Top 5 Players of the Week
#1
Sami Saari
Lahti
Orchestrated Lahti's attacking dominance against TPS, scoring and setting up a teammate in a 4-0 rout that showcased his ability to link play and finish with composure in the final third
🔍 A centre-forward comfortable dropping deep to combine and equally lethal in the box — his movement intelligence and consistent output make him a prime candidate for Ykkönen clubs seeking a focal point in attack
8.6/10
⚽ 1 goal
🎯 1 assist
ST
#2
Tuomas Mäkinen
EIF Ekenäs
Struck twice against Haka U20 to single-handedly turn a tricky away fixture into a 2-1 win, demonstrating clinical finishing under pressure in a tight contest at a hostile venue
🔍 A natural goalscorer with predatory instincts inside the penalty area — his ability to deliver decisive away goals in close matches suggests strong mental resilience and readiness for a step up in competition level
#3
Antti Hämäläinen
EIF Ekenäs
Provided width and directness on the left flank in the away win at Haka, combining a well-taken goal with a selfless assist for Mäkinen that demonstrated his dual threat as both scorer and creator
🔍 A left-sided attacker with end product from both feet who thrives in transition — his partnership with Mäkinen could become one of the most potent strike partnerships at Kakkonen level if sustained through the season
8.4/10
⚽ 1 goal
🎯 1 assist
LW
#4
Eetu Koskinen
Haka U20
Posted the highest individual rating of the entire matchweek despite ending up on the losing side at home to EIF, delivering a tireless performance that included a key assist and consistent one-v-one success down the left channel
🔍 The standout performer from Haka's academy pipeline this season — his technical quality, willingness to take on defenders, and composure on the ball in advanced areas mark him as the most exciting development prospect in this week's fixtures
#5
Pekka Lehtinen
GBK Kokkola
Rose to the occasion in the Kokkola derby by netting both goals for GBK in a fiercely contested 2-1 victory, timing his runs from the left flank to arrive in scoring positions against a compact KPV defensive setup
🔍 A local derby performer with a knack for cutting inside to finish — his movement off the ball to find space between full-back and centre-back is a repeatable trait that warrants monitoring over the coming weeks