Roope Huhtala

Roope Huhtala (born 21 June 2000) is a Finnish professional footballer who plays as a centre back for Ykkösliiga club Jippo.

Roope Huhtala

Personal information
Date of birth	(2000-06-21) 21 June 2000 (age 25)
Place of birth	Tampere, Finland
Height	1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s)	Centre back
Team information
Current team	Jippo
Number	5
Youth career
0000–2016	PJK
	Ilves
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2016	PJK	1	(0)
2017–2019	Ilves II	17	(2)
2017–2019	Ilves	4	(0)
2018	→ HJS (loan)	12	(0)
2019	→ TPV (loan)	9	(0)
2020	HJS	12	(0)
2021–2022	PEPO	49	(9)
2023	KäPa	26	(7)
2024–	Jippo	39	(2)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 1 August 2025

Club career

Huhtala debuted in Veikkausliiga with Ilves first team in 2017. In July 2019, he was loaned out to Tampereen Palloveikot (TPV) in second-tier Ykkönen.^[1]

On 28 January 2021, Huhtala moved to Lappeenranta after signing with PEPO.^[2]

On 3 February 2023, he signed with Käpylän Pallo (KäPa) in second-tier Ykkönen.^[3]

On 5 March 2024, Huhtala joined Ykkösliiga club Jippo.^[4][5]

Personal life

His twin brother Jesse is also a professional footballer.^[6][7]

Honours

Ilves

• Finnish Cup: 2019