Joni Kauko

Finland

Inter Turku

A product of local Inter Turku's youth system, Kauko signed his professional contract on 27 November 2007 at the age of 17. He made his Veikkausliiga debut six months later on 26 June 2008 against IFK Mariehamn. During his first season with the Turku-based club, he made only eight appearances, but helped his team to win the Finnish championship. He scored his first senior goal for Inter on 3 May 2009 against MYPA.

Lahti

After representing Inter for five seasons, Kauko declined a contract extension after the 2012 season and he signed with FC Lahti for one season.

Germany

FSV Frankfurt

Six months after signing with Lahti, it was announced that Kauko had signed a two-year contract with an option to a third, with German 2. Bundesliga side FSV Frankfurt.

Energie Cottbus

Upon expiry of his contract with FSV Frankfurt Kauko signed a two-year contract with German 3. Liga side FC Energie Cottbus.

Denmark

Randers

In July 2016, Kauko signed a two-year contract with Danish Superliga club Randers.

Esbjerg

Two years later, on 28 June 2018, Kauko signed a contract with Esbjerg fB ahead of the 2018–19 Danish Superliga season.

Mohun Bagan

On 24 June 2021, Kauko joined Indian Super League club Mohun Bagan on a two-year deal. He was included in the twenty-two men squad by head coach Antonio Lopez Habas for the team's 2021 AFC Cup inter-zonal semifinal match against…

Kauko was a regular member for the Finland's U21 during 2009–2012, making in total of 23 appearances and scoring three goals. He has also served as a captain for the Finland U-21 team. He made his senior debut on 22 January 2012, in a friendly against Trinidad and Tobago. During Finland's qualification campaign for the UEFA Euro 2016 he was a member of the team in 8 matches but remained as an unused substitute. In 2018–19 UEFA Nations League he gained four caps and was in the starting line up on 15 November 2018 in a match against Greece. Kauko was called up for the UEFA Euro 2020 pre-tournament friendly match against Sweden on 29 May 2021.

Club

As of 26 October 2025

International

As of 21 June 2021

Inter Turku

Finnish League Cup: 2008 Veikkausliiga: 2008 Finnish Cup: 2009 FC Lahti

Finnish League Cup: 2013 Mohun Bagan

Indian Super League Cup: 2022–23; runner-up: 2023–24 Indian Super League Shield: 2023–24 Inter Kashi

I-League: 2024–25 Finland

Baltic Cup third-place: 2014 UEFA Nations League: 2018-19 League C Winner