Katariina Kosola
Finnish association football player
Saara Katariina Kosola (Finnish: ['sɑːrɑ 'kɑtɑriːnɑ 'kosolɑ] born 24 February 2001) is a Finnish professional footballer who plays as a wing-back for Toppserien club Vålerenga and the Finland national team. She is seen as one of the rising stars of the Finland national team.
Early career
Born in Hämeenlinna, Kosola started football with local club Hämeenlinnan Jalkapalloseura. She also played briefly for youth teams of Ilves, Hämeenlinnan Härmä, and Helsinki-based HFA Märsky. She made her senior debut with Härmä in 2018, playing in third-tier Naisten Kakkonen and scoring nine goals in six appearances.
Club career
For the 2020 Kansallinen Liiga season, Kosola joined reigning champions HJK Helsinki. On 21 August 2020, it was announced that Kosola would continue with the club. During her time at HJK, she scored 9 goals in 41 games, and became one of the best wingers in the league.
In 2022, Kosola was announced by Damallsvenskan club Umeå IK.
In 2023, Kosola was announced at KIF Örebro, signing for the 2023 season.
On 29 August 2023, Kosola was announced at BK Häcken, signing a three year deal with the club for an undisclosed fee.
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