About
Sami Hyypiä is a Finnish professional football manager and former player. As a player, he was a central defender known for his aerial ability, strength, and leadership qualities. He is considered one of the greatest Finnish footballers of all time. Hyypiä also captained the Finland national team.
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Career Timeline
1992D$0.1M
Debut
Hyypiä makes his professional debut
1999B▲▲$1M+$0.9M
Liverpool Move
Move to Liverpool elevates career and earnings potential.
2001A▲$3M+$2M
Treble Winning Season
Part of the team that wins 3 cups in a season.
2005A$5M+$2M
Champions League Win
Wins Champion League in Istanbul.
2009B▼$8M+$3M
Bayer Leverkusen Move
Move to Bayer elevates career earnings
2011B$10M+$2M
Retirement
Ends career in the Bundesliga
2026B$10M
Coaching career
Coaching after retiring from playing.
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Last updated: February 23, 2026