Turku PS is a historic football club from Turku, Finland, founded in 1922 and widely known as TPS or Tepsi. The black-and-white colours connect the club with Veritas Stadion and the Kupittaa district, while the Turun Derby against FC Inter Turku gives its identity a strong local edge. A long domestic tradition, a respected youth pathway and links across Finnish football place TPS among the defining sporting institutions of southwestern Finland.
Turku PS Upcoming matches by league
Veikkausliiga
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- Relegation Group - 25
Turku PSNo H2HIlves
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- Relegation Group - 26
Turku PSNo H2HFF Jaro
Turku PS Last matches by league
Veikkausliiga
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- Relegation Group - 24
Mariehamn1 - 0Turku PS
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- Relegation Group - 23
Turku PS0 - 0SJK
Suomen Cup
Friendlies Clubs
League Cup
Turku PS Team Roster
Turku PS have a 25-player recorded squad. The group is evenly built around nine defenders and nine midfielders, supported by five attackers and two goalkeepers. K. Visser and L. Ivanovic are listed among the attacking options, alongside R. Harjanne, N. Veinbergs and S. Anini. The defensive group features Eetu Turkki, M. Hrádecký and O. Haggstrom, while midfield includes A. Coulibaly, M. Könkkölä, E. Vauhkonen and T. Zaal. E. Henriksson and H. Asula are the listed goalkeepers.
position Goalkeeper
position Defender
Oscar Häggström
Eetu Turkki
Matej Hrádecký
Charlemagne Azongnitode
Atte Sihvonen
Miika Kauppila
Nikolas Talo
Abdoulie Tamba
Tobias Karkulowski
position Midfielder
Pau Juvanteny Costa
Marius Könkkölä
Elmer Vauhkonen
Timo Zaal
Lasse Ikonen
T. Vakiparta
Samuel Anini Junior
position Attacker
Rasmus Harjanne
Luke Ivanovic
Albijon Muzaci
N. Veinbergs
Kian Visser
Last Turku PS Coachs
Ivan Piñol, a Spanish coach born in 1982, has led Turku PS since 1 January 2025 and remains the current coach. He is the latest appointment in the club’s coaching timeline. Miika Nuutinen held the role from November 2023 to December 2024, following Marko Rajamäki’s spell from September to December 2022. Jonatan Johansson was in charge from July 2020 to September 2022, while Joonas Laurikainen is also recorded for July 2020.
Ivan Piñol Zoroa
History
| Coach | Coach country | Coach since | Coach until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Piñol Zoroa | Spain | 1 January 2025 | |
| Miika Nuutinen | Finland | 1 November 2023 | 1 December 2024 |
| Marko Rajamäki | Sweden | 1 September 2022 | 1 December 2022 |
| Jonatan Lillebror Johansson | Sweden | 1 July 2020 | 1 September 2022 |
| Tommi Petteri Pikkarainen | Finland | 1 January 2019 | 1 July 2020 |
| Mika Laurikainen | Finland | 17 February 2014 | 31 December 2018 |
| Marko Rajamäki | Sweden | 1 January 2010 | 1 February 2014 |
Turku PS Transfers
The recorded arrivals show a mixed recruitment and return pattern rather than a single type of move. K. Visser, M. Hrádecký, E. Henriksson, T. Zaal, L. Ivanovic, C. Azongnitode, S. Anini and P. Juvanteny joined as free agents, while N. Veinbergs and T. Tsirigotis arrived on loan. N. Rajamaki and R. Harjanne returned from loans in June. Earlier entries include E. Vauhkonen, A. Coulibaly and M. Könkkölä through free-agent, free-transfer or loan arrangements. The list is a recent recorded sample and is not a complete movement total.
Latest player transfers from
| Player | Team from | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abdoulie Tamba |
IFK Norrkoping
|
Loan | 19 August 2026 |
| D. Lauri |
KäPa
|
Return from loan | 18 August 2026 |
| D. Lauri |
KäPa
|
Return from loan | 18 August 2026 |
| K. Visser |
Cambuur
|
Free agent | 2 July 2026 |
| N. Veinbergs |
Ilves
|
Loan | 30 June 2026 |
| N. Rajamäki |
EPS
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| N. Rajamaki |
EPS
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| R. Harjanne |
EPS
|
Return from loan | 28 June 2026 |
| R. Harjanne |
EPS
|
Return from loan | 28 June 2026 |
| N. Harju |
EPS
|
Return from loan | 29 April 2026 |
| T. Tsirigotis |
Gornik Zabrze
|
Loan | 23 March 2026 |
| M. Hrádecký |
Skalica
|
Free agent | 5 March 2026 |
| E. Henriksson |
HJK Helsinki
|
Free agent | 7 February 2026 |
| T. Zaal |
Feyenoord
|
Free agent | 5 February 2026 |
| L. Ivanovic |
Monterey Bay
|
Free agent | 4 February 2026 |
Departures include T. Tsirigotis returning to Gornik Zabrze after a loan and several temporary moves to Finnish clubs. D. Lauri went to KäPa on loan, N. Rajamaki to P-Iirot and EPS on loan entries, while N. Harju, R. Harjanne and J. Aitos also moved temporarily to EPS or ÅIFK. Transfer or free-agent departures in the wider period include O. Dahlfors, K. Hassel, E. Kawakita and A. Chishima. T. Pippola, R. Pakkanen and Mehdi Hetemaj are listed as transfers, while other entries record loan returns. This is a recent recorded sample, not a complete departures total.
