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