Career
He ended his career due to persisting injuries in 2011. Savolainen represented Tampere United until January 2008. He moved to United for the season 2006 from Air Corps Allianssi.
He has also represented Football Club Hämeenlinna and Football Club KooTeePee in the Finnish Premier Division.
In January 2008, Savolainen moved to the Norwegian club Rosenborg BK. In 2009 he was loaned out to his former club Tampere United from 17 March until 31 July. In 2009 he signed for FK Haugesund.