Career
Virtanen started his professional career in 2011 at TPS, appearing primarily for their reserve team ÅIFK. Before the 2013 season, he moved to IFK Mariehamn and appeared in 22 matches. In 2014, he served primarily as the backup for Swedish goalkeeper Simon Nurme. Virtanen signed a three-and-a-half year contract with Scottish club on 24 January 2016.
In May 2014, Virtanen was selected for the Finland national under-21 team for the match against Moldova.
