Rasmus Schüller

  • Years with Minnesota United: 2017–2019
  • Position: Midfielder (Defensive Midfield / Central Midfield)
  • Nationality: Finnish
  • Acquisition: Signed with Minnesota United FC on January 24, 2017, ahead of the club’s inaugural Major League Soccer (MLS) season.

Rasmus Schüller is a veteran Finnish international who was one of Minnesota United’s first signings for their MLS expansion season. Known for his tactical awareness, relentless work rate, and ability to break up play, he served as a key central midfielder for the Loons during their early MLS years.

Key stats with Minnesota United (MLS, 2017–2019):

  • MLS regular season appearances: 53
  • MLS regular season goals: 1
  • MLS regular season assists: 3
  • Loan Spell: Was loaned back to his former club, HJK Helsinki, for the latter part of the 2017 season (August–December).
  • Memorable Goal: Scored his lone MNUFC goal on July 22, 2018, against Los Angeles FC.
  • Departure: His contract option was declined following the 2019 season, and he eventually returned to HJK Helsinki.

Memorable moments and honors (Overall Career):

  • Finnish League Success: Won five Finnish Veikkausliiga titles (2012, 2013, 2014, 2017, 2020) and three Finnish Cups with HJK Helsinki.
  • First Finnish Team in Europa League Group Stage: Contributed to HJK’s historic qualification for the UEFA Europa League Group Stage in 2011–12.
  • Finnish International Career: Represented the Finland Senior National Team from 2013 until his international retirement in October 2025, accumulating 79 caps and 4 goals. He was also a part of Finland’s squad for Euro 2020.
  • Swedish Cup Winner: Won the Svenska Cupen (Swedish Cup) with Djurgårdens IF in 2023.

Where is he now?:

  • After leaving Minnesota United, Schüller spent one season with HJK Helsinki before transferring to Sweden.
  • Rasmus Schüller is currently an active Midfielder for Djurgårdens IF in the Swedish Allsvenskan league, where he has been playing since January 2021.
  • His contract with Djurgårdens is set to expire at the end of December 2025, making his immediate future an anticipated topic in the European transfer market.