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Tim Sparv
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Finland · 2020s

Tim Sparv

Stalwart CDM, also CM, CB Right-footed anchorleader
Rating
80
Life
1987
Clubs
Halmstads BK, FC Groningen, SpVgg Greuther Fürth
Honours
national Player of the Year 2015
#19
Editorial rank of 33 for Finland
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A true midfield general, his astute positioning and powerful tackling provided a crucial shield in front of the defence, leading Finland to Euro 2020. Career record: club career at Halmstads BK, FC Groningen, SpVgg Greuther Fürth; honours include national Player of the Year 2015.

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Career record

2006–2007Southampton
2007–2009Halmstads BK
2008–2008Vaasan Palloseura
2010–2013FC Groningen
2013–2014SpVgg Greuther Fürth
2014–todayFC Midtjylland

The world's great CDMs

Around Sparv in the almanac

One rank above: Mixu Paatelainen at #18.

One rank below: Joel Pohjanpalo at #20.

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