Santeri Hostikka

Hostikka began his senior career in the lower Finnish divisions with PKKU before moving to Veikkausliiga side FC Lahti in 2016. In December 2018, Hostikka signed with Polish Ekstraklasa club Pogoń Szczecin, with the transfer taking effect in January 2019. In August 2021, he returned to Finland to join HJK. During the 2025 season, despite missing over two weeks with pneumonia, Hostikka returned to the lineup on 17 July 2025 for a UEFA Conference League qualifying match against NSÍ Runavík. Entering as a substitute, he scored twice and provided an assist to help HJK advance with a 5–4 aggregate victory. In January 2026, Hostikka moved to Turkish TFF 1. Lig club Vanspor during the winter transfer window, signing a contract until June 2027.

He played for the Finland under-21 team. He was first called up to the Finland national football team in January 2018 for a friendly against Jordan, but did not play then. He made his debut on 1 September 2021 in a friendly against Wales. He started the game and was substituted after 64 minutes of play in a 0–0 draw at home.

Club

As of 19 April 2026

International

As of match played 20 November 2023

Lahti

Finnish League Cup: 2016 HJK

Veikkausliiga: 2021, 2022, 2023 Finnish Cup: 2025 Finnish League Cup: 2023 Individual

Veikkausliiga Player of the Month: July 2017 Veikkausliiga top assist provider: 2017