Squad
Azubuike Egwuekwe2015current- Azubuike Egwuekwe2016current
Tijan Jaiteh2016current
Aulis Rytkönen1945–1952
Jerzy Kraska1983–1985- Wojciech Rudy1983–1984
Marcus Gayle1990–1990
Mart Poom1991–1992- Mart Poom1992–1992
- Valeri Broshin1992–1992
Berat Sadik2004–2007
Mohamed Kamara2006–2006- Dickson Nwakaeme2009–2010
- Dickson Nwakaeme2010–2011
Oliver Risser2010–2011- Oliver Risser2010–2010
Ats Purje2012–2014
Chris James2012–2013
Ebrima Sohna2012–2013- Ebrima Sohna2012–2012
Paul Obiefule2012–2013
Sander Puri2012–2012- Vjatšeslav Zahovaiko2012–2012
Juha Hakola2013–2013
Omar Colley2013–2014- Ebrima Sohna2014–2016
Freddy Adu2015–2015- Reuben Gabriel2017–2018
Abdallah El Said2018–2018
Artur Pikk2020–2020
Bismark Adjei-Boateng2020–2021- Jasse Tuominen2023–2023
KuPS is a prominent Finnish association football club based in Kuopio.
The club competes in Veikkausliiga, the top flight of Finnish football.
KuPS was founded on March 16, 1923, and initially played friendly matches against local clubs.
Biography
Formation
Kuopion Palloseura, commonly known as KuPS, is a Finnish professional football club based in Kuopio, officially founded on March 16, 1923, at Kuopion Seurahuone. Initially named Kuopion Palloseura ("Kuopio Ball Club"), the club began its journey by playing friendly matches against local teams throughout the 1920s. In the 1930s and early 1940s, KuPS competed in the second tier of Finnish football, marking the beginning of its competitive spirit.
Rise to Prominence
The club achieved its first promotion to the top tier, Mestaruussarja, in 1947, although it faced relegation after just one season. However, a second promotion in 1949 proved more successful, as KuPS remained in the top flight for an impressive 44 consecutive seasons. The club's golden era spanned from the 1950s to the 1970s, during which it secured five league titles and won the Finnish Cup for the first time in 1968. The team's colors transitioned from black and green to yellow and black during this period, solidifying its identity.
Challenges and Resurgence
The 1980s were less fruitful for KuPS, with the club experiencing a lack of significant success, although it did clinch its second Finnish Cup in 1989. The 1990s brought financial difficulties, leading to a drop to the third tier for the first time. Despite these challenges, KuPS made a comeback, alternating between the First Division and Veikkausliiga, and has been a consistent presence in the top flight since 2008, showcasing resilience and determination in Finnish football.
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Career & Clubs
The club was officially founded on 16 March 1923, at Kuopion Seurahuone. The club was named Kuopion Palloseura ("Kuopio Ball Club") with an abbreviation of KPS, which was later changed to KuPS. The club spent the majority of the 1920s playing friendly games against other local clubs. In the 1930s and early 1940s, the club played in the second highest tier of Finnish football. KuPS was first promoted to Mestaruussarja in 1947, but were relegated at the end of their first season. The club was promoted again in 1949 and this time remained in the top tier for 44 consecutive seasons. During the club’s early years, KuPS played in black and green shirts with vertical stripes, white shorts and black socks. In 1935, the colors were changed to a yellow shirt, black shorts and yellow and black socks. At the same time, the club's abbreviation changed from KPS to KuPS. KuPS golden era took place between the 1950s and 1970s, when the club won five league titles, finished runner up on eight occasions, and third once. The club also won the Finnish Cup for the first time in 1968.
KuPS played in the top flight without significant success in the 1980s. However, the 1980s ended with the club's second Finnish Cup triumph in 1989.
In the 1990s, KuPS had financial problems and even dropped to the third tier for the first time. In the early 2000s, KuPS spent seasons in both the First Division and in Veikkausliiga. The club have been in the top-flight since 2008. The club hasn’t finished lower…
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- Veikkausliiga
Legacy
Mestaruussarja/Veikkausliiga Champions (8): 1956, 1958, 1966, 1974, 1976, 2019, 2024, 2025 Runners-up (13): 1950, 1954, 1964, 1967, 1969, 1975, 1977, 1979, 2010, 2017, 2021, 2022, 2023 Third place (3): 1953, 2018, 2020 Finnish Cup Champions (5): 1968, 1989, 2021, 2022, 2024 Runners-up (4): 2011, 2012, 2013, 2025 Finnish League Cup Champions (1): 2006 Runners-up (1): 2024 Ykkönen (second tier) Champions (3): 2000, 2004, 2007 Kakkonen (third tier) Champions (1): 1998
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Identifiers & aliases
Kuopion Palloseura, commonly referred to as KuPS, is a Finnish professional football club based in Kuopio. KuPS competes in Veikkausliiga, the top flight of Finnish football. The team plays its home matches at Kuopio Football Stadium.
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