Julius Paananen (born 26 November 2006) is a Finnish professional football midfielder for Veikkausliiga side AC Oulu.
Paananen signed his first professional contract with AC Oulu on 18 June 2023, on a deal until the end of 2024 with an option to extend.
[1] He made his debut in Veikkausliiga on 6 October 2023, in away game against Ilves.
[2][3] Paananen has represented Finland at under-17 and under-18 youth international levels.
[4][5] His older brother Kasper Paananen is also a professional football player for SJK.