Joni Kauko made his international debut for Finland in January 2012, at the age of 21.
11 Facts About Joni Kauko
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Joni Kauko made his Veikkausliiga debut six months later on 26 June 2008 against IFK Mariehamn.
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Joni Kauko scored his first senior goal for Inter on 3 May 2009 against MYPA.
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Six months after signing with Lahti, it was announced that Joni Kauko had signed a two-year contract with an option to a third, with German 2.
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In July 2016, Joni Kauko signed a two-year contract with Danish club Randers FC.
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On 24 June 2021, shortly after Finland's elimination from the Euro 2020, Joni Kauko joined Indian Super League club ATK Mohun Bagan on a two-year deal, making him the first ever major international footballer to play in India while still representing the national team.
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Joni Kauko fired home from outside the box, which left goalkeeper Subhasish Chowdhury rooted to the spot.
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Joni Kauko ended the league season with three goals in twenty appearances, as Mohun Bagan AC finished third in the standings and were eliminated in the semi-final playoffs.
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Joni Kauko has served as a captain for the Finland U-21 team.
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Joni Kauko made his senior debut on 22 January 2012, in a friendly against Trinidad and Tobago.
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Joni Kauko was called up for the UEFA Euro 2020 pre-tournament friendly match against Sweden on 29 May 2021.