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Jukka Raitala

Gnistan
Gnistan•Defender•
FinlandFinland
6.4
Season Score
37
Sep 15, 1988
181 cm
Height
22
Shirt Number
Card stats based on
2025

Performance Overview

Season Performance 24/25
All Competitions
27Matches
0Goals
1Assists
1Goal Contributions
39Mins/game
6.40Avg Rating
Career Statistics

Career

Career Progress

Career Progress

Appearances per Season

Appearance Distribution

81
Full match
13
Substituted off
12
From Bench

Rival Clubs(112)

Player stats against each opponent club

TeamMPWDLGA
KuPSKuPS70340000
SJKSJK61140000
Inter TurkuInter Turku60240030
VitesseVitesse51310010
MoldeMolde52120000
FC UtrechtFC Utrecht51040000
OuluOulu53110000
HakaHaka53020010
AZAZ42110000
FC TwenteFC Twente41120000
PSVPSV42110000
HJKHJK41120020
MariehamnMariehamn43100000
PEC ZwollePEC Zwolle42200010
ADO Den HaagADO Den Haag40220010
IlvesIlves40130010
Real BetisReal Betis31020000
NEC NijmegenNEC Nijmegen31110010
AjaxAjax30210000
NAC BredaNAC Breda32100000
1–20 of 112

Rival National Teams(24)

Player stats against each opponent national team

TeamMPWDLGA
BelarusBelarus32100000
GreeceGreece21010000
ItalyItaly20020000
WalesWales20200000
BelgiumBelgium20110000
LiechtensteinLiechtenstein21100000
SwedenSweden10010000
NorwayNorway10010000
DenmarkDenmark11000000
KazakhstanKazakhstan11000000
UkraineUkraine10010000
IcelandIceland10010000
ArmeniaArmenia11000000
AustriaAustria10100000
Republic of IrelandRepublic of Ireland11000000
GermanyGermany10010000
NetherlandsNetherlands10010000
EstoniaEstonia10010000
PolandPoland10010000
RussiaRussia10010000
1–20 of 24
Transfers

Transfers

Transfer Value History

Transfer History

HJK
HJK
Gnistan
Gnistan
Jan 1, 2024Free Transfer
Minnesota United
Minnesota United
HJK
HJK
Jan 1, 2022Free Transfer
CF Montréal
CF Montréal
Minnesota United
Minnesota United
Jan 28, 2021Transfer
Los Angeles FC
Los Angeles FC
CF Montréal
CF Montréal
Dec 13, 2017Transfer
Columbus Crew
Columbus Crew
Los Angeles FC
Los Angeles FC
Dec 12, 2017Transfer
Sogndal
Sogndal
Columbus Crew
Columbus Crew
Jan 1, 2017Free Transfer
Aalborg BK
Aalborg BK
Sogndal
Sogndal
Feb 12, 2016Free Transfer
TSG Hoffenheim
TSG Hoffenheim
SC Heerenveen
SC Heerenveen
Jul 1, 2012Transfer€800K
Osasuna
Osasuna
TSG Hoffenheim
TSG Hoffenheim
Jun 30, 2012End of loan
TSG Hoffenheim
TSG Hoffenheim
Osasuna
Osasuna
Jul 29, 2011Loan€100K
Paderborn
Paderborn
TSG Hoffenheim
TSG Hoffenheim
Jun 30, 2011End of loan
TSG Hoffenheim
TSG Hoffenheim
Paderborn
Paderborn
Aug 31, 2010Loan
HJK
HJK
TSG Hoffenheim
TSG Hoffenheim
Jul 1, 2010Transfer€250K
TSG Hoffenheim
TSG Hoffenheim
HJK
HJK
Jun 30, 2010End of loan
HJK
HJK
TSG Hoffenheim
TSG Hoffenheim
Aug 31, 2009Loan€150K
Trophies

Trophies & Awards

2 titles won

Championships

Veikkausliiga
Veikkausliiga
2x Winner(2023, 2022)
2x

About Jukka Raitala

Jukka Raitala plays as a defender for Gnistan. Throughout his career, Jukka Raitala has scored 1 goals and provided 5 assists in 250 appearances across 9 clubs. Jukka Raitala has made 27 appearances in the Veikkausliiga 2025, earning an average rating of 6.4. Jukka Raitala brings experience and reliability to the backline with 250 professional appearances under his belt. Among the clubs he has represented — Gnistan, HJK, Minnesota United, Columbus Crew — Jukka Raitala was most prolific at SC Heerenveen, where he scored 1 goals in 33 appearances. Throughout his career, Jukka Raitala has won 3 trophies, including Veikkausliiga, demonstrating his ability to perform at the highest competitive level. Jukka Raitala stands 181 cm tall, weighs 76 kg.

Full Career Record — Jukka Raitala

Jukka Raitala's professional career spans from 2009 to 2025, a period of roughly 16 seasons over which he has amassed 250 appearances spread across 9 clubs. With 1 goals and 5 assists recorded across that span, his record reflects a sustained contribution at the highest level.

His most productive season in attacking terms came in 24/25 with Gnistan, when he registered 0 goals and 1 assists in 27 matches, playing 1053 minutes. That campaign stands out as one of the high points of his output.

In his most recent recorded season (24/25) at Gnistan, Jukka Raitala played 27 matches, scoring 0 goals and providing 1 assists, with an average match rating of 6.40.

Among the notable milestones of his career, Jukka Raitala has passed the 200-appearance milestone and has lifted 3 trophies.

Club-by-club totals

ClubPeriodAppsGoalsAssistsMinutesYCRCRating
HJK2009/2010 - 2023/202453012790——7.18
Gnistan2023/2024 - now46012415——6.40
SC Heerenveen2012/2013 - 2014/201533112149———
Columbus Crew2016/201729011937———
Paderborn2010/201129002556———
Osasuna2011/201228001304———
Vestsjaelland2014/201515001337———
Minnesota United2020/2021 - 2021/2022900543——6.40
Aalborg BK2015/20165010———
Finland (national team)2012 - 2022300255———
Total2471515031

Season-by-season statistics

SeasonClubAppsGoalsAssistsMinutesYCRCRating
24/25Gnistan270—1053406.40
23/24Gnistan190—136220—
23/24HJK60—54010—
22/23HJK190—1620317.18
21/22HJK60—45010—
20/21Minnesota United90—543006.40
19/20Finland (national team)30—25500—
16/17Columbus Crew290—193740—
15/16Aalborg BK50—010—
14/15Vestsjaelland150—133730—
14/15SC Heerenveen61—21000—
12/13SC Heerenveen250—175940—
11/12Osasuna280—130420—
10/11Paderborn290—255650—
08/09HJK200—020—

Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Jukka Raitala play?
Jukka Raitala plays as a Defender for Gnistan in the Veikkausliiga.
What team does Jukka Raitala play for?
Jukka Raitala currently plays for Gnistan in the Veikkausliiga.
How old is Jukka Raitala?
Jukka Raitala is 37 years old, born on September 15, 1988. At 37, he has already won 3 trophies in his professional career.
How tall is Jukka Raitala?
Jukka Raitala is 181 cm tall. He weighs 76 kg.
How many trophies has Jukka Raitala won?
Jukka Raitala has won 3 trophies throughout his career, demonstrating his quality at the highest competitive level. He currently plays for Gnistan.