Matias Siltanen

Matias Siltanen (born 29 March 2007) is a Finnish professional football player who plays as a central midfielder for Allsvenskan club Djurgårdens IF.

Born in Kuopio, Siltanen started to play football in a youth team of the local club Kuopion Palloseura (KuPS).

[7][8] On 6 April 2024, at the age of 17, Siltanen debuted in Veikkausliiga with KuPS first team, as a starter in the opening game of the 2024 season, in a 3–1 home win against HJK Helsinki.

During his debut season with KuPS first team, a 17-year-old Siltanen played in an important role and contributed in 42 matches, scoring a goal and providing five assists in total.

On 23 January 2025, Siltanen officially joined Allsvenskan club Djurgårdens IF in Sweden,[17][18] initially signing a three-year deal, for a transfer fee of €1.2 million plus bonuses.