Santeri Hostikka

Santeri Hostikka (born 30 September 1997) is a Finnish professional footballer who plays as a winger for TFF 1. Lig club Ümraniyespor.

Club career Hostikka receiving bronze medal with Pogoń Szczecin at the end of the 2020–21 Ekstraklasa season.

Hostikka began his senior career in the lower Finnish divisions with PKKU before moving to Veikkausliiga side FC Lahti in 2016.

In December 2018, Hostikka signed with Polish Ekstraklasa club Pogoń Szczecin, with the transfer taking effect in January 2019.

In August 2021, he returned to Finland to join HJK. During the 2025 season, despite missing over two weeks with pneumonia, Hostikka returned to the lineup on 17 July 2025 for a UEFA Conference League qualifying match against NSÍ Runavík. Entering as a substitute, he scored twice and provided an assist to help HJK advance with a 5–4 aggregate victory.

In January 2026, Hostikka moved to Turkish TFF 1. Lig club Vanspor during the winter transfer window, signing a contract until June 2027.

International career He played for the Finland under-21 team.

Career statistics Club

International

Honours Lahti Finnish League Cup: 2016 Finnish Cup: 2025 Finnish League Cup: 2023 Veikkausliiga top assist provider: 2017