Career
Myntti began his career at his hometown Kokkola"s top club KPV. In March 2001 he was signed as a promising youth player by the Norwegian Tippeligaen side Tromsø Illinois. Failing to secure a place in the Tromsø squad, he was loaned out twice during his stay at the club In 2002, he joined Football Club Hämeenlinna in mid-season to make his Veikkausliiga debut. In 2003, he played the whole season at another Veikkausliiga side, FF Jaro of Jakobstad.
In July 2004 his contract with Tromsø was terminated.
After leaving Norway, Myntti returned home to play for KPV in the Finnish second tier Ykkönen. After a disappointing early season for Tampere United in 2008, the manager Ari Hjelm decided to try Myntti out as a striker.
He has since emerged as one of the most prolific goalscorers in Veikkausliiga. In January 2009, it was announced that he would transfer to Hansa Rostock.
Myntti scored his first goal for the Rostock side on 6 March 2009 against Football Club Saint Pauli.
After the season he was suspended from the club After struggling to make a further impact, he was released from his contract by mutual consent on 11 November 2009. On 22 December 2009, he signed a two year contract with Tampere United.
Position He is a tall central defender who can also play as striker.
Myntti was capped 12 times for the Finnish national under-21 team He also has caps at other youth levels.