Sebastian "Seba" Sorsa (born 25 January 1984) is a Finnish former footballer.
Career
After a successful winter trial, Sorsa signed for Leeds United, joining on an 18-month contract in a Bosman transfer from Finnish side HJK Helsinki on 2 January 2008.[1]
Sorsa failed to break into the Leeds first team, however, and he signed for newly promoted Scottish Premier League side Hamilton Academical in August 2008.[2] He was released by Accies in January 2009.[3] Sorsa joined Helsinki on 25 January 2009 on a free transfer.[4]
He used to be the captain of HJK.[when?][citation needed]
On 11 November 2016 Sorsa signed with KuPS a two-year contract to cover seasons 2017 and 2018, however after the season 2017, he decided to finish his professional career.[citation needed]
After his retirement, Sorsa has also worked in a media staff of HJK Helsinki.[5] In 2022, he was inducted to the HJK Hall of Fame.
Honours
Individual
- Veikkausliiga Top assist provider: 2009[6]
International
He is a former Finnish under-21 international and plays as a right back.
References
- ^ "Reid: Sousa adds Accies spice". LeedsUnited.com. 2 January 2008. Archived from the original on 5 January 2008. Retrieved 9 August 2008.
- ^ "Seb Signs In". Eurosport. 8 August 2008. Archived from the original on 8 December 2019. Retrieved 2 January 2008.
- ^ "Sorsa Released". Hamilton Academical FC official website. 6 January 2009. Archived from the original on 27 July 2011. Retrieved 6 January 2009.
- ^ "HJK.fi – Helsingin Jalkapalloklubi". hjk.fi. Archived from the original on 20 July 2011.
- ^ Kokeneesta jalkapalloilijasta työelämän moniosaajaksi – Miten löytää uusi ura?, hjk.fi, 19 October 2022
- ^ veikkausliiga.com (in Finnish)