Ryan Mahuta

Ryan Mahuta (born 7 July 2002) is a Finnish professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Czech First League side FK Pardubice and the Finland national team.

Early life Mahuta was born in Turku, Finland, to a South Sudanese mother and a father from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). He has dual citizenship of DRC and Finland.

Career Mahuta started playing football in Turun Nappulaliiga youth league at the age of seven, continuing in the youth sector of Turun Palloseura (TPS). After spending two seasons in Veikkausliiga with a rival club Inter Turku, Mahuta left Turku after the 2022 season.

On 20 January 2023, he signed a one-year contract with Haka, with an option to extend for 2024. After the season, Haka exercised their option and Mahuta's contract was extended until the end of 2024.

On 23 December 2024, Mahuta was announced as a new FK Pardubice player in Czech First League, starting in January 2025.

International career In March 2023, Mahuta received a call up to South Sudan national team, but declined, and announced his interest to represent either Finland or DRC.

In November 2025, he made his international debut with Finland national team.

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