Position: Striker

Height: 6’3″

College/Previous Club: St. Louis CITY 2

Hometown: Bolton, England

Date of Birth: 3/16/2001

Adding a 6’3” forward to the roster in the form of Emil Jääskeläinen will bring a dominating presence to the Sporting JAX pitch. With 66 goals and 154 points scored during his collegiate career, Jääskeläinen has proven to be a high scoring star who is just getting started. While playing for the University of Akron and Long Island University, he racked up many accolades including four-time All-NEC selection, MAC Hermann Trophy Finalist, secured an invitation to the Adidas MLS College Showcase, and was the Big East Offensive Player of the Year in 2024.

His impressive collegiate career resulted in getting drafted seventh overall in the 2025 MLS SuperDraft by St. Louis City SC, where he has played for their MLS Next Pro Team, and joined the first team on loan on April 5, 2025. The impact that Jääskeläinen will bring to the pitch will make him a shooting star for Sporting JAX.