Nikolai Alho

HJK

A product of his local side HJK, Alho came through its reserves, Klubi 04, before signing a professional contract on 2011, keeping him with the Helsinki-based side until 2014. On 13 June 2013, he played his first league game for HJK and went on scoring twice in a 6−0 home win over FC Inter. On 17 September 2013, he signed a contract that was effective until the end of 2015. In 2014 HJK qualified for the Europa League group stage. Alho scored the decisive goal against Rapid Wien in the qualifying play-off round match.

Loan to Lahti

On 22 August 2012, Alho was announced at Lahti on loan for the rest of the season.

Halmstad

Alho moved to Allsvenskan side Halmstads BK in January 2017. He left after one season. After a difficult season the team was relegated back to Superettan.

Return to HJK

Alho moved back to HJK for the 2018 season. After a successful season HJK won the Veikkausliiga. This was Alho's 4th domestic championship. During the 2018 season Alho was also played as a right back by former HJK manager Mika Lehkosuo. Alho, known for his speed, aggressiveness and crossing ability, he was a perfect fit for a modern-day right back. Alho made the switch and had a successful season as right back during the 2019 season.

MTK Budapest

He signed for Hungarian Nemzeti Bajnokság I (NB I) side MTK Budapest at the beginning of the 2021 winter transfer window.

Volos

He signed for Super League Greece club Volos F.C. at the…

He made his senior debut for the Finland national football team on 24 January 2014 at Nizwa Sports Complex in Nizwa, Oman, in a friendly match against Oman. Alho was called up for the UEFA Euro 2020 pre-tournament friendly match against Sweden on 29 May 2021. He announced his international retirement on 14 August 2026, having made 51 appearances.

Club

As of 22 May 2026

International

As of match played 5 June 2026

Alho's biological father is Ghanaian and his mother is Finnish. He was adopted soon after by his English mother and Finnish father and was raised in Espoo with his younger sister, also adopted. He is a native speaker of both Finnish and English. Alho attended the International School of Helsinki for the majority of his childhood, before transferring to Sports High School, the Mäkelänrinne Upper Secondary School.