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Natalia

Kuikka

Dec 1, 1995

#12 - Defender

Natalia Kuikka is a Finnish professional footballer who plays as a defender for Chicago Stars FC of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) and the Finland national team.

Did You Know?

She made her senior national team debut at the UEFA Women’s Euro 2013 at age 17.

She has played in four countries: Finland, the U.S., Sweden, and currently in the NWSL with Chicago Stars FC.

She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in criminology from Florida State University.

She comes from Kemi, Finland, a northern town near the Arctic Circle.

She likes to play video games like Fortnite and Call of Duty to unwind and stay connected with friends.

She began learning to play the guitar during her time in Sweden, aiming to pick it up again as a hobby.

Her hometown of Kemi honored her accomplishments with a special recognition ceremony, celebrating her impact on Finnish football.

She goes by the nickname "Natu."

Natalia with her partner and their dog.

Best Actions

GOAL | Natalia Kuikka adds a fourth on the night

GOAL | Natalia Kuikka with a nifty finish against the Pride

Club Achievements

Svenska Cupen: 2019	1×
Damallsvenskan: 2020	1×
NWSL Community Shield: 2020	1×
NWSL Challenge Cup: 2021	1×
International Champions Cup: 2021	1×
NWSL Championship: 2022	1×
Pinatar Cup: 2024	1×

Awards

Finnish Footballer of the Year: 2022

1×

Finnish Female Footballer of the Year: 2017, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

5×

Stats

Year	Club	AP	GL
2024 - present	Chicago Stars	26	0
2021 - 2024	Portland Thorns	81	3
2019 - 2020	Kopparbergs/Göteborg FC	50	7
2017 - 2017	Santa Clarita Blue Heat
2016 - 2016	Seattle Sounders
2015 - 2018	Florida State Seminoles	79	9
2013 - 2013	Kokkola F10 (loan)	12	1
2012 - 2015	Merilappi United	64	34
2011 - 2011	Visan Pallo	16	14
International Stats
2013 - present	Finland	95	4
2014 - 2017	Finland U20	3	0
2012 - 2014	Finland U19	12	3
2011 - 2012	Finland U17	6	2