Ilves is a Finnish football institution from Tampere, identified with the lynx, yellow and green, and the close urban setting of Tammela Stadium. Its professional football operation sits within the broader Tampereen Ilves sports organisation, linking elite competition with local sporting culture. The page brings together the club’s current identity, squad context, coaching chronology, movement record and competition footprint. European appearances and a long Veikkausliiga presence give Ilves a clear place in Finland’s modern football landscape.
Ilves Upcoming matches by league
Veikkausliiga
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- Relegation Group - 25
Turku PSNo H2HIlves
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- Relegation Group - 26
MariehamnNo H2HIlves
Ilves Last matches by league
Veikkausliiga
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- Relegation Group - 24
Ilves3 - 1Lahti
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- Relegation Group - 23
Ilves2 - 0FF Jaro
UEFA Europa Conference League
Suomen Cup
Friendlies Clubs
League Cup
UEFA Europa League
Ilves Team Roster
Ilves list 32 players: five attackers, 11 defenders, 13 midfielders and three goalkeepers. The group spans selected names such as R. Riski, T. Hytönen, T. Miettunen, S. Väisänen, J. Veteli, J. Kilo and Yacouba Sacko. Goalkeeping options are F. Krkalić, O. Virtanen and R. Leislahti, while the defensive unit includes Y. Raap, O. Pettersson and Goudouss Bamba. Midfield depth features L. Ala-Myllymäki, M. Stjopin, O. Multala and S. Baranov. The listed shirt numbers run from 1 to 74, with several higher squad numbers alongside lower numbers.
position Goalkeeper
Faris Krkalić
Rasmus Leislahti
position Defender
Matias Rale
Oliver Pettersson
Sauli Aapo Kasperi Väisänen
Kalle Wallius
Tatu Miettunen
Goudouss Bamba
Ville Kumpu
Sebastian Suvanne
F. Kouakou
Roope Aho
Miska Laaksonen
Jere Riissanen
position Midfielder
Yiandro Jesus Ricardo Raap Macedo
Maksim Stjopin
Anton Popovitch
Lauri Elias Ala-Myllymäki
Oskari Multala
Jesse Mikael Kilo
Y. Sacko
Otto Tiitinen
R. Halonen
R. Tuomi
position Attacker
Teemu Hytönen
H. Coulibaly
Stanislav Baranov
Elias Tamminen
S. Syrjanen
Last Ilves Coachs
Joonas Rantanen is Ilves’ recorded current coach, having begun the role on January 1, 2024. The coaching timeline also records Joni Lehtonen across spells from January 2022 to February 2023 and from August to December 2023. Toni Kallio’s tenure ran from August 2021 to August 2023, while Jarkko Wiss is recorded from January 2016 to August 2021. The sequence reflects a Finnish coaching continuum across the club’s recent recorded period.
Joonas Rantanen
History
| Coach | Coach country | Coach since | Coach until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joonas Rantanen | Finland | 1 January 2024 | |
| Joni Lehtonen | Finland | 1 August 2023 | 1 December 2023 |
| Joni Lehtonen | Finland | 1 January 2022 | 1 February 2023 |
| Toni Kari Mikael Kallio | Finland | 1 August 2021 | 1 August 2023 |
| Jarkko Juhani Wiss | Finland | 1 January 2016 | 1 August 2021 |
| Keith Armstrong | England | 1 January 2015 | 7 October 2015 |
Ilves Transfers
The listed arrivals include R. Tuomi and R. Leislahti as free agents, Y. Raap and Goudouss Bamba as transfers, and N. Veinbergs returning from a loan at EIF. Earlier entries include O. Pettersson as a free agent, J. Kanga as a transfer and several loan returns from Finnish clubs. J. Kilo appears in two closely dated entries connected with Hamburger SV and its second team, while V. Bakić and J. Viitala also have repeated arrival records. This is not a complete seasonal total, so the summary describes documented movement patterns rather than every addition.
Latest player transfers from
| Player | Team from | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| N. Veinbergs |
EIF
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| R. Tuomi |
Inter Turku
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Free agent | 11 May 2026 |
| R. Leislahti |
VPS
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Free agent | 7 April 2026 |
| Y. Raap |
Jong PSV U21
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Transfer | 25 March 2026 |
San-Pédro
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Transfer | 25 January 2026 | |
| R. Tuomi |
Inter Turku
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Free agent | 1 January 2026 |
| O. Pettersson |
Gnistan
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Free agent | 31 December 2025 |
| David |
Lahti
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Return from loan | 30 December 2025 |
| N. Hasa |
Lahti
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Return from loan | 30 December 2025 |
| A. Tulehmo |
Kooteepee
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Return from loan | 30 December 2025 |
| D. Bulgakov |
Haka
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Return from loan | 30 December 2025 |
| J. Riissanen |
FC jazz
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Return from loan | 30 December 2025 |
| F. Aspegren |
Kooteepee
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Return from loan | 30 December 2025 |
| M. Kivikko |
Mariehamn
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Return from loan | 30 December 2025 |
| V. Bakić |
Tomori Berat
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Free Transfer | 8 August 2025 |
The listed departures include D. Amoo to P-Iirot as a free agent, N. Veinbergs to Turku PS on loan, and transfers for M. Söderbäck to Kalmar FF and O. Jukkola to Kairat Almaty. The list also contains free-agent moves involving V. Bakić, David, T. Sovelius and others, plus a loan for Daniel Armstrong. K. Manninen, N. Hasa and R. Väisänen appear with no stated transfer type. This is a partial movement view, not a complete departures total.
