Roope Paunio

Roope Paunio (born 14 December 2002) is a Finnish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Veikkausliiga club SJK.

Club career Paunio spent his early years with FC Honka youth sector.

He represented Honka until the end of 2023 Veikkausliiga season, when Honka was suddenly declared for bankruptcy and he was released. During 2020–2023, Paunio played in five Veikkausliiga matches with Honka first team, and additionally made 57 appearances with the club's reserve team in third tier Kakkonen.

On 20 November 2023, fellow Veikkausliiga club SJK announced the signing of Paunio on a two-year deal with a one-year option. Paunio started the season as the team's first-choice goalkeeper.

International career Paunio has played for Finland at under-U16 and under-U17 youth international levels. On 25 March 2025, he made his debut for the Finland U21 national team, in a friendly win against Slovenia.

Personal life His older brother Atte is also a football goalkeeper who plays at an amateur level in Finland.

Career statistics

Honours Honka Finnish Cup runner-up: 2023 Finnish League Cup: 2022