# Katariina Kosola

Saara Katariina Kosola (born 24 February 2001) is a Finnish professional footballer who plays as a wing-back for Damallsvenskan club Malmö FF and the Finland national team. She is seen as one of the rising stars of the Finland national team.

## Career
### HJK

On 21 August 2020, it was announced that Kosola would continue with the club. During her time at HJK, she scored 9 goals in 41 games, and became one of the best wingers in the league.

### Umeå IK

In 2022, Kosola was announced by Damallsvenskan club Umeå IK.

### KIF Örebro

In 2023, Kosola was announced at KIF Örebro, signing for the 2023 season.

### BK Häcken

On 29 August 2023, Kosola was announced at BK Häcken, signing a three year deal with the club for an undisclosed fee. On 23 November 2023, Kosola scored the 2nd goal in a 2–1 win over Real Madrid in the UEFA Women's Champions League, scoring in the 76th minute. In April 2024, she suffered a serious ankle injury that kept her out for months.

### Malmö FF

On 7 January 2025, Kosola signed with Malmö FF on a three-year deal.

## International career

Kosola is a former Finnish youth international.
Whilst playing for Umeå IK, Kosola got her first call up to the Finland national team, joining teammate Vilma Koivisto.
Kosola scored two goals against Slovakia in the 2023–24 UEFA Women's Nations League B.
Kosola was part of the Finland squad that won the 2023 Cyprus Women's Cup for the first time.

## Career statistics
### Club

    As of 4 December 2024.
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition :
| Club | Season | League | League | League | Cup | Cup | Europe | Europe | Other | Other | Total | Total |
| Club | Season | Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Hämeenlinnan Härmä | 2018 | Naisten Kakkonen | 6 | 9 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 6 | 9 |
| HJK | 2020 | Kansallinen Liiga | 18 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | – | – | 21 | 4 |
| HJK | 2021 | Kansallinen Liiga | 23 | 6 | 4 | 3 | – | – | – | – | 27 | 9 |
| HJK | Total | Total | 41 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 13 |
| Umeå IK | 2022 | Damallsvenskan | 24 | 2 | 4 | 3 | – | – | – | – | 28 | 5 |
| KIF Örebro | 2023 | Damallsvenskan | 17 | 0 | 3 | 0 | – | – | – | – | 20 | 0 |
| BK Häcken | 2023 | Damallsvenskan | 9 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 2 | – | – | 24 | 4 |
| BK Häcken | 2024 | Damallsvenskan | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 4 | 0 |
| BK Häcken | Total | Total | 13 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 4 |
| Malmö FF | 2025 | Damallsvenskan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | 0 | 0 |
| Career total | Career total | Career total | 101 | 21 | 18 | 8 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 130 | 31 |
* ↑ Includes Finnish Women's Cup and Svenska Cupen (women)
* 1 2 Includes UEFA Women's Champions League

### International

    As of 3 December 2024
Appearances and goals by national team and year :
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
| Finland | 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| Finland | 2023 | 11 | 3 |
| Finland | 2024 | 5 | 0 |
| Total | Total | 17 | 3 |

### International goals

    Scores and results list Finland's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Kosola goal.
List of international goals scored by Katariina Kosola :
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
| 1. | 7 April 2023 | NTC Senec, Senec, Slovakia | Slovakia | 1–0 | 1–0 | Friendly |
| 2. | 22 September 2023 | Veritas Stadium, Turku, Finland | Slovakia | 3–0 | 4–0 | 2023–24 UEFA Women's Nations League B |
| 3. | 22 September 2023 | Veritas Stadium, Turku, Finland | Slovakia | 4–0 | 4–0 | 2023–24 UEFA Women's Nations League B |