Sauli Väisänen

Honka

Väisänen made his first team debut during season 2013, in a match against KuPS. He was known as a crucial part of the Honka reserve team Pallohonka.

AIK

In summer 2014 Väisänen joined AIK. He spent 4 seasons in the club. During season 2015 he was loaned to HIFK.

SPAL and loan to Crotone

Väisänen made his Seria A debut on 20 August 2017 in a match against Lazio. He was loaned to Crotone for season 2018–19.

Chievo

On 24 August 2019, Väisänen signed a deal with Serie B club Chievo. He made his debut in Chievo in a 1–1 home tie with Empoli on 30 August 2019.

Cosenza

On 16 August 2021, he joined Cosenza. He made his debut on 22 August 2021 playing full 90 minutes in a match against Ascoli.

Odense Boldklub

On 20 June 2023, Väisänen joined Danish Superliga club OB, signing a deal until June 2026.

Ascoli (loan)

On 18 January 2024, Väisänen returned to Italy when he was loaned out to Serie B side Ascoli. On August 29, 2024, after his loan spell in Ascoli, OB confirmed that they had terminated Väisänen's contract by mutual agreement, despite the fact that he originally had a contract until June 2026.

Ilves

In late December 2024, Väisänen returned to Finland and signed a two-year deal with Veikkausliiga club Ilves.

Finland youth teams

Väisänen made his debut in international football on 5 March 2014 at the age of 19 when he was called to represent Finland U21 in a match against San Marino U21. During the years 2014-2016 Väisänen was a part of the Finnish national youth squad, which he also captained on occasion.

Finland first team

Väisänen made his FIFA World Cup qualification match debut on 6 October 2016 on Laugardalsvöllur when Hans Backe chose him to the starting eleven for a match against Iceland. Väisänen was called up for the UEFA Euro 2020 pre-tournament friendly match against Sweden on 29 May 2021. He was nominated to the Finland national team for the UEFA Euro 2020 tournament but had to withdraw due to an injury and was replaced by Niko Hämäläinen.

Club

As of 11 March 2025

International

As of match played 20 November 2022

Notes

Väisänen's mother Anna-Liisa Tilus-Väisänen is a prominent television presenter for Yle TV1 and Miss World 1984 semi-finalist. His younger brother Leo Väisänen is also a footballer.