Club career
Born in Kiuruvesi, Niskanen spent his youth years with PK-37 in Iisalmi, before starting his professional career in 2013 in a nearby town Kuopio with Kuopion Palloseura (KuPS). [6] In the 2019 Veikkausliiga season, Niskanen helped the club to win its first Finnish championship title in 43 years. [7] He was also named the Veikkausliiga Player of the Month in August 2019 [8] and in July 2020. [3]
In September 2020, Niskanen signed for German club FC Ingolstadt for a transfer fee of €350,000. [9] [10]
In August 2021, Niskanen had a transfer to Scottish Premiership club Dundee United, which was initially delayed due to work permit issues, [11] before eventually completing on 20 August 2021. [12] The transfer fee was reported to be €350,000. [13]
On 15 August 2023, Niskanen signed for League One club Exeter City for an undisclosed fee. [14] On 29 April 2024, Niskanen was named the Exeter City Community Champion in the club's end of season awards. [15] On 15 May 2024, his deal was extended until June 2026. [16] He was named the Exeter City Player of the Month in October 2024. [17] At the end of the 2024–25 season, Niskanen received an award from Exeter City's supporters for his extensive interaction in the fan-zone area throughout the season. [18]
International career
Niskanen represented Finland at under-17, under-19 and under-21 youth levels, [19] before making his senior international debut in 2020. [20]
On 10 September 2024, in a 2024–25 UEFA Nations League B away match against England, Niskanen was humiliated by the national team head coach Markku Kanerva, by substituting him in for the second half to a wrong position for his expertise. Later Finland conceded goals directly due to Niskanen's errors and eventually lost the game 2–0. [21] [22] [23]
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