Niilo Juhani Kujasalo (born 17 March 2004) is a Finnish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Veikkausliiga club KuPS.
Career After playing in a youth sector of Käpylän Pallo (KäPa), Kujasalo joined HJK Helsinki youth academy at the age of 11.
On 14 January 2022, he signed a new deal and was promoted to the club's reserve team Klubi 04 squad, playing in third-tier level Kakkonen.Niilo Kujasalo akatemiasta HJK Klubi 04:een, hjk.fi, 14 January 2022 He made his debut with HJK first team on 2 March 2022, in a pre-season Finnish League Cup loss against FC Honka. On 14 December 2022, Kujasalo renewed his contract with HJK until the end of 2024, with a deal including an option to extend.Johannes Yli-Kokolle ja Niilo Kujasalolle jatkosopimukset, hjk.fi, 16 December 2022
On 20 April 2023, Kujasalo was loaned out to Kokkolan Pallo-Veikot (KPV) for the 2023 season, playing in second-tier level Ykkönen.Niilo Kujasalo lainalle Ykkösen KPV:hen, hjk.fi, 20 April 2023Niilo Kujasalo siirtyy HJK:ta edustusjoukkueen vahvuuteen, kpv.fi, 20 April 2023KPV:ssä tuttu tyyli ja rytmi - syntyperäinen stadilainen Niilo Kujasalo tuli Kokkolaan oppimaan itsenäiseksi, kpv.fi, 9 June 2023Niilo Kujasalon Ykkösen avausmaalit tuttujen edessä toivat toisen voiton - “Olen odottanut sitä, että koska saisi edes ensimmäisen maalin”, kpv.fi, 22 July 2023Mitä kuuluu, lainamiehet? – ”Olen viihtynyt Kokkolassa ihan törkeän hyvin”, hjk.fi, 5 August 2023
On 6 November 2024, Kujasalo joined Veikkausliiga club IFK Mariehamn on a two-year deal, starting in 2025.Grönvitt värvar lovande mittfältare, ifkfotboll.ax, 6 November 2024 He scored his first league goal on 27 April, in a home match against Ilves.
On 24 December 2025, Kuopion Palloseura (KuPS) reported that they have signed Kujasalo on a two-year initial deal, that includes an option for a third year. KuPS paid a transfer fee to IFK Mariehamn., kups.fi, 24 December 2025
International career Kujasalo has represented Finland at various youth international levels.
Career statistics Tulospalvelu Palloliitto, N.Kujasalo, Finnish FA/ Palloliitto + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueCupLeague cupEuropeTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsKlubi 042022Kakkonen25320——2732023Kakkonen0000——002024Ykkönen92———92Total345004000345HJK2022Veikkausliiga00001000102023Veikkausliiga00003000302024Veikkausliiga0000000000Total0000400040KPV (loan)2023Ykkönen2534000—293IFK Mariehamn2025Veikkausliiga511040–101Career total607708000757
Honours HJK Finnish League Cup: 2023
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