Mikko moved with his brother to Kuortane and started studying in local high school.
On his last high school year Mikko played few games with his brother Matti in Vammalan Lentopallo that is competing in Finnish champion league.
He rose to Loimu's number one opposite player and led his team to Finland Cup final again.
After good a season, Mikko made contract to Turkish volleyball league with Kastamonu Bozkurt Belediyespor.
He played a good season and led a small club to sixth place in Turkish league.
He also won the Silver medal of the 2017–18 edition of CEV Challenge Cup, helping a lot Olympiacos to their tremendous course to the final of the competition.
Finland survived to European League finals and the media chose Mikko as a best attacker.
Finland's number one opposite player Matti Hietanen was hurt and Mikko got a chance to show his talent.
After World League summer national team started training for European Championships in Moscow.