Latest player transfers to
| Player | Team to | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| O. Tiitinen |
Charlton
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Loan | 31 August 2026 |
| J. Kanga |
Motherwell
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Transfer | 27 August 2026 |
| O. Virtanen |
Gnistan
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Loan | 23 August 2026 |
| J. Veteli |
HJK Helsinki
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- | 23 August 2026 |
| R. Riski |
AC Oulu
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Loan | 22 August 2026 |
P-Iirot
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Free agent | 21 July 2026 | |
| F. Aspegren |
DPMM FC Brunei
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- | 21 July 2026 |
| O. Paavola |
Haka
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Loan | 20 July 2026 |
| O. Paavola |
Haka
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Loan | 20 July 2026 |
| N. Veinbergs |
Turku PS
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Loan | 30 June 2026 |
TPV
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- | 31 May 2026 | |
| N. Hasa |
Tampere United
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- | 22 April 2026 |
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P-Iirot
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Free agent | 27 February 2026 | |
| M. Söderbäck |
Kalmar FF
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Transfer | 12 February 2026 |
| O. Jukkola |
Kairat Almaty
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Transfer | 10 February 2026 |
Transfers Synthesis
Taken together, the recorded movement pattern shows several different forms of squad change rather than one uniform route. Arrivals include free-agent additions, permanent transfers and players returning from loans, with the recent list featuring R. Tuomi, R. Leislahti, Y. Raap and Goudouss Bamba. Departures combine permanent transfers, free-agent exits, loans and entries whose type is not stated. The same name can appear in more than one movement context: N. Veinbergs is listed as returning from EIF before a subsequent loan to Turku PS, while V. Bakić has repeated arrival and departure entries. J. Viitala and J. Kilo likewise have duplicate closely dated arrival records. These overlaps show why the activity should be treated as a dated record of documented moves, not a complete net-change calculation. No fee figures are recorded, so the available evidence supports a description of movement categories and timing, but not financial comparisons or a definitive seasonal balance.
Leagues Ilves has participated in
Ilves have recorded participation in the Veikkausliiga from 2015 through 2025, making Finland’s top division the central league competition in the available history. Cup records cover the Suomen Cup from 2012 to 2025, the League Cup from 2022 to 2025 and club friendlies from 2020 to 2025. European records include the UEFA Europa League from 2018 to 2025 and the UEFA Europa Conference League from 2024 to 2025. Earlier league entries place the club in Ykkönen in 2013 and 2014 and Kakkonen – Lohko B in 2012. The recent competition records run through 2025, while the earlier league entries are historical.
More about Ilves
Ilves is the football identity of Tampereen Ilves, a Finnish sports institution rooted in Tampere and the Pirkanmaa region. The name means lynx in Finnish, and the animal is central to the club’s badge and visual language. Yellow and green are the defining colours, giving the football side a distinctive presence in Finnish sport. Professional football is represented by Ilves Edustus Oy within a broader club structure. Its governance combines professional management with a member-led sporting foundation and local club identity. Tammela Stadium is Ilves’s primary home in the Tammela district of Tampere. Its compact urban setting and intimate English-style atmosphere connect matchday football closely with the surrounding community. That relationship with place is important to the club’s culture. Ilves is not only a first-team name, but part of a wider sporting ecosystem with a recognizable local symbol, established colours and a strong city identity. On the field, the recorded competition history places Ilves in the Veikkausliiga from 2015 through 2025, alongside regular Finnish cup participation. The club also has recorded UEFA Europa League and UEFA Europa Conference League appearances, providing a continental dimension to its domestic role. Earlier records include seasons in Ykkönen and Kakkonen – Lohko B, tracing a pathway through Finland’s league system. The competition history also includes League Cup and club-friendly participation. Ilves’s football identity has been shaped by continuity, local development and a blend of domestic and international personnel. The club’s football model is associated with youth development and a development-first outlook, while the senior squad combines Finnish representation with targeted additions from abroad. Coaching records show a succession led by Finnish coaches, with Joonas Rantanen the current recorded coach. Together, the venue, lynx symbolism, yellow-and-green tradition and national and European competition history define Ilves as a distinctive Tampere institution within Finnish football.
Last matches statistics for Ilves
| match | shots | Poss. | Pass % | Fouls | Cards | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Ilves
1 - 0
Stjarnan
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
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AC Oulu
1 - 0
Ilves
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0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
HNK Rijeka
1 - 0
Ilves
|
1 / 0 |
|
0% | 10 | 3 | |
|
Ilves
2 - 0
Mariehamn
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0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Ilves
1 - 1
HNK Rijeka
|
4 / 0 |
|
0% | 12 | - | |
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Gnistan
3 - 2
Ilves
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Ilves
0 - 1
VPS
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Ilves
1 - 2
HJK helsinki
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0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Ilves
2 - 0
FF Jaro
|
6 / 16 |
|
0% | 11 | - | 2 |
|
Ilves
3 - 1
Lahti
|
5 / 12 |
|
0% | 8 | 1 | 1 |
Detailed statistics Ilves
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Latest start lineups Ilves (XI)
Ilves vs Lahti
Veikkausliiga 2026 - 1638081
Ilves vs FF Jaro
Veikkausliiga 2026 - 1638077
Ilves vs HNK Rijeka
UEFA Europa Conference League 2026 - 1607613
HNK Rijeka vs Ilves
UEFA Europa Conference League 2026 - 1607596
Ilves vs Stjarnan
UEFA Europa Conference League 2026 - 1593506
Stjarnan vs Ilves
UEFA Europa Conference League 2026 - 1593492
2021
1st shirt
2021
2nd shirt