He currently plays for PEPO Lappeenranta, wearing the number 29 shirt. He plays primarily as a Defender.

His most recent move was a from Malmin Palloseura Helsinki to PEPO Lappeenranta on 2024-02-01.

Throughout the Finnish Ykkonen 2025, akseli junnikkala featured in 22 matches, averaging 0 tackles, 0 interceptions, and 0 clearances per game, while blocking 0 shots per game.