Lauri Elias Ala-Myllymäki (born 4 June 1997) is a Finnish professional
footballer
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who plays as an
attacking midfielder
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for
Ilves
Tampereen Ilves, commonly known as Ilves, (; Finnish language, Finnish for "Eurasian lynx, Lynx") is a Finnish professional ice hockey team based in Tampere. They play in the Liiga at the Nokia Arena (Tampere), Nokia Arena.
The colors of Ilves, ...
. He began his senior club career playing for
Ilves
Tampereen Ilves, commonly known as Ilves, (; Finnish language, Finnish for "Eurasian lynx, Lynx") is a Finnish professional ice hockey team based in Tampere. They play in the Liiga at the Nokia Arena (Tampere), Nokia Arena.
The colors of Ilves, ...
, before signing with
Venezia
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in 2021.
Ala-Myllymäki has played for Finland in various youth national teams and is regarded as one of the most promising Finnish players in his age group. He is known as a set-piece specialist.
[Vainikka, Jussi (20 July 2019)]
Kukkapuskat saivat kyytiä, kun Lauri Ala-Myllymäki harjoitteli vapaapotkuja kotipihalla – nyt pallot viuhuvat verkkoon ja siirto Ilveksestä ulkomaille on vain ajan kysymys
''Yle Urheilu.'' Retrieved 12 July 2020.
Club career
Ilves
Ala-Myllymäki debuted on senior level on 15 June 2013 at the age of 16 in the ranks of
Ilves
Tampereen Ilves, commonly known as Ilves, (; Finnish language, Finnish for "Eurasian lynx, Lynx") is a Finnish professional ice hockey team based in Tampere. They play in the Liiga at the Nokia Arena (Tampere), Nokia Arena.
The colors of Ilves, ...
in a match against
KTP.
Venezia
On 5 November 2020, he signed a 3.5-year contract with Italian club
Venezia
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.
On 31 January 2022, Ala-Myllymäki joined
Triestina on loan until 30 June 2023.
During his time in Venezia, Ala-Myllymäki suffered a severe knee-injury and was sidelined for several months. He suffered from a knee injury also while with Triestina and played with a bad knee.
Return to Ilves
On 24 January 2023, Ala-Myllymäki returned to his former club
Ilves
Tampereen Ilves, commonly known as Ilves, (; Finnish language, Finnish for "Eurasian lynx, Lynx") is a Finnish professional ice hockey team based in Tampere. They play in the Liiga at the Nokia Arena (Tampere), Nokia Arena.
The colors of Ilves, ...
on a two-year contract. On 17 October 2024, his deal was extended until the end of 2026.
International career
He has represented Finland at international youth levels and he played in 8 out of 10
2019 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification matches.
Career statistics
Honours
Ilves
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Finnish Cup
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The winner qualifies for the UEFA Europa Conference League
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:
2019
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,
2023
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Veikkausliiga
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runner-up:
2024
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Individual
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Ilves
Tampereen Ilves, commonly known as Ilves, (; Finnish language, Finnish for "Eurasian lynx, Lynx") is a Finnish professional ice hockey team based in Tampere. They play in the Liiga at the Nokia Arena (Tampere), Nokia Arena.
The colors of Ilves, ...
Player of the Year: 2016
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Veikkausliiga
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Player of the Month: June 2019
Ilveksen Lauri Ala-Myllymäki kuukauden pelaajaksi
Veikkausliiga.
*Veikkausliiga
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Team of the Year: 2019
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References
External links
U.S. Triestina Calcio official profile
Lauri Ala-Myllymäki
– SPL competition record
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1997 births
Living people
Finnish men's footballers
21st-century Finnish sportsmen
Finland men's youth international footballers
Finland men's under-21 international footballers
Men's association football midfielders
Ilves (football) players
Pirkkalan Jalkapalloklubi players
Venezia FC players
US Triestina Calcio 1918 players
Veikkausliiga players
Serie C players
Finnish expatriate men's footballers
Expatriate men's footballers in Italy
Finnish expatriate sportspeople in Italy