Janne-Pekka Laine


Janne-Pekka Samuli Laine is a Finnish professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder.

Club career

Ilves

Born in Tampere, Laine is a product of the Ilves youth academy. After making his debut in Veikkausliiga with the first team of Ilves in 2018 at the age of 17, Laine played in a total of 10 league games, before requesting for a transfer after the 2020 season. Due to injuries, he mostly featured in the Ilves II reserve team in Kakkonen in 2019 and 2020 seasons.

FC Haka

Laine moved to Valkeakoski and signed a two-year contract with Haka on 12 December 2020 for an undisclosed fee. Laine made his Veikkausliiga debut for Haka against HIFK on 3 May 2021.
On 9 September 2022, Laine extended his contract with Haka for the 2023 season.

Çaykur Rizespor

On 15 September 2023, Laine signed a three-year deal with Turkish club Çaykur Rizespor, for an undisclosed fee. He debuted in Süper Lig on 23 September 2023, in a 1–1 home draw against Sivasspor.

International career

Laine has represented Finland at under-18 and under-19 youth national team levels.

Personal life

His father Heikki-Jussi Laine has also played for Haka between 1984 and 1988, and his great-grandfather Juuso Walden was one of the founding members of the original Valkeakosken Haka in 1934.

Honours

Ilves