Fullback Neela Antikainen is Åland United’s latest signing!

Antikainen, who joins from FC Honka, has signed a two-year contract with Åland United. The 20-year-old, who has also represented Finland in the U18 and U19 national teams, becomes player number XX in the squad for the 2025 season.

"I feel very excited and grateful for this new and different chapter in my life. I’m ready to give my all to grow personally and achieve our goals as a team. Thank you to my teammates, the coaching staff, and all our fans at FC Honka for the past year. Let’s go!" says Neela

Head Coach Daniel Norrmén shares her excitement:

"With Neela, we’re bringing in a young and talented player who already has several years of league experience. She’s a hardworking fullback with excellent offensive qualities and great passing skills, which will fit perfectly with the way we want to play our football."

We’re looking forward to seeing Neela in Åland United’s colors and warmly welcome her to the team!

Photo 1: Juhani Järvenpää, Photo 2: Kalevi Hämäläinen, Photo 3: Ivan Badanin