Ilmari Niskanen

Ilmari Niskanen (born 27 October 1997) is a Finnish professional footballer who plays as a left winger for club Exeter City and the Finland national team.

Club career
Born in Kiuruvesi, Niskanen spent his youth years with PK-37 in Iisalmi, before starting his professional career in 2013 in Kuopio with KuPS.

In September 2020, Niskanen signed for German club FC Ingolstadt for a transfer fee of €350,000.

In August 2021, Niskanen had a transfer to Scottish club Dundee United, which was initially delayed due to work permit issues, before eventually completing on 20 August 2021. The transfer fee was reported to be €350,000.

On 15 August 2023, Niskanen signed for League One club Exeter City for an undisclosed fee. On 29 April 2024, Niskanen was named the Exeter City Community Champion in the club's end of season awards. On 15 May 2024, his deal was extended until June 2026.

International career
Niskanen represented Finland at under-17, under-19 and under-21 youth levels, before making his senior international debut in 2020.

International

 * Finland score listed first, score column indicates score after each Niskanen goal

Individual

 * Veikkausliiga Player of the Month: August 2019, July 2020
 * Exeter City: ECCT PFA Community Champion