JäPS is Järvenpää’s blue-and-white football club, founded in 1947 and rooted in Finland’s Uusimaa region. The town’s close connection to sport, culture and community life gives the organisation a distinctive setting, while its representative side carries that identity into the national game. A long-standing local presence, a broad club structure and a recognisable home tradition make JäPS an enduring part of Finnish football and reflect its member-led character in Järvenpää.
JäPS Upcoming matches by league
Ykkösliiga
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- Group Stage
JäPS
EIF
-
- Group Stage
Klubi-04
JäPS
Bolt Arena -
- Group Stage
JäPSNo H2HJIPPO
-
- Group Stage
MPNo H2HJäPS
Mikkelin Urheilupuisto
JäPS Last matches by league
Ykkösliiga
Suomen Cup
Friendlies Clubs
Ykköscup
JäPS Team Roster
JäPS has a recorded senior squad of 26 players. The group includes seven attackers, eight defenders, nine midfielders and two goalkeepers, giving the roster a broad spread across the main positional units. The attacking group features A. Ristola, C. Katashira, H. Hahl and Salomon Maliki, while the defensive line includes H. Ölander, J. Nikki and R. Selander. Midfield options include E. Pallas, O. Jama, R. Heidari and V. Ahola. B. Mustafa and T. Valtonen are the listed goalkeepers, with squad numbers ranging from 2 to 77.
position Goalkeeper
Topi Kalle Tapio Valtonen
Besart Mustafa
position Defender
N. Manner
Peetu Haikonen
Jesse Nikki
Taavi Arminen
Aleksi Sainio
Riku Selander
Henrik Ölander
J. Salo
position Midfielder
Omar Hassan Jama
Reza Heidari
Ville Ahola
Emil Pallas
Veka Ketonen
H. Kuosa
G. Taskos
J. Moisanen
position Attacker
Aleksi Ristola
O. Dahlfors
J. Virtanen
Charles Katashira
H. Hahl
Impton Söderlund
Last JäPS Coachs
Teemu Kankkunen is the recorded current coach after taking charge on 1 July 2024. He followed Erol Ates, whose tenure ran from December 2023 to July 2024, and Jyrki Ahola, who led the team from January to December 2023. Earlier entries place Oskari Partonen in charge from 2018 to 2022 and Jukka Korhonen from 2015 to 2017. The timeline records a predominantly Finnish coaching succession, with Ates providing the international exception.
Teemu Kankkunen
History
| Coach | Coach country | Coach since | Coach until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teemu Kankkunen | Finland | 1 July 2024 | |
| Erol Ates | Türkiye | 1 December 2023 | 1 July 2024 |
| Jyrki Ahola | Finland | 1 January 2023 | 1 December 2023 |
| Oskari Partonen | Finland | 1 January 2018 | 1 December 2022 |
| 1 April 2016 | 1 October 2016 |
JäPS Transfers
Recent arrivals recorded include C. Katashira from PK-35, R. Selander from Haka and free-agent additions such as N. Voutilainen, O. Dahlfors and E. Ingman. V. Ketonen and Salomon Maliki also joined from FC Jazz and Kiffen respectively. E. Pallas and J. Mabinda are listed as transfers from PK-35 and Gnistan, while several February 2025 entries show free transfers from Dinamo Tirana, Haka, Gnistan and PKKU. These are selected entries from a recent movement record, not a complete list of arrivals.
Latest player transfers from
| Player | Team from | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. Katashira |
PK-35
|
- | 27 March 2026 |
| C. Katashira |
PK-35
|
- | 27 March 2026 |
| R. Selander |
Haka
|
Free agent | 22 March 2026 |
| R. Selander |
Haka
|
Free agent | 22 March 2026 |
| R. Selander |
Haka
|
Free agent | 21 March 2026 |
| N. Voutilainen |
PKKU
|
Free agent | 15 February 2026 |
| O. Dahlfors |
Turku PS
|
Free agent | 7 February 2026 |
| E. Ingman |
HJK Helsinki
|
Free agent | 11 January 2026 |
| V. Ketonen |
FC jazz
|
Free agent | 31 December 2025 |
| Salomon Maliki |
Kiffen
|
Loan | 31 December 2025 |
| V. Ketonen |
FC jazz
|
Free agent | 31 December 2025 |
| O. Dahlfors |
Turku PS
|
Free agent | 30 December 2025 |
| M. Ahadi |
Bashkimi Kumanovo
|
Free agent | 21 August 2025 |
| E. Pallas |
PK-35
|
Transfer | 18 July 2025 |
| J. Mabinda |
Gnistan
|
Transfer | 1 April 2025 |
Recent departures recorded include N. Voutilainen’s loan move to MyPa, while J. Tapani moved to PK-35 and J. Holopainen and D. Hvidberg moved to VJS as free agents. A. Alatalo left for HPS, E. Ingman for SJK and J. Sivunen for PKKU, all recorded as free-agent moves. Later 2025 entries include departures to Abu Muslim, Bashkimi Kumanovo, VJS, FC Jazz, Turku PS, SalPa, EPS, Honka, Lahti and PKKU. This is a recent, non-exhaustive view rather than a complete departure history.
