Full name Henri Toivomaki Name Henri Toivomaki Years Team Weight 83 kg | Number Height 1.86 m Place of birth Mantsala, Finland Role Footballer | |
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Date of birth (1991-02-21) 21 February 1991 (age 24) Playing position | ||
Current team FC Lahti (#16 / Defender) | ||
Keskiympyra haastattelussa henri toivomaki
Henri Toivomäki (born 21 February 1991 in Mäntsälä, Uusimaa) is a Finnish footballer, who plays as a defender for Sarpsborg 08. He previously played for FC Lahti, Atalanta, FC Hämeenlinna, AFC Ajax and Almere City FC.
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- Keskiympyra haastattelussa henri toivomaki
- FC Lahti
- AFC Ajax
- Return to FC Lahti
- Sarpsborg 08
- International career
- Career statistics
- References
FC Lahti
A product of the FC Lahti youth system, Henri Toivomäki made 45 appearances for the Finnish club. On 2 December 2009, he was on trial with the French club Racing Club de Lens. On 31 January 2010 Toivomäki was loaned to Atalanta, playing in Serie A, with an option to buy at the end of the season. The option was never activated and Toivomäki returned to Lahti, who were struggling against relegation in Veikkausliiga.
AFC Ajax
On 3 January 2011, Toivomäki signed a 2½ year contract with Dutch club AFC Ajax. Upon his arrival, Toivomäki stated that the influence of FC Lahti teammate Jari Litmanen was decisive in his decision to join the Amsterdam-based side. In the first instance, Toivomäki joined the selection of Jong Ajax. Sidelines for the entire 2011–12 season due to a groin injury, on 27 June 2012 it was announced that Henri would play for Almere CIty on loan from Ajax until July 2013 to find his form after recovery. Making a total of 8 league appearances in the Dutch Eerste Divisie for the side form Almere, and one appearance in the KNVB Cup, not being offered a contract extension following his loan spell however, Toivomäki was released from Ajax, returning to his native Finland.
Return to FC Lahti
On 23 July 2013 it was announced that Henri Toivomäki had signed with his former club FC Lahti, following the announcement of the club manager Juha Malinen.
Sarpsborg 08
On 24 November 2015 he signed with Sarpsborg 08.
International career
He has represented Finland at different youth levels, currently he is part of the Finland national under-21 football team. He is considered as one of the most talented junior players in Finland. He was selected to represent Finland U21 against Liechtenstein on 7 September 2010.
Career statistics
As of 5 May 20161 Includes UEFA Europa League Qualifier matches.
2 Includes Liigacup and Johan Cruijff Shield.
