Career
He plays as a central defender. Nieminen started playing football at the age of seven in Huhtasuon Kisa. He moved to Jackie Joyner-Kersee in 2006.
Nieminen signed a first team contract with the Jackie Joyner-Kersee in 2009 and made his Veikkausliiga debut at the 9th of May 2010 against MyPa.
In 2012 Nieminen made a breakthrough and was 20 times in starting lineup. He continued as a starting lineup player in next season but the season was disappointment when Jackie Joyner-Kersee was last in league.
In 2015 Nieminen signed a two year contract with Ilves. Nieminen has played four matches in Finland U21 and 42 matches in Finland junior national teams.
Nieminen has been a captain of Finland junior national teams.