Latest player transfers to
| Player | Team to | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| K. Isaksson |
KäPa
|
Free agent | 23 August 2026 |
| Salomon Maliki |
Kiffen
|
Return from loan | 9 August 2026 |
HIFK Helsinki
|
Loan | 7 August 2026 | |
| N. Voutilainen |
MyPa
|
Loan | 20 July 2026 |
| J. Tapani |
PK-35
|
Free agent | 30 March 2026 |
| J. Tapani |
PK-35
|
Free agent | 30 March 2026 |
| J. Holopainen |
VJS
|
Free agent | 10 March 2026 |
| J. Holopainen |
VJS
|
Free agent | 10 March 2026 |
| D. Hvidberg |
VJS
|
Free agent | 8 March 2026 |
HPS
|
Free agent | 28 February 2026 | |
|
HPS
|
Free agent | 27 February 2026 | |
| E. Ingman |
SJK
|
Free agent | 5 February 2026 |
| J. Sivunen |
PKKU
|
Free agent | 31 January 2026 |
| H. Khayat |
HIFK Helsinki
|
Free agent | 31 December 2025 |
|
HIFK Helsinki
|
Free agent | 31 December 2025 |
Transfers Synthesis
Taken together, the recorded movement shows an active exchange with Finland’s domestic club network and a smaller international strand. Arrivals include free agents from PK-35, Haka, PKKU, Turku PS, HJK Helsinki, FC Jazz, Kiffen and Gnistan, alongside entries described simply as transfers from PK-35 and Gnistan. Departures are dominated by free-agent moves to Finnish sides, while the clearest temporary transaction is N. Voutilainen’s loan to MyPa. Several names occur on both sides of the recent record: N. Voutilainen arrived from PKKU before the loan, E. Ingman arrived from HJK Helsinki before moving to SJK, and V. Ketonen appears as both an arrival and a departure involving FC Jazz. Repeated entries for some players and clubs mean the published movement should be understood as dated activity, not a complete seasonal balance. No recorded fee is attached to the listed transactions.
Leagues JäPS has participated in
JäPS has recorded participation across Finland’s league pathway and domestic cup calendar. The most recently active entries run through 2025 for Ykkösliiga, Suomen Cup, Ykköscup and club friendlies. Ykkönen is recorded for 2022 and 2023, making it a historical competition in this chronology. Earlier records cover Kakkonen Group A from 2013 to 2021, Kakkonen Cup from 2020 to 2021, Kakkonen Group B in 2015 and Kakkonen Group C in 2012. The competition history therefore spans league tiers, national cups and preparation matches, with no 2026 participation recorded here.
More about JäPS
JäPS, the short name for Järvenpään Palloseura, is a Finnish football club founded in 1947 and based in Järvenpää, in the Uusimaa region north of Helsinki. The town’s lakeside setting and strong associations with Finnish art and the composer Jean Sibelius provide a distinctive local backdrop, while the club’s blue-and-white palette connects the team to its municipal and community identity. The club’s principal home setting is Järvenpään keskuskenttä, or Järvenpää Central Sports Field. Located in the town centre, the ground has developed with modern grandstand additions and remains closely tied to local matchday life. JäPS operates as a community-based registered association, prioritising civic participation, youth development and investment in local facilities. Its community model includes partial ownership of indoor training facilities in Järvenpää, placing infrastructure and participation alongside the senior team. On the football pyramid, JäPS has established a place in Finland’s national league pathway. The most recent competition record includes Ykkösliiga, alongside the Suomen Cup, Ykköscup and club friendlies through 2025. Earlier participation includes Ykkönen and several Kakkonen regional groups, reflecting movement through the country’s tiered structure. The club also has a historical continental connection through participation in the UEFA Regions’ Cup, associated with domestic cup progress. JäPS’s identity extends beyond the senior representative side. The club is a substantial grassroots and multi-tier member organisation, with junior and senior football connected within the same local framework. That structure supports a culture of domestic player development and coaching continuity, while the recorded squad also includes selected international links. Its relationship with the Football Association of Finland and regular presence in national competitions place JäPS within the wider Finnish football ecosystem. The club remains rooted in Järvenpää’s community sporting life, with its history, venue and development model forming the durable core of its profile.
Last matches statistics for JäPS
| match | shots | Poss. | Pass % | Fouls | Cards | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Kooteepee
4 - 1
JäPS
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
EIF
0 - 1
JäPS
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
JäPS
2 - 0
Klubi-04
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
JIPPO
1 - 0
JäPS
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
JäPS
1 - 0
MP
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
JäPS
1 - 2
Haka
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
PK-35
3 - 0
JäPS
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
JäPS
0 - 0
KäPa
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
SJK Akatemia
2 - 3
JäPS
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Kooteepee
3 - 0
JäPS
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
Detailed statistics JäPS
Xtra rating history
Last rating points (most recent matches).