Lasse Ikonen


Lasse Ikonen is a Finnish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Ykkösliiga club TPS.

Early life

Ikonen was born in Dallas, Texas, to Finnish parents, and spent most of his childhood in Oulu, Finland. He has a dual citizenship of Finland and the United States.

Club career

Ikonen played in the youth sector of Oulun Luistinseura. On 9 October 2019, Ikonen signed his first professional contract with his hometown club AC Oulu on a three-year deal. He made his Veikkausliiga debut with the club in the 2021 season. On 25 January 2022, his contract was extended, and he was loaned out to second-tier Ykkönen club Gnistan.
On 5 January 2024, after his contract expired with AC Oulu, Ikonen signed a multi-year deal with Turun Palloseura in Ykkösliiga.

International career

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

Honours

AC Oulu
OLS