Teemu Pukki
Minnesota United

Teemu Pukki

Teemu Pukki of Minnesota United was born in Kotka, Finland on 29 March 1990 (age 34)

Teemu Pukki, born on 29 March 1990 in Finland, is a seasoned footballer who currently weaves his skills on the pitch for Minnesota United. A man of stature, Pukki stands at 5ft 10in (1.8m) and weighs around 12st 8lb (80kg). His kit is adorned with the number 22. In addition to his club affiliations, he has also graced the pitch representing his homeland, Finland.

Pukki's professional career kicked off in January 2006 when he joined Finnish Kakkonen side KooTeePee as a trainee. His first season, in 2006, saw him play four first team league matches. By the following season, his appearances increased to 23, and he added three goals to his profile.

In August 2008, he spread his wings beyond Finland's borders, transferring to Sevilla of LaLiga in Spain. The move saw a hefty sum of around £1.4 million change hands. However, his 2008 - 2009 season at Sevilla was marked by just a single first team appearance in league matches.

By August 2010, Pukki was back in Finland, transferred to HJK of the Veikkausliiga for a fee that still remains undisclosed. His spell at HJK was relatively productive, with 17 first team appearances and 11 goals in the 2011 season alone.

In August 2011, he transferred from HJK to Schalke 04 of 2. Bundesliga in Germany with his value holding steady at around £1.4 million. His tenure with Schalke 04 yielded a total of 37 first team appearances and eight goals from 2011 - 2014.

However, it was his tenure at Celtic in Scotland from 2013 – 2015 that commanded more attention. Pukki completed a switch to Celtic in August 2013 for a fee soaring up to around £3 million. In his debut season, he made 25 first team appearances and scored seven goals in league matches. The following season, however, was not as productive, and he was limited to just a solitary first team appearance.

In September 2014, Pukki was loaned to Danish Superliga side Brondby. The loan spell was a fruitful one, with Pukki featuring in 27 first team appearances and scoring nine goals in his first season. This was followed by a permanent transfer to Brondby in July 2015 for a fee of around £600,000. Across four seasons, Pukki played well over a hundred games and scored 44 goals.

Pukki made another significant move in July 2018, transferring to Norwich City in the English Championship. His spell at Norwich City was marked by impressive scoring exploits, predominantly in the 2018 - 2019 season where he completed 43 first team appearances and scored a staggering 29 goals. His consistent performances continued till the 2022 - 2023 season.

In July 2023, he journeyed across the Atlantic to join Minnesota United in the USA. He made a striking start by netting ten goals in the first 14 first team appearances during the 2023 season. He continues to play for Minnesota United in the current 2024 season, having made 21 appearances and scored four goals so far.

His performance in the MLS 2024 for Minnesota United has been commendable. He's managed to slot in four goals in what accounts for 11 starts and ten appearances as a substitute.

This player profile is regularly updated with the help of AI. Last updated 17 October 2024. Send feedback

Teemu Pukki stats

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Striker
Primary Position
Forward
Position
Teemu Pukki
ST
1.8m (5ft 10in)
Height
22
Squad Number
80kg (12st 8lb)
Weight
29 March 1990 (age 34)
Date of Birth
Kotka
Birthplace
Finland 🇫🇮
Country of Birth
Minnesota United
Team
Finland 🇫🇮
National Team

Season stats

Team
Minnesota United
Minnesota United
MLS 2024
Games
21
Starting
11
Substitute
10
Unused
13
Utilisation
62%
Goals
4
Yellows
-
Reds
-

Career stats

Team
Minnesota United
Minnesota United
Season 2024
Country
USA 🇺🇸
Games
21
Goals
4
Team
Minnesota United
Minnesota United
Season 2023
Country
USA 🇺🇸
Games
14
Goals
10
Team
Norwich City
Norwich City
Season 2022 - 2023
Country
England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Games
41
Goals
10
Team
Norwich City
Norwich City
Season 2021 - 2022
Country
England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Games
37
Goals
11
Team
Norwich City
Norwich City
Season 2020 - 2021
Country
England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Games
41
Goals
26
Team
Norwich City
Norwich City
Season 2019 - 2020
Country
England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Games
36
Goals
11
Team
Norwich City
Norwich City
Season 2018 - 2019
Country
England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Games
43
Goals
29
Team
Brondby
Brondby
Season 2017 - 2018
Country
Denmark 🇩🇰
Games
26
Goals
11
Team
Brondby
Brondby
Season 2016 - 2017
Country
Denmark 🇩🇰
Games
25
Goals
15
Team
Brondby
Brondby
Season 2015 - 2016
Country
Denmark 🇩🇰
Games
33
Goals
9
Team
Brondby
Brondby
Season 2014 - 2015
Country
Denmark 🇩🇰
Games
27
Goals
9
Team
Celtic
Celtic
Season 2014 - 2015
Country
Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games
1
Goals
-
Team
Celtic
Celtic
Season 2013 - 2014
Country
Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games
25
Goals
7
Team
Schalke 04
Schalke 04
Season 2013 - 2014
Country
Germany 🇩🇪
Games
1
Goals
-
Team
Schalke 04
Schalke 04
Season 2012 - 2013
Country
Germany 🇩🇪
Games
17
Goals
3
Team
Schalke 04
Schalke 04
Season 2011 - 2012
Country
Germany 🇩🇪
Games
19
Goals
5
Team
HJK
HJK
Season 2011
Country
Finland 🇫🇮
Games
17
Goals
11
Team
HJK
HJK
Season 2010
Country
Finland 🇫🇮
Games
7
Goals
2
Team
Sevilla
Sevilla
Season 2008 - 2009
Country
Spain 🇪🇸
Games
1
Goals
-
Team
Sevilla Atlético
Sevilla Atlético
Season 2008 - 2009
Country
Spain 🇪🇸
Games
17
Goals
3
Team
KooTeePee
Season 2007
Country
Finland 🇫🇮
Games
23
Goals
3
Team
KooTeePee
Season 2006
Country
Finland 🇫🇮
Games
4
Goals
-

Transfers

Team
Minnesota United
Minnesota United
5 July 2023
From
Norwich City
Norwich City
Type
Free Transfer
Team
Norwich City
Norwich City
1 July 2018
From
Brondby
Brondby
Type
Free Transfer
Team
Brondby
Brondby
1 July 2015
From
Celtic
Celtic
Type
Fee (£600k)
Team
Brondby
Brondby
1 September 2014
From
Celtic
Celtic
Type
Loan
Team
Celtic
Celtic
31 August 2013
From
Schalke 04
Schalke 04
Type
Fee (£3m)
Team
Schalke 04
Schalke 04
31 August 2011
From
HJK
HJK
Type
Fee (£1.4m)
Team
HJK
HJK
28 August 2010
From
Sevilla
Sevilla
Type
Undisclosed
Team
Sevilla
Sevilla
31 August 2008
From
KooTeePee
Type
Fee (£1.4m)
Team
KooTeePee
1 January 2006
Type
Trainee

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