Mika Nurmela

Mika Nurmela (born 26 December 1971) is a Finnish football coach and former professional footballer, who played as a midfielder or winger. He is currently the sporting director of AC Oulu.

After his playing career, he also worked as the sporting director of his hometown club AC Oulu, when they played in Ykkönen in 2010s. During 2015–2024, Nurmela was an assistant coach of the Finland national team.

Club career While playing for Heerenveen in Eredivisie during the 1999–2000 season, Nurmela was awarded for the joint-most assists of the season with 12 contributions.

Nurmela ended his professional playing career in 2014, at the age of 43.

International Nurmela was capped 71 times for the Finland national team, scoring four goals. He ended his international career in January 2008.

Personal life His son Anselmi Nurmela is also a professional footballer who plays for OLS.

Career statistics Club

International goals Scores and results list Finland's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Nurmela goal.

Honours Finnish Cup: 1994, 2006