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Mikael Forssell was born on March 15, 1981 in Steinfurt, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany and is credited as an association football player. As of 2026, Mikael Forssell is 45 years old. The listed height is 178 cm.
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.
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- 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)
- Origin
- Steinfurt, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- Height
- 178 cm
- Occupation
- association football player
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Rooster
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Mikael Forssell born?
Born March 15, 1981 (age 45).
Where is Mikael Forssell from?
Mikael Forssell is from Steinfurt, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
What does Mikael Forssell do?
Mikael Forssell works as association football player.
How tall is Mikael Forssell?
Mikael Forssell is 178 cm.
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