How many caps did Sami Hyypiä win for Finland?

Sami Hyypiä won 105 caps for Finland, scoring 5 goals.

Which clubs did Sami Hyypiä play for?

Kuusankosken Kumu (1990–1991), MYPA (1992–1995), Liverpool (1999–2009), Bayer 04 Leverkusen (2009–2011).

Where does Sami Hyypiä rank among Finland's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Sami Hyypiä #2 of Finland's 33 greatest players of all time.

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02 / Finland · 1992–2010

Sami Hyypiä

CB leaderanchor

Caps · Finland

105

Goals · Finland

Life

1973

Clubs

MYPA, Liverpool

Editorial rank of 33 for Finland

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A no-nonsense centre-back and an inspirational figure, he led Liverpool to Champions League glory in 2005 with his aerial prowess and leadership. Career record: 105 caps and 5 goals for Finland; club career at MYPA, Liverpool.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q192840

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Career record

1990–1991	Kuusankosken Kumu
1992–1995	MYPA
1999–2009	Liverpool
2009–2011	Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Finland	105 caps, 5 goals

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
Caps · Finland checked 4 October 2026
Goals · Finland checked 4 October 2026

Shared the era

Finland legends whose careers overlapped Hyypiä's

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Around Hyypiä in the almanac

One rank above: Jari Litmanen at #1.

One rank below: Teemu Pukki at #3.

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

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