Latest player transfers to
| Player | Team to | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| N. Harju |
PIF
|
Loan | 24 August 2026 |
| A. Coulibaly |
Lincoln Red Imps FC
|
Free agent | 15 August 2026 |
| A. Coulibaly |
Lincoln
|
Free agent | 15 August 2026 |
| A. Sairinen |
SJK Akatemia
|
Free agent | 13 August 2026 |
| T. Tsirigotis |
Gornik Zabrze
|
Return from loan | 1 August 2026 |
| T. Tsirigotis |
Gornik Zabrze
|
Return from loan | 30 July 2026 |
| D. Lauri |
KäPa
|
Loan | 20 July 2026 |
| D. Lauri |
KäPa
|
Loan | 20 July 2026 |
| N. Rajamäki |
P-Iirot
|
Loan | 30 June 2026 |
| N. Rajamaki |
P-Iirot
|
Loan | 30 June 2026 |
| N. Harju |
EPS
|
Loan | 15 April 2026 |
| N. Rajamäki |
EPS
|
Loan | 9 April 2026 |
| R. Harjanne |
EPS
|
Loan | 9 April 2026 |
| R. Harjanne |
EPS
|
Loan | 9 April 2026 |
| N. Rajamaki |
EPS
|
Loan | 9 April 2026 |
Transfers Synthesis
Turku PS’s recent movement profile combines short-term movement with player circulation between the club and Finnish sides. The arrivals include free agents, loans and several returns from loan, with the 2026 activity spanning clubs such as Cambuur, Ilves, HJK Helsinki, Feyenoord and AC Oulu. The departures show the reverse mechanics as well: loan placements, a return to Gornik Zabrze and a number of free-agent or transfer exits. Repeated names across the two lists underline that movement can change during a season, as players return, go out temporarily or appear again in the movement history. The available lists are limited recent samples, so they indicate the character of the recorded activity without establishing a complete balance of arrivals and departures. No transfer fees are recorded, preventing a meaningful financial comparison.
Leagues Turku PS has participated in
The recorded competition footprint spans Finland’s top flight and second-tier structures, with Veikkausliiga listed through 2025 and Ykkösliiga recorded from 2024 through 2025. Ykkönen appears for 2015–2023 and is therefore historical in this profile. Cup participation includes Suomen Cup from 2012 through 2025 and Ykköscup from 2022 through 2025. Club friendlies are also recorded from 2020 through 2025. These entries show a broad domestic programme across league and cup football, while the latest available competition year is 2025 rather than 2026.
More about Turku PS
Turun Palloseura, commonly known as Turku PS or TPS, was founded in 1922 in Turku, Finland. The club is one of the established institutions of Finnish football, with a history that includes multiple national championships and domestic cup honours. Its long domestic presence has been accompanied by appearances in European qualification and landmark UEFA Cup encounters, giving TPS a profile that reaches beyond southwestern Finland.
The club’s football identity is strongly associated with black and white. Traditional vertical stripes have earned the side the supporters’ nickname “The Boys in Black and White,” while the interlocking TPS initials on the crest express the club’s connection with Turku. Supporters also use “Tepsi,” a compact name that reflects the club’s local character.
Veritas Stadion, in the historic Kupittaa district, is the team’s principal football setting and a central part of the city’s sporting landscape. The stadium sits within the same municipal football landscape as local rival FC Inter Turku, whose presence gives the Turun Derby its distinctive edge. That rivalry is more than a fixture on the calendar: it places TPS within a clearly defined regional football culture.
Turun Palloseura is rooted in a community-based sporting tradition through Turun Palloseura ry, with corporate and private backing also connected to the wider multisport organisation. Its football model is associated with youth development, homegrown talent and tactical continuity, while the senior side has historically combined Finnish players with selected Nordic and international recruits. This balance links the club’s heritage to its modern competitive identity.
TPS therefore represents both a historic name and a living football ecosystem in Turku. Its academy pathway, city rivalry, traditional colours and enduring domestic reputation provide the framework around which the senior team continues to operate.
Last matches statistics for Turku PS
| match | shots | Poss. | Pass % | Fouls | Cards | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Turku PS
3 - 0
AC Oulu
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Turku PS
1 - 3
Ilves
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
HJK helsinki
1 - 0
Turku PS
|
2 / 4 |
|
0% | 8 | - | 4 |
|
Turku PS
3 - 0
Mariehamn
|
4 / 10 |
|
0% | 10 | 1 | 0 |
|
KuPS
1 - 1
Turku PS
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
VPS
1 - 3
Turku PS
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Turku PS
0 - 0
Inter Turku
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Gnistan
1 - 1
Turku PS
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Turku PS
0 - 0
SJK
|
2 / 10 |
|
0% | 13 | 2 | 1 |
|
Mariehamn
1 - 0
Turku PS
|
4 / 21 |
|
0% | 9 | 2 | 3 |
Detailed statistics Turku PS
Xtra rating history
Last rating points (most recent matches).