Background
Kauko was born in Turku, Finland where he played for the local youth teams before starting his senior career in Inter Turku.
Kauko was born in Turku, Finland where he played for the local youth teams before starting his senior career in Inter Turku.
Liga side Football Club Energie Cottbus and represents Finland national team Inter Turku
A product of local Inter Turku"s youth system, Kauko signed his professional contract on 27 November 2007 at the age of 17. He made his Veikkausliiga debut six months later on 26 June 2008 against IFK Mariehamn.
He scored his first senior goal for Inter on 3 May 2009 against MYPA. Football Club Lahti
After representing Inter for five seasons, his contract was not renewed after the 2012 season and he signed with Football Club Lahti for one season.
FSV Frankfurt
However only six months after signing with Lahti, it was announced that Kauko had signed a two-year contract with an option to a third, with German 2. Bundesliga side FSV Frankfurt.
Football Club Energie Cottbus
Upon expiry of his contract with FSV Frankfurt Kauko signed a two-year contract with German 3. Liga side Football Club Energie Cottbus.
Kauko was a regular member for the Finland"s U21 during 2009–2012, making in total of 23 appearances and scoring three goals.
He has also served as a captain for the Finland U-21 team He made his senior debut on 22 January 2012, in a friendly against Trinidad and Tobago. Inter Turku
Finnish League Cup: 2008
Veikkausliiga: 2008
Finnish Cup: 2009
Football Club Lahti
Finnish League Cup: 2013.
