Miika Nuutinen2026Miika Nuutinen2026
Jarkko Wiss2025Jarkko Wiss2025
Jani Honkavaara2024Jani Honkavaara2024Jani Honkavaara2023
Pasi Tuutti2023Pasi Tuutti2023
Simo Valakari2022Simo Valakari2022Simo Valakari2021Simo Valakari2021
Arne Erlandsen2020Arne Erlandsen2020Jani Honkavaara2019Jani Honkavaara2019Jani Honkavaara2018Jani Honkavaara2018Jani Honkavaara2017Jani Honkavaara2017KuPS is a professional football club based in Kuopio, Finland. Currently competing in Veikkausliiga, they play their home matches at the iconic Väre Areena. The team has built a formidable reputation both domestically and in continental competitions. Follow KuPS on FotLive for real-time scores, team stats, and transfer news.
During the current campaign, Jaime Moreno has emerged as the standout performer for KuPS, delivering consistently excellent displays that have earned him a team-high 7.64 rating. He is flanked in influence by Bob Nii Armah and Petteri Pennanen, who have also impressed with seasonal ratings of 7.46 and 7.44 respectively.
Providing the cutting edge in attack, Petteri Pennanen has been the primary source of goals for KuPS, leading the team's scoring charts with 12 goals so far this season, supported by key playmaker Otto Ruoppi who registered 3 assists.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Inter Turku | 14 | 7 | 6 | 1 | +9 | 27 |
| 2 | KuPS | 14 | 7 | 6 | 1 | +8 | 27 |
| 3 | AC Oulu | 13 | 8 | 1 | 4 | +5 | 25 |
| 4 | HJK | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | +12 | 22 |
| 5 | VPS | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | +6 | 20 |
| 6 | IF Gnistan | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | +2 | 18 |
| 7 | TPS | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | +1 | 16 |
| 8 | Ilves | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 15 |
| 9 | FC Lahti | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 12 |
| 10 | SJK | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -6 | 10 |
| 11 | FF Jaro | 13 | 1 | 5 | 7 | -17 | 8 |
| 12 | IFK Mariehamn | 12 | 0 | 4 | 8 | -17 | 4 |
The active squad for KuPS consists of the following player roster classified by positions:
Goalkeepers: Hemmo Riihimäki (Finland), Johannes Kreidl (Austria)
Defenders: Akseli Puukko (Finland), Arttu Lötjönen (Finland), Bob Nii Armah (Ghana), Brahima Magassa (France), Clinton Antwi (Ghana), Kalle Ward (Sweden), Kasim Adams (Ghana), Niilo Mattila (Finland), Pa Konaté (Guinea), Rasmus Tikkanen (Finland)
Midfielders: Aaro Toivonen (Finland), Antti Hynynen, Atte Hoivala, Calvin Kabuye (Uganda), Daniel Huttunen (Finland), Dickson Nwakaeme, Eemil Tanninen (Finland), Gustav Engvall (Sweden), Ilja Venäläinen, Jaakko Oksanen, Jerry Voutilainen (Finland), Johannes Kytilä, Joni Kivijärvi (Finland), Joslyn Luyeye-Lutumba (Finland), Juho Nykänen, Kasperi Silen (Finland), Lauri Sahimaa (Finland), Markus Joenmäki, Miika Nuutinen (Finland), Miikka Ilo, Miilo Pitkänen (Finland), Niilo Kujasalo (Finland), Ohi Anthony Omoijuanfo, Otto Ruoppi (Finland), Raphael Udah
Forwards: Arttu Heinonen (Finland), Jaime Moreno (Nicaragua), Petteri Pennanen (Finland)
The recent squad updates for KuPS feature new arrivals like Calvin Kabuye (from Mjällby), Calvin Kabuye (from Mjällby) and Otto Ruoppi (from Mainz). Leaving the club are players including Mohamed Toure (to Viktoria Plzen), Mohamed Toure (to Viktoria Plzen), Otto Ruoppi (to Mainz), Samuli Miettinen (to NK Istra 1961) and Ibrahim Cissé (to AIK) and 2 more.
Miika Nuutinen is the current head coach of KuPS. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 42% win rate across 19 matches, averaging 1.58 points per game. Previously, Jarkko Wiss managed the club for 2 seasons, recording 23 wins from 37 matches (a 62% win rate).
KuPS hosts their home matches at the historic Väre Areena located in Kuopio. The stadium has a total seating capacity of 37,994 spectators, generating a vibrant home atmosphere during matchdays.
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