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My Take
Erik Mykland is exactly the kind of footballer I fall for. Nicknamed Myggen, the mosquito, for flapping his arms in celebration, he played the game with a playfulness that hints at real character. At only 172 cm, he ruled the midfield with intelligence and creativity rather than brawn, collecting multiple Kniksen Awards, Player of the Year in 2000, and even a regional culture prize. I have a soft spot for small, inventive players who outthink bigger opponents, and his move into coaching afterward suggests a mind that always read the game a step ahead. A genuinely lovable talent.
Overview
Erik Mykland (born 21 July 1971) is a Norwegian former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He was nicknamed Myggen (mosquito) during his career, as he used to flap his arms and hands like one when celebrating his goals.
Summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Erik Mykland
- Name (Japanese)
- エリック・ミュクラン
- Reading
- えりっく・みゅくらん
- Born
- July 21, 1971 (age 54)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Boar
- Origin
- Risør Municipality, Aust-Agder, Norway
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 172 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 2000 Aust-Agder County Culture Award
- 1992 Kniksen Award for midfielder of the year
- 1994 Kniksen Award for midfielder of the year
- 2000 Kniksen of the Year
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Association football player — see all → · Association football coach — see all → · More people from Norway →
7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.