Ilmari Niskanen (born 27 October 1997) is a Finnish professional footballer who plays as a left winger for League One 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.
International career
Niskanen represented Finland at under-17, under-19 and under-21 youth levels, before making his senior international debut in 2020.
Career statistics
Club
International
Finland score listed first, score column indicates score after each Niskanen goal