Samu Alanko

Samu Jesperi Alanko is a Finnish footballer who plays as a winger or attacker for Norwegian club Jerv.

Career

Alanko started his career with Finnish top flight side VPS, where he made 9 appearances and scored 1 goal. On 11 February 2015, Alanko debuted for VPS during a 0–1 loss to SJK. On 20 February 2016, he scored his first goal for VPS during a 2–0 win over Kemi City FC.
In 2015, Alanko is sent on loan to Kiisto in the Finnish third division.
In 2016, he was sent on loan to Finnish second division club Jaro.
In 2018, he returned to VPS in the Finnish top flight after playing for Austrian third division team Austria II.
On 13 July 2022, Alanko returned to VPS once again, this time from AC Oulu.
For the 2025 season, Alanko moved to Norway and signed with Jerv in 2. divisjon. He revealed his spouse was already living in Norway.