Markus Halsti

In Finland

Starting his career in FC Viikingit before moving to HJK in the Finnish top league in 2003, he debuted in 2003. His 2005 season ended badly with a serious injury in the middle of the season. Same injury came later in the beginning of 2007 when he again missed half of the season due to this fracture in his right leg. This was also his last year in HJK as he signed to a Swedish club GAIS after a tip off from former Finland national team coach Roy Hodgson as a bosman. However, before he ever had a chance to make a debut for GAIS he moved to the Allsvenskan rivals Malmö FF. Before signing with GAIS, he was on trial with Italian Atalanta and Leeds United. The Norwegian clubs Start and Molde, as well as a few unknown Danish clubs were also interested to sign him, but found him too expensive.

Malmö FF

Following a disappointing couple of years with Malmö FF with a knee injury, Halsti reinvigorated his club career by heading in the 3–2 goal against Kalmar FF away from home in April 2010, which ultimately won Malmö the match. In the same game he also got injured, and due to this injury he missed most of the 2010 season. In 2010 Malmö FF won the league just ahead of their rivals Helsingborgs IF. Halsti played as a central defender and right defender positions during the 2011 season. He scored his second goal for the club in the away derby match against Helsingborgs IF, which eventually ended in a 2–2 draw. In 2011 Malmö FF was close of qualification to the…

Halsti made his debut for the Finland national team on 6 February 2008 in a friendly match against Greece. During 2013, he became a regular squad player, and was played in several defensive positions.

Club

As of 9 July 2019

International

As of 9 July 2019

Club

HJK

Veikkausliiga: 2003, 2020, 2021 Finnish Cup: 2003, 2006, 2020 Malmö FF

Allsvenskan: 2010, 2013, 2014 Svenska Supercupen: 2013, 2014 DC United

ATX Pro Challenge: 2015 Midtjylland

Danish Superliga: 2017–18