Mikael Forssell
Playing position: Forward
Nationality: Finland
Date of birth: 15 March, 1981 (43 years)
Place of birth: Steinfurt, Germany
Weight: 174.2 lb
Height: 6 ft 0 in
Nationality: Finland
Date of birth: 15 March, 1981 (43 years)
Place of birth: Steinfurt, Germany
Weight: 174.2 lb
Height: 6 ft 0 in
Stats
Trophies
Transfers
Statistics
Mikael Forssell Statistics
Domestic Leagues
| Season | Team | Competition | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | HIFK | Veikkausliiga | 1549 | 26 | 17 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | HJK | Veikkausliiga | 481 | 19 | 4 | 15 | 3 | 29 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014/15 | Bochum | Bundesliga 2 | 312 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 30 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | HJK | Veikkausliiga | 1152 | 17 | 14 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | HJK | Veikkausliiga | 1659 | 27 | 19 | 8 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011/12 | Leeds United | Championship | 219 | 15 | 1 | 14 | 1 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010/11 | Hannover 96 | Bundesliga | 188 | 11 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009/10 | Hannover 96 | Bundesliga | 136 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009/10 | Hannover 96 II | Regionalliga | 90 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008/09 | Hannover 96 | Bundesliga | 1813 | 30 | 20 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007/08 | Birmingham City | Premier League | 1690 | 30 | 21 | 9 | 19 | 13 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006/07 | Birmingham City | Championship | 8 | 1 | ||||||||
| 2005/06 | Birmingham City | Premier League | 1294 | 27 | 10 | 17 | 5 | 20 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004/05 | Chelsea | Premier League | 23 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004/05 | Birmingham City | Premier League | 331 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003/04 | Birmingham City | Premier League | 2722 | 31 | 31 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003/04 | Chelsea | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Domestic Cups
| Season | Team | Competition | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | HJK | Suomen Cup | 149 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014/15 | Bochum | DFB Pokal | 21 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | HJK | Suomen Cup | 19 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | HJK | Suomen Cup | 28 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011/12 | Leeds United | League Cup | 38 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011/12 | Leeds United | FA Cup | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010/11 | Hannover 96 | DFB Pokal | 53 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009/10 | Hannover 96 | DFB Pokal | 15 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
International Cups
| Season | Team | Competition | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016/17 | HJK | UEFA Europa League | 23 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | Bochum | Club Friendlies | 16 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014/15 | HJK | UEFA Europa League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014/15 | HJK | UEFA Champions League | 16 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013/14 | HJK | UEFA Champions League | 68 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
National Team
| Season | Team | Competition | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Finland | WC Qualification Europe | 13 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | Finland | Friendly | 86 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | Finland | Friendly | 161 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | Finland | UEFA Euro Qualifying | 723 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | Finland | Friendly | 81 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | Finland | WC Qualification Europe | 490 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | Finland | Friendly | 113 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | Finland | Friendly | 123 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | Finland | UEFA Euro Qualifying | 380 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | Finland | Friendly | 90 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | Finland | WC Qualification Europe | 520 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | Finland | Friendly | 13 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | Finland | Friendly | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | Finland | UEFA Euro Qualifying | 439 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | Finland | Friendly | 90 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | Finland | Friendly | 90 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | Finland | WC Qualification Europe | 553 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | Finland | Friendly | 68 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | Finland | Friendly | 80 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | Finland | UEFA Euro Qualifying | 30 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | Finland | Friendly | 46 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Trophies
Mikael Forssell Trophies
| Competition | Position | Titles | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| England - Premier League | Winner | 1 | 2004/2005 |
| Finland - Veikkausliiga | Winner | 1 | 2013 |
| Finland - Veikkausliiga | 2nd Place | 1 | 2016 |
| England - Championship | 2nd Place | 1 | 2006/2007 |
| England - FA Cup | 2nd Place | 1 | 2001/2002 |
| Finland - Suomen Cup | 2nd Place | 1 | 2016 |
| England - League Cup | Winner | 1 | 2004/2005 |
| Europe - UEFA Super Cup | Winner | 1 | 1998/1999 |
Transfers
Mikael Forssell Transfers
| Date | From | To | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.04.17 | HJK | HIFK | Free |
| 03.03.16 | Bochum | HJK | N/A |
| 30.08.14 | HJK | Bochum | N/A |
| 30.10.12 | Leeds | HJK | N/A |
| 08.09.11 | Hannover | Leeds | Free |
| 01.07.08 | Birmingham | Hannover | Free |
| 01.07.05 | Chelsea | Birmingham | € 4.5M |
| 31.08.03 | Chelsea | Birmingham | Loan |
| 01.01.03 | Chelsea | M'gladbach | Loan |
| 01.08.00 | Chelsea | Crystal Palace | Loan |
| 01.01.00 | Chelsea | Crystal Palace | Loan |
