Jukka Raitala
Full name: Jukka Raitala
Current team: Gnistan
Playing position: Defender
Nationality: Finland
Date of birth: 15 September, 1988 (37 years)
Place of birth: Kerava, Finland
Weight: 167.6 lb
Height: 5 ft 11 in
Preferred foot: Both
Market value: €48k
Current team: Gnistan
Playing position: Defender
Nationality: Finland
Date of birth: 15 September, 1988 (37 years)
Place of birth: Kerava, Finland
Weight: 167.6 lb
Height: 5 ft 11 in
Preferred foot: Both
Market value: €48k
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Trophies
Transfers
Injuries
Where to Watch Jukka Raitala
TV and streaming coverage by competition
Jukka Raitala plays as a defender for Gnistan and represents Finland internationally. The competitions and their broadcast coverage in the United States are listed below.
TelevisaUnivision
TelevisaUnivision, Turner, Fanatiz, CONMEBOL TV
Statistics
Jukka Raitala Statistics
Domestic Leagues
| Season | Team | Competition | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Gnistan | Veikkausliiga | 607 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |||
| 2024 | Gnistan | Veikkausliiga | 26 | 0 | 6 | 0 | ||||||
| 2023 | HJK | Veikkausliiga | 20 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||
| 2022 | HJK | Veikkausliiga | 23 | 0 | 4 | 0 | ||||||
| 2021 | Minnesota United | Major League Soccer | 542 | 29 | 18 | 11 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2020 | CF Montreal | Major League Soccer | 1398 | 17 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 0 | ||||
| 2020 | CF Montreal | Major League Soccer | 1398 | 17 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 0 | ||||
| 2019 | CF Montreal | Major League Soccer | 1993 | 25 | 22 | 3 | 2 | 0 | ||||
| 2018 | CF Montreal | Major League Soccer | 2308 | 28 | 25 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | |||
| 2017 | Columbus Crew | Major League Soccer | 1967 | 29 | 20 | 9 | 4 | 0 | ||||
| 2016 | Sogndal | Tippeligaen | 28 | 1 | 2 | 0 | ||||||
| 2015/16 | Aalborg | Super Liga | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||
| 2014/15 | Slagelse | Super Liga | 15 | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||||||
| 2014/15 | Heerenveen | Eredivisie | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2013/14 | Heerenveen | Eredivisie | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||
| 2012/13 | Heerenveen | Eredivisie | 20 | 0 | 4 | 0 | ||||||
| 2011/12 | Osasuna | Primera Division | 17 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||||||
| 2010/11 | Paderborn | Bundesliga 2 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||||||
| 2009/10 | Hoffenheim | Bundesliga | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Domestic Cups
| Season | Team | Competition | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Gnistan | Suomen Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2025 | Gnistan | Liiga Cup | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2024 | Gnistan | Liiga Cup | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2023 | HJK | Liiga Cup | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2022 | HJK | Suomen Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2022 | HJK | Liiga Cup | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2019 | CF Montreal | Canadian Championship | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2018 | CF Montreal | Canadian Championship | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2014/15 | Slagelse | DBU Pokalen | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2014/15 | Heerenveen | KNVB Beker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||
| 2011/12 | Osasuna | Copa del Rey | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
International Cups
| Season | Team | Competition | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | HJK | UEFA Conference League | 247 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2023/24 | HJK | UEFA Europa League | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2023/24 | HJK | UEFA Champions League | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||
| 2022/23 | HJK | UEFA Europa League | 450 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 1 | ||||
| 2022/23 | HJK | UEFA Champions League | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2020 | CF Montreal | CONCACAF Champions Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2012/13 | Heerenveen | UEFA Europa League | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
National Team
| Season | Team | Competition | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Finland | FIFA World Cup | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | ||||||
| 2021 | Finland | Friendly | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2020/21 | Finland | UEFA Nations League | 98 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2020 | Finland | UEFA Euro | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2020 | Finland | UEFA Euro Qualifying | 843 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||||
| 2018/19 | Finland | UEFA Nations League | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2018 | Finland | Friendly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2018 | Finland | FIFA World Cup | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2017 | Finland | Friendly | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2016 | Finland | Friendly | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2016 | Finland | UEFA Euro Qualifying | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2015 | Finland | Friendly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2014 | Finland | Baltic Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2014 | Finland | Friendly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2014 | Finland | FIFA World Cup | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2013 | Finland | Friendly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2012 | Finland | Friendly | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2012 | Finland | UEFA Euro Qualifying | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||
| 2011 | Finland | Friendly | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2009 | Finland U21 | UEFA Euro U-21 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Trophies
Jukka Raitala Trophies
| Competition | Position | Titles | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finland - Suomen Cup | Winner | 1 | 2008, |
| Denmark - DBU Pokalen | 2nd Place | 1 | 2014/2015, |
| Canada - Canadian Championship | Winner | 1 | 2019, |
| Finland - Veikkausliiga | Winner | 2 | 2023, 2022, |
| Finland - League Cup | Winner | 1 | 2023, |
| Europe - Baltic Cup | 2nd Place | 1 | 2012, |
Transfers
Jukka Raitala Transfers
| Date | From | To | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01.01.2024 | HJK | Gnistan | Free agent |
| 01.01.2022 | Minnesota United | HJK | Free agent |
| 28.01.2021 | CF Montreal | Minnesota United | Transfer |
| 12.12.2017 | Columbus Crew | CF Montreal | Transfer |
| 23.12.2016 | Sogndal | Columbus Crew | Free agent |
| 12.02.2016 | Aalborg | Sogndal | Free agent |
| 17.07.2015 | Slagelse | Aalborg | Free agent |
| 07.02.2015 | Heerenveen | Slagelse | Free agent |
| 01.07.2012 | Hoffenheim | Heerenveen | Transfer |
| 30.06.2012 | Osasuna | Hoffenheim | Return from loan |
| 29.07.2011 | Hoffenheim | Osasuna | Loan |
| 30.06.2011 | Paderborn | Hoffenheim | Return from loan |
| 31.08.2010 | Hoffenheim | Paderborn | Loan |
| 01.07.2010 | HJK | Hoffenheim | Transfer |
| 30.06.2010 | Hoffenheim | HJK | Return from loan |
| 31.08.2009 | HJK | Hoffenheim | Loan |
| 01.07.2007 | Klubi 04 | HJK | Transfer |
Sidelined
Jukka Raitala Injuries
| Type | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Broken Finger | 05.03.2014 | 19.03.2014 |
| Ankle/Foot Injury | 26.07.2013 | 15.08.2013 |
