Ville Matti Verneri Tikkanen (born 8 August 1999) is a Finnish professional footballer who plays for as a centre back for Finnish club HJK and the Finland national team.
Club career Born in Oulu, Tikkanen played in the youth sectors of Tervarit and OLS, before moving to SJK in Seinäjoki in 2017, and signing a three-year deal.
On 30 October 2023, the club exercised their option to keep Tikkanen in SJK for the 2024 Veikkausliiga season.Ville Tikkanen jatkaa Kerhossa kaudella 2024, SJK, 30 October 2023 On 27 March 2024, Tikkanen was named the captain of his team.SJK Seinäjoki, sjk, facebook.com, 27 March 2024
After being linked with Scottish club St. Johnstone,Simo Valakari opens up on Scandinavian signings as St Johnstone boss delivers message to fringe stars, courier.co.uk, 23 November 2024 on 18 November 2024, Tikkanen signed with HJK Helsinki on a two-year deal.Toppari Tikkanen Seinäjoelta Stadiin, hjk.fi, 18 November 2024
International career After representing Finland at youth international levels, Tikkanen received his first call-up to the Finland national team on 12 March 2025 by head coach Jacob Friis, for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification matches against Malta and Lithuania.Huuhkajat nimetty maaliskuun MM-karsintaotteluihin, palloliitto.fi, Football Association of Finland, 12 March 2025
Career statistics Club Tulospalvelu Palloliitto, Finnish FA + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFinnish CupFinnish League CupEuropeTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsSJK Akatemia2017Kolmonen161———1612018Kakkonen50———502019Kakkonen100———1002020Ykkönen10———10Total321000000321SJK Seinäjoki2017Veikkausliiga0020—00202018Veikkausliiga12030——1502019Veikkausliiga7030——1002020Veikkausliiga14020——1602021Veikkausliiga24100——2412022Veikkausliiga2012030312822023Veikkausliiga2700021—2912024Veikkausliiga2704050—360Total1312160101311604HJK Helsinki2025Veikkausliiga0000500050Career total1633160151311985
International
National teamYearAppsGoalsFinland202510Total10
Honours HJK Finnish Cup: 2025HJK voitti jalkapallon miesten Suomen cupin mestaruuden – voittomaalin tehnyt Teemu Pukki kritisoi otteluaikataulua, Yle, 20 September 2025
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