SJK is the Seinäjoki club known formally as Seinäjoen Jalkapallokerho, carrying black, gold and white into Finnish football. Based in South Ostrobothnia, it has built a distinctive regional identity around ambition, close community ties and a modern matchday setting at OmaSp Stadion. The club’s profile combines local roots with an outward-looking recruitment and development culture, while SJK Akatemia connects the senior environment with a broader pathway for emerging players. This page brings together the club’s identity, personnel, movements and competitive record.
SJK Upcoming matches by league
Veikkausliiga
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- Relegation Group - 25
SJKNo H2HMariehamn
OmaSP Stadion -
- Relegation Group - 26
SJKNo H2HLahti
OmaSP Stadion
SJK Last matches by league
Veikkausliiga
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- Relegation Group - 24
FF Jaro1 - 1SJK
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- Relegation Group - 23
Turku PS0 - 0SJK
Suomen Cup
Friendlies Clubs
League Cup
UEFA Europa Conference League
SJK Team Roster
The recorded SJK squad contains 31 players. Midfield is the largest unit, with 12 players, followed by nine defenders and seven attackers; three goalkeepers complete the positional balance. The attacking group includes J. Streng, K. Paananen and Kelwin, while the defensive list features Facundo Costantini, Kelvin Pires and O. Väistö. A. Boström, E. Mastokangas, Murilo and Muhammed Suso are among the midfield options, with R. Paunio, J. Viitala and S. F. James providing the goalkeeping group. Shirt numbers range from 1 to 60, although some are shared in the recorded listing. The roster therefore offers clear coverage across all four positions.
position Goalkeeper
position Defender
Facundo Costantini
Gabriel Oksanen
Oskari Väistö
Salim Giabo Yussif
Murilo Henrique de Araujo Santos
E. Terribaya
Jaakko Onni Moisio
Karlson Mukum Nwanege
Ekerette Anthony Udom
position Midfielder
Kelvin Spencer Pires
Aapo Boström
Aniis Machaal
Eetu Mömmö
Vertti Hänninen
Armaan Wilson
Prosper Padera
João Vitor Araújo da Silva
Amidou Traore
position Attacker
Kelwin Souza do Nascimento
Jeremiah Streng
Alkhaly Momo Cissé
Elias Mastokangas
Leon Vesterbacka
Apostolos Vellios
Danila Bulgakov
E. Onuoha
A. Cisse
Last SJK Coachs
The latest recorded coaching appointment is Stevie Grieve, a Scottish coach who began on 1 May 2024. The available timeline does not establish whether he remains in post. The sequence also lists Toni Lehtinen from January to May 2024, Joaquín Gómez from January 2022 to December 2023, Jani Honkavaara from January 2020 to March 2022, and Brian Page from August to December 2019. This chronology shows changes in the senior coaching post without inferring a holder beyond the dated record.
Stevie Grieve
History
| Coach | Coach country | Coach since | Coach until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stevie Grieve | Scotland | 1 May 2024 | |
| Toni-Pekka Lehtinen | Finland | 1 January 2024 | 1 May 2024 |
| 1 April 2022 | 1 October 2023 | ||
| Jani Honkavaara | Finland | 1 January 2020 | 1 March 2022 |
| Brian Page | England | 1 August 2019 | 1 December 2019 |
| Aleksey Eremenko | Russia | 1 May 2018 | 1 August 2019 |
| Tommi Kautonen | Finland | 1 January 2018 | 1 May 2018 |
| Brian Page | England | 1 September 2017 | 1 December 2017 |
| José Manuel Roca Cases | Spain | 1 June 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
| 1 March 2017 | |||
| Simo Johannes Valakari | Finland | 1 September 2012 | 1 February 2017 |
| Tomi Kärkkäinen | Finland | 1 January 2010 | 1 December 2010 |
SJK Transfers
The recorded arrivals list includes Facundo Costantini from AEL on a transfer and K. Nwanege from Hellas Verona on loan. Free-agent additions include A. Vellios from Niki Volos, Murilo from Rio Branco ES, V. Hänninen from Gnistan, Kelwin from Fluminense and Araújo from Santos. A. Vargas is listed as returning from a loan at Manisa F.K., while other entries show transfers or free-agent moves from clubs in several countries. This arrivals record is partial rather than a complete total, and no fee is recorded for these movements.
Latest player transfers from
| Player | Team from | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| E. Udom |
Xerez Deportivo
|
- | 27 August 2026 |
| E. Udom |
Xerez Deportivo
|
- | 27 August 2026 |
| A. Traore |
Damac
|
Transfer | 23 August 2026 |
| A. Traore |
Damac
|
Transfer | 22 August 2026 |
| M. Cissé |
VfB Stuttgart
|
Transfer | 5 August 2026 |
| A. Vellios |
Niki Volos
|
Free agent | 1 August 2026 |
| Facundo Costantini |
AEL
|
Transfer | 1 August 2026 |
| K. Nwanege |
Hellas Verona
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Loan | 30 July 2026 |
| Murilo |
Rio Branco ES
|
Free agent | 23 July 2026 |
| Murilo |
Rio Branco ES
|
Free agent | 22 July 2026 |
ASPAC
|
Transfer | 8 July 2026 | |
| V. Hänninen |
Gnistan
|
Free agent | 1 July 2026 |
| Kelwin |
Fluminense
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Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| A. Vargas |
Manisa F.K.
