Miko Virtanen

Miko Aarne Virtanen (born 29 January 1999) is a Finnish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Scottish Championship club Hamilton Academical. He has previously played for Aberdeen and Arbroath.

Club Career

Youth career

Virtanen and his family moved to England when he was 13 years old after impressing Everton during an international youth tournament.

Aberdeen

On 2 November 2017, it was announced that Virtanen had joined Aberdeen until the end of the season after a successful trial with the club. He said upon signing that he hoped joining Aberdeen would help him secure his place in the Finland squad at the following year's Euro Under-19 finals.

Arbroath loans

On 29 August 2019, Virtanen moved to Arbroath on a season long loan. He made his debut on 28 September 2019, in a 2–1 away loss against Dundee United in the Scottish Championship. He was again loaned to Arbroath in September 2020, until he was recalled by Aberdeen in January.

Hamilton Academical

In August 2021 he signed for Hamilton Academical.