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Erik Virtanen
CAM · Attacking Midfielder #12 Open to Offers Professional · 1st division

Erik Virtanen

📍 Switzerland · 🎂 18 yrs · 🛡️ 1. FC Union Berlin (Berlin) · 🏆 Bundesliga · 💶 €10.2M
Languages: German
0Goals
0Assists
0Appearances
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Current club

1. FC Union Berlin

Berlin, Germany

Bundesliga · Professional · 1st division

Transfer wishes

Clubs this player aspires to join

  • Fenerbahçe Turkey · Süper Lig · Professional
  • Vissel Kobe Japan · J1 League · Professional
  • 1. FC Köln Germany · Bundesliga · Professional

Player Bio

Erik Virtanen is a right-footed attacking midfielder at 1. FC Union Berlin (Berlin). Speaks German. Tracked by Sportify's AI scouting network with strong potential and clear ambitions at club level.

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Key attributes

Pace88
Shooting90
Passing96
Dribbling97
Defending72
Physical87

Player radar

Pace 88 Shooting 90 Passing 96 Dribbling 97 Defending 72 Physical 87

AI Profile Rating

92

Output · style · potential

Attribute breakdown

Pace88
Shooting90
Passing96
Dribbling97
Defending72
Physical87

Season output

0Goals
0Assists
0Appearances
0Minutes
Goals / 900.23
Assists / 900.29
G+A16

📈 Market value trend

Now €10.2M
€3.4M 2021 €5.2M 2022 €7.1M 2023 €8.4M 2024 €10.2M 2025
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Career History

  • 2024–25
    1. FC Union Berlin35 apps · 7 goals
  • 2023–24
    1. FC Union Berlin II29 apps · 4 goals

Market value

Full market profile
€10.2m ↑ €1.55m
Foot
Right
Height
168 cm
Agent
Contract expiry

Transfer history

Date Clubs Fee
May 2025 1. FC Union Berlin II