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
Guédiawaye
|
Free agent | 30 March 2026 |
The recorded departures include M. Arsalo to AC Oulu, S. Yakubu to Karviná, S. Chukwudi to Ried and O. Tessilimi to Dukla Praha on transfers. Free-agent exits include K. Reitmaier to Fortuna Sittard, K. Appiah Nyarko to Helsingborg, A. Obileye to Gnistan and H. Riihimäki to KuPS. Ussumane Djaló returned to Mafra after a loan, while A. Vargas moved to Manisa F.K. On loan. This dated departures list is partial rather than a complete total, and no fee is recorded.
Latest player transfers to
| Player | Team to | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| K. Paananen |
Kalmar FF
|
Loan | 25 August 2026 |
| Muhammed Suso |
Pardubice
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Return from loan | 24 August 2026 |
SalPa
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Free agent | 10 August 2026 | |
| K. Reitmaier |
Fortuna Sittard
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Free agent | 6 August 2026 |
| Rangel |
Kooteepee
|
Free agent | 2 August 2026 |
| Rangel |
Kooteepee
|
Free agent | 1 August 2026 |
| Ussumane Djaló |
Mafra
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Return from loan | 30 July 2026 |
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SalPa
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Free agent | 30 July 2026 | |
| M. Arsalo |
AC Oulu
|
Transfer | 26 July 2026 |
| S. Yakubu |
Karviná
|
Transfer | 22 July 2026 |
| S. Yakubu |
Karviná
|
Transfer | 22 July 2026 |
| S. Yakubu |
Karviná
|
Transfer | 21 July 2026 |
SJK Akatemia
|
- | 16 July 2026 | |
| O. Tessilimi |
Dukla Praha
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| S. Chukwudi |
Ried
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
Transfers Synthesis
SJK’s recorded movement pattern combines several forms of squad change rather than one dominant mechanism. The arrivals include transfers, free-agent moves, loans and a return from loan, with activity involving Finnish clubs and overseas teams such as AEL, Hellas Verona, Fluminense and Santos. The departures show a similarly mixed picture: transfers and free-agent exits sit alongside a loan and a return to a parent club. Some names appear at different points in both incoming and outgoing records, illustrating that movement can change over the season. The dated lists are partial and therefore describe selected activity, not the club’s complete business for the period. With no amounts recorded, the evidence supports a description of movement types, destinations and timing but not a financial comparison. Overall, the entries portray a changing SJK personnel group connected to domestic, European and wider international pathways.
Leagues SJK has participated in
SJK’s recent recorded competition portfolio through 2025 includes Veikkausliiga, Suomen Cup, League Cup, Friendlies Clubs and the UEFA Europa Conference League. These entries span 2012 to 2025 for Suomen Cup, 2014 to 2025 for Veikkausliiga, 2022 to 2025 for League Cup and the Conference League, and 2020 to 2025 for club friendlies. Historical participation also covers the UEFA Europa League from 2015 to 2017, the UEFA Champions League in 2016 and Ykkönen from 2012 to 2013. The 2025 endpoint makes the first group recent in the recorded history, while the latter competitions are historical.
More about SJK
SJK, formally Seinäjoen Jalkapallokerho, is a Finnish football club from Seinäjoki in South Ostrobothnia. The club profile does not establish a founding year. Its identity is strongly regional, linking the senior side to South Ostrobothnia’s football culture and reputation for ambition, grit and self-reliance. Black, gold and white define the club’s traditional visual language, giving SJK a clear presence in Finnish football.
The club plays at OmaSp Stadion, a modern, football-specific venue designed around a close matchday atmosphere. Covered stands and an artificial surface suit the Nordic climate while keeping the ground focused on football. The stadium represents SJK’s modern infrastructure and its ambition to operate at a high professional level.
SJK’s recorded competitive history shows a sustained place in Finland’s top division, with Veikkausliiga participation from 2014 through 2025. Domestic cup involvement stretches back to Suomen Cup entries from 2012, while the League Cup and UEFA Europa Conference League appear in the more recent record. Earlier European participation includes the UEFA Europa League and a Champions League entry, and the club has also been recorded in Ykkönen during its earlier competitive pathway.
The wider SJK ecosystem includes SJK Akatemia, which provides a structured connection between development football and the senior environment. That pathway supports a blend of local prospects and international personnel, a profile reflected in the club’s recorded squad. SJK is privately owned and professionally managed, with private backing directed toward facilities and long-term stability. Together, regional character, modern infrastructure, academy links and international reach form SJK’s durable place in Finnish football.
Last matches statistics for SJK
| match | shots | Poss. | Pass % | Fouls | Cards | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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VPS
1 - 0
SJK
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3 / 5 |
|
0% | 8 | 3 | 1 |
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SJK
0 - 2
KuPS
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
FF Jaro
2 - 1
SJK
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
SJK
3 - 0
HJK helsinki
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
SJK
2 - 2
Gnistan
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Mariehamn
2 - 0
SJK
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
SJK
1 - 2
Lahti
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
AC Oulu
0 - 0
SJK
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Turku PS
0 - 0
SJK
|
1 / 9 |
|
0% | 23 | 4 | 2 |
|
FF Jaro
1 - 1
SJK
|
3 / 11 |
|
0% | 10 | 3 | 2 |
Detailed statistics SJK
Xtra rating history
Last rating points (most recent matches).
shots SJK
Warnings SJK
Passes SJK
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Latest start lineups SJK (XI)
FF Jaro vs SJK
Veikkausliiga 2026 - 1638082
Turku PS vs SJK
Veikkausliiga 2026 - 1638079
Mariehamn vs SJK
Veikkausliiga 2026 - 1495760
SJK vs Gnistan
Veikkausliiga 2026 - 1495751
SJK vs KuPS
Veikkausliiga 2026 - 1495735
Lahti vs SJK
Veikkausliiga 2026 - 1495701
2021
1st shirt
2021
2nd shirt