Football Season Guide

Back in the top flight for the first time since 2020. Finished as runner-ups in the second tier last season. Had by far the best attack, ended up having 3 different players with 10+ league goals, and this brought them enough wins. Played open and very aggressive football in what was the first year at the helm for Spanish coach Ivan Pinol. Scored 66 goals in the 27 rounds, full 12 more than the champions Lahti. Ended up earning promotion with ease, the nearest team behind them was full 12 points adrift in the end. The team’s top goalscorer from 2025 Onni Helén (14 goals) was sold. Well replaced though. Greek striker Tsirigotis arrived from Poland and should be the new focal point of the attack. Serbian forward Ivanovic is also an interesting new signing that gives TPS options to go with 2 up front in the games in which they feel they can afford that. Know that in most games will be defending deep so prepared the squad for that by adding 3 solid and experienced new centre-backs. Talo and Azongnitode will compete for the right to start next to captain Sihvonen and another new arrival the 3-time champion with HJK Hradecky. Coulibaly remains the main figure in midfield where he is often actively helped by the exciting young attacking midfielder Könkkölä. Winger Muzaci scored 13 goals last season and despite his lack of experience at top flight level he is expected to continue being a key figure on the right flank.