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Mikael Forssell

ミカエル・フォルセル　/　みかえる・ふぉるせる

Association football player from Germany

March 15, 1981 (age 45)　・　Steinfurt, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia
association football player

My Take

Mikael Forssell is a striker whose story carries a nice quiet symmetry. Born in Steinfurt, Germany, he ultimately wore Finland's colours and made his name in English football with Chelsea and Birmingham City before returning home. At 178 cm he was never going to overpower defenders, so his game leaned on movement and a poacher's instinct for the right moment. What I appreciate most is the second act: coming back to HJK Helsinki, first developing youth players and then serving as assistant coach. There is something genuinely admirable about giving back to the club that shaped you, and Forssell has done it with grace.

Overview

Mikael Kaj Forssell (born 15 March 1981) is a Finnish former professional footballer who played as a striker. He is currently working as an assistant coach of HJK Helsinki, having previously worked as a youth coach for the club.

Summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

1. Profile

Name (English): Mikael Forssell
Name (Japanese): ミカエル・フォルセル
Reading: みかえる・ふぉるせる
Born: March 15, 1981 (age 45)
Zodiac / Chinese zodiac: Pisces / Rooster
Origin: Steinfurt, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Blood type: Private
Height: 178 cm
Agency: Private
Occupation: association football player

2. Background

Elementary school: Private
Junior high: Private
High school: Private
University: Private

3. Relationships

Spouse: Private
Children: Private
Parents: Private
Siblings: Private

4. Personality

Motto

Private

6. Links

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