Mikael Egill Ellertsson

Mikael Egill Ellertsson (born 11 March 2002) is an Icelandic professional footballer who plays as a full-back, wing-back or central midfielder for club Genoa and the Iceland national team.

Club career Ellertsson made his professional debut for SPAL on the 14 August 2021, replacing Moustapha Yabre during the 2–1 Coppa Italia loss against Benevento, just a few days after scoring a brace in the 5–0 friendly win against Adriese.

On 30 August 2021, Ellertsson signed a five-year contract for Spezia;

On 26 January 2023, Ellertsson joined Venezia in Serie B and signed a contract through the 2026–27 season.

On 31 January 2025, Ellertsson signed with Genoa and was loaned back to Venezia for the remainder of the 2024–25 season.

International career Having played for the country at youth level, Ellertsson made his debut for the Iceland national team on 8 October 2021 in a World Cup qualifier against Armenia.

Personal life Born in Iceland, Ellertsson is of Indonesian descent on his mother's side.

Career statistics Club

International

Scores and results list Iceland's goal tally first.

+ List of international goals scored by Mikael Egill Ellertsson No. Cap Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1 12 26 March 2023 Rheinpark Stadion, Vaduz, Liechtenstein 7–0 7–0 UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying 2 24 10 October 2025Laugardalsvöllur, Reykjavík, Iceland 1–1 3–5 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification

Honours Iceland Baltic Cup: 2022