Arttu Hoskonen

Arttu Hermani Hoskonen (born 16 April 1997) is a Finnish professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for the Finland national team.

Career Born in Kaarina, Hoskonen started playing football in the youth sector of local club Kaarinan Pojat (KaaPo), and joined Inter Turku when aged 13.

Inter Turku He started his professional career in 2016 with Inter Turku first team, and ultimately spent six seasons with the club in Finnish top-tier Veikkausliiga.

HJK Helsinki On 8 November 2021, Hoskonen signed a two-year contract with reigning champions HJK Helsinki, starting in 2022. He suffered an injury in the early 2022, but after recovering, he made 21 appearances in the league, scoring three goals. During his lone season with HJK, he also made 13 appearances in the club's 2022–23 European campaign, representing HJK in the UEFA Europa League group stage in all six matches. He debuted in Ekstraklasa on 17 February 2023, in a win against Stal Mielec. In the next game on 25 February 2023, Hoskonen scored his first goal in the league, in a 2–1 home loss against Piast Gliwice.

Stockport County On 21 July 2025, Hoskonen signed for EFL League One club Stockport County, becoming the fourth Finnish player to play for the club, after Shefki Kuqi, Jarkko Wiss and Petri Helin. He missed the entire 2025–26 season through injury. He left the club by mutual consent on 31 August 2026, having made one cup appearance for the club.

International career Hoskonen made his international debut with Finland senior national team on 17 November 2022, in a friendly match against North Macedonia. He scored his first goal for the national team on 13 October 2024, in a UEFA Nations League B match against England at the Helsinki Olympic Stadium.

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HJK Veikkausliiga: 2022