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08 / Finland · 1999–2014

Mikael Forssell

SS finisherclutch
Caps · Finland
87
Goals · Finland
29
Life
1981
Clubs
Chelsea, Birmingham City, Hannover 96
#8
Editorial rank of 33 for Finland
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A clinical finisher, Forssell showcased his predatory instincts at Chelsea and Birmingham City, where he became a key attacking outlet for club and country. Career record: 87 caps and 29 goals for Finland; club career at Chelsea, Birmingham City, Hannover 96.

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Career record

1997–1998Helsingin Jalkapalloklubi
1998–2005Chelsea
2000–2001Crystal Palace
2003–2004Birmingham City
2003–2003Borussia Mönchengladbach
2004–2008Birmingham City
2008–2011Hannover 96
2011–2012Leeds United
2012–2014Helsingin Jalkapalloklubi
2014–2015VfL Bochum
2016–todayHelsingin Jalkapalloklubi
Finland87 caps, 29 goals

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One rank above: Antti Niemi at #7.

One rank below: Aulis Rytkönen at #9.

Finland's editorial top five: Jari Litmanen · Sami Hyypiä · Teemu Pukki · Jussi Jääskeläinen · Lukas Hradecky.

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