Finland

Natalia Kuikka

Portland Thorns FC Women/M/

Finland

Player Info

tigerscores365 Natalia Kuikka is a dynamic and versatile Finnish international who brings defensive steel and athleticism to the Portland Thorns FC in the NWSL. Although listed as a midfielder, her primary role is as a tenacious defender, capable of playing centrally or on the right, known for her exceptional stamina, tackling, and recovery speed. Kuikka's rise began in her native Finland before a standout collegiate career in the United States catapulted her into the professional spotlight. She joined the Thorns in 2021 and quickly became a fan favorite, her relentless work ethic and ability to shut down opposition wingers proving crucial to the team's success, including their NWSL Championship victory. A cornerstone of the Finnish national team, Kuikka has been a consistent performer in major tournaments, admired for her defensive grit and ability to contribute to the attack with overlapping runs. Her style is defined by physicality, intelligence, and an engine that allows her to dominate her flank for the full ninety minutes, making her one of the most reliable defenders in women's football.

Overview

Honors

Main Position

Strengths

Weaknesses

Transfer History

Matches

All

UEFACW Q

USA NWSL

Competition

Time

Round

Home

Away

Rating

USA NWSL

2025 Aug 10

R15

Chicago Red Stars (w)

Bay FC (w)

1-1

0.0

USA NWSL

2025 Aug 2

R14

Chicago Red Stars (w)

Gotham FC (w)

0-1

0.0

UEFACW Q

2024 Oct 29

Finland Women

Montenegro Women

3-0

6.9

Natalia Kuikka Stats & Career Record

Natalia Kuikka Overview

Natalia Kuikka plays for Portland Thorns FC Women and represents Finland at international level. The defender has featured in 16 matches this season, scoring 2 goals and providing 2 assists across all competitions.

With 1200 minutes played, Natalia Kuikka remains an important member of the squad and continues to contribute in league, cup and international fixtures. On TigerScores365, fans can follow Natalia Kuikka statistics, Natalia Kuikka matches and career records updated throughout the season.

Current Season Statistics

During the current campaign, Natalia Kuikka has recorded:

• 16 appearances

• 2 goals

• 2 assists

• 1200 minutes played

• 3 yellow cards

• 1 red cards

The player averages 0.13 goals per match and continues to influence results for Portland Thorns FC Women. TigerScores365 provides updated football statistics and season performance data for players competing across major leagues and tournaments.

Recent Form

Recent performances highlight the current form of Natalia Kuikka. Across the last 16 appearances, the player has recorded 2 goals and 2 assists while contributing to Portland Thorns FC Women's results.

Current form indicators suggest a period of performance, with match ratings and player statistics updated after every completed fixture on TigerScores365.

Career Statistics and Record

Across multiple professional seasons, Natalia Kuikka has accumulated 16 appearances, 2 goals and 2 assists in domestic leagues, cup competitions and international tournaments.

Career statistics help track long-term performance, consistency and development throughout a player's football journey. Explore historical records, season-by-season statistics and competition data for Natalia Kuikka on TigerScores365.