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Joni Kauko (born 12 July 1990), is a Finnish professional football midfielder who plays for Danish Superliga club Randers FC, and represents Finland national team. Kauko was born in Turku, Finland where he played for the local youth teams before starting his senior career in Inter Turku at age 17 in 2008.
Kauko made his international debut for Finland in January 2012, at the age of 21.
Club career
Inter Turku
A product of local Inter Turku's youth system, Kauko signed his professional contract on 27 November 2007 at the age of 17. He made his Veikkausliiga debut six months later on 26 June 2008 against IFK Mariehamn. During his first season with the Turku-based club, he made only eight appearances, but helped his team to win the Finnish championship. He scored his first senior goal for Inter on 3 May 2009 against MYPA.
FC Lahti
After representing Inter for five seasons, his contract was not renewed after the 2012 season and he signed with FC Lahti for one season.
FSV Frankfurt
However, only six months after signing with Lahti, it was announced that Kauko had signed a two-year contract with an option to a third, with German 2. Bundesliga side FSV Frankfurt.
FC Energie Cottbus
Upon expiry of his contract with FSV Frankfurt Kauko signed a two-year contract with German 3. Liga side FC Energie Cottbus.
Randers
In July 2016 Kauko signed a two year contract with Danish Randers FC.
International career
Kauko was a regular member for the Finland's U21 during 2009–2012, making in total of 23 appearances and scoring three goals. He has also served as a captain for the Finland U-21 team.
He made his senior debut on 22 January 2012, in a friendly against Trinidad and Tobago. During Finland´s qualification campaign for the UEFA Euro 2016 he was a member of the team in 8 matches but remained as an unused substitute.
Career statistics
Club
| Club | Season | Division | League | Domestic Cups | Europe | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |||
| Sinimustat | ||||||||||
| 2008 | Kakkonen | 16 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 7 | |
| Sinimustat Total | 16 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 7 | ||
| Inter Turku | ||||||||||
| 2008 | Veikkausliiga | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | |
| 2009 | Veikkausliiga | 19 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 21 | 3 | |
| 2010 | Veikkausliiga | 16 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 25 | 0 | |
| 2011 | Veikkausliiga | 31 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 4 | |
| 2012 | Veikkausliiga | 24 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 32 | 5 | |
| Inter Turku Total | 98 | 10 | 19 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 123 | 12 | ||
| FC Lahti | ||||||||||
| 2013 | Veikkausliiga | 9 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | |
| FC Lahti Total | 9 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | ||
| FSV Frankfurt | ||||||||||
| 2013–14 | 2. Bundesliga | 27 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 0 | |
| 2014–15 | 2. Bundesliga | 21 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 3 | |
| FSV Frankfurt Total | 48 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 3 | ||
| Cottbus | ||||||||||
| 2015–16 | 3. Liga | 34 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 4 | |
| Cottbus Total | 34 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 4 | ||
| Randers | ||||||||||
| 2016-17 | Superliga | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 1 | |
| Randers Total | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 1 | ||
| Career Total | 220 | 25 | 31 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 257 | 27 | ||
International
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finland | |||
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 | |
| Total | 9 | 0 | |
Honours
- Finnish League Cup: 2008
- Veikkausliiga: 2008
- Finnish Cup: 2009
- Finnish League Cup: 2013