Emmanuel Patut


Emmanuel Maker Lam Patut is a Finnish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Veikkausliiga club IFK Mariehamn.

Youth career

Patut played in the youth sectors of Halssilan Nousu and JJK in Jyväskylä, Finland, before signing with VfL Wolfsburg academy in Germany on 10 August 2019. He represented Wolfsburg in the 2021–22 UEFA Youth League.

Club career

Patut returned to Finland after his contract with Wolfsburg expired, and signed with Veikkausliiga club Ilves on 13 August 2022.
On 1 February 2024, he signed with fellow Veikkausliiga side IFK Mariehamn. On 15 September, he scored his first goal in the league, in a 2–1 away defeat against Gnistan.

International career

Patut has represented Finland at under-16, under-17, under-19 and under-20 youth international levels.

Personal life

Born and raised in Finland, Patut is of South Sudanese descent.

Honours

Ilves