Oona Sevenius (born 28 April 2004) is a Finnish professional footballer who plays as a striker for Serie A club AC Milan. She is seen as one of the most promising Finnish players.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8]

Oona Sevenius
Personal information
Date of birth (2004-05-28) 28 May 2004 (age 20)
Place of birth Finland
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
AC Milan
Number 21
Youth career
NJS
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018–2019 NJS 28 (26)
2020–2021 PK-35 Vantaa 38 (16)
2022 HJK 23 (16)
2023– AC Milan 3 (0)
2023–2024Como (loan) 24 (4)
International career
2023– Finland 14 (6)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:56, 15 October 2024 (UTC)

Career

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Sevenius made her league debut for AC Milan against Como on 26 February 2023, coming on in the 86th minute for Kamila Dubcová.[1]

In January 2023, Sevenius received an offer from AC Milan, and received advice from Tuija Hyyrynen and Nora Heroum about moving to Italy before joining the club.[9] During her first season with AC Milan, she mainly played with the U19s, but also trained with the senior team.[10]

On 28 July 2023, Sevenius signed a three year contract with AC Milan until June 2026, and also joined Como on loan.[11]

International career

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On 4 July 2023, it was announced that Sevenius had been called up to the Finland national team for the first time.[12]

On 21 February 2024, Sevenius scored a hat trick for Finland national team in a 4–0 friendly win against Philippines.[13]

Personal life

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Sevenius' role model is Zlatan Ibrahimović, taking a picture together whilst they were both at AC Milan.[10]

Career statistics

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As of 11 September 2024.[14]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup[a] Europe Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
NJS 2018 Naisten Kakkonen 13 7 13 7
2019 Naisten Kakkonen 15 19 2 2 17 21
Total 28 26 2 2 0 0 0 0 30 28
PK-35 Vantaa 2020 Kansallinen Liiga 16 3 4 1 20 4
2021 Kansallinen Liiga 22 13 5 5 27 18
Total 38 16 9 6 0 0 0 0 47 22
HJK 2022 Kansallinen Liiga 23 16 6 2 29 18
AC Milan 2022–23 Serie A Femminile 2 0 0 0 2 0
2023–24 Serie A Femminile 0 0 0 0 0 0
2024–25 Serie A Femminile 1 0 0 0 1 0
Total 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0
Como (loan) 2023–24 Serie A Femminile 24 4 24 4
Career total 116 62 17 10 0 0 6 8 133 72

International goals

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No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 30 November 2023 Veritas Stadion, Turku, Finland   Romania 5–0 6–0 2023–24 UEFA Women's Nations League
2. 21 February 2024 Pinatar Arena, San Pedro del Pinatar, Spain   Philippines 1–0 4–0 Friendly
3. 3–0
4. 4–0
5. 27 February 2024   Scotland 1–0 1–1 (5–4 p) 2024 Pinatar Cup

Honours

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Oona Sevenius, 18, debytoi Serie A:ssa AC Milanin riveissä – joukkuekaverit kiusoittelevat ikimuistoisesta kohtaamisesta Zlatanin kanssa". Yle Urheilu. February 26, 2023.
  2. ^ "Kansallisen liigan kuopusei kuluta penkkiä – Oona Sevenius pelannut lähes täydet minuutit". Nurmijärven Uutiset. October 22, 2020.
  3. ^ "Suomalaislupaus Oona Sevenius siirtyy AC Milaniin". Länsi-Savo. January 14, 2023.
  4. ^ Matilainen, Mea (February 25, 2022). "Oona Sevenius – harppauksin huipulle". HJK Helsinki.
  5. ^ "Oona Sevenius ponnisti Rajamäen Kehityksestä Italiaan – "Tavoitteet pitää olla ja ne pitää pystyä sanomaan ääneen"". Nurmijärven Uutiset. June 21, 2023.
  6. ^ "Oona Sevenius päätti viisivuotiaana, että hänestä tulee ammattilaisjalkapalloilija – elää todella kurinalaista arkea päästäkseen huipulle". Yle Urheilu. September 24, 2022.
  7. ^ "Jalkapallo | Oona Seveniukselle, 17, ammattilaisuuden tavoittelu tarkoittaa myös kehon ja ravinnon tarkkailua: "Halusin jutella kotona siitä asiasta"". Helsingin Sanomat(subscription required). March 26, 2022.
  8. ^ "Kansallisen liigan nuorin pelaaja ei kuluta vaihtopenkkiä – PK-35 Vantaan Oona Sevenius, 16, on pelannut kaikissa tämän kauden liigaotteluissa". Vantaan Sanomat. September 23, 2020.
  9. ^ "Unelmasiirto vei Oona Seveniuksen AC Milaniin". www.palloliitto.fi. January 17, 2023.
  10. ^ a b "AC Milanin suomalaislupaus varasti väkisin Zlatan Ibrahimovicin huomion – "Sain kuulla siitä"". mtvuutiset.fi. July 4, 2023.
  11. ^ "COMUNICATO UFFICIALE: OONA SEVENIUS". www.acmilan.com (in Italian).
  12. ^ "Helmareiden tulevaisuuden tähdellä on suuret tavoitteet – päävalmentaja kertoo, miksi maajoukkue kaipaa juuri Oona Seveniusta". Yle Urheilu. July 4, 2023.
  13. ^ Helmarit aloitti kautensa murskavoitolla MM-kisakävijästä – teinitähti Oona Sevenius iski hattutempun, MTV Oy, mtvuutiset.com, 21 February 2024
  14. ^ Oona Sevenius, Football Association of Finland
  15. ^ "Captain's Ball 2022 – Palkitut osa 1". Finnish FA (in Finnish). 2022-12-01. Retrieved 2023-10-02.
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