In Conversation with Finland international Ilmari Niskanen

Blog: show notes and links https://finnishfootballshow.com/2024/07/25/in-conversation-with-ilmari-niskanen/

IN THIS EPISODE...

In this episode, Keke logs in for a one-on-one chat with Ilmari Niskanen a Finland international player who has been a regular in Markku Kanerva’s squads since 2020 and a Veikkausliiga champion back in 2019, with KuPS Kuopio.

"Immi" talks Keke through his career that started at PK-37 before flourishing at KuPS Kuopio. A challenging move to Germany conicided with his call-up to the Finland national team. Then a spell at Dundee United in Scotland, which started well but ended in relegation, bofre Immi moved to Exeter City in the EFL League 1.

00:00:00 Intro
00:01:16 Exeter City: Ilmari’s reflections on the 2023-24 season
00:10:22 Back to the start of Immi’s career
00:15:41 Ilmari signs for KuPS Kuopio in the Veikkausliiga
00:23:14 His 1st international transfer to FC Inglostadt
00:27:41 Finland national team debut & first international goal
00:32:12 Dundee Utd: Experiencing the Dundee derby, relegation pain & Immi’s relationship with Tangerines fans
00:52:49 Settling in at Exeter City & committing his future to the Grecians
01:01:35 Being a proud Huuhkaja. Playing in various positions. Excitement at the upcoming Nations League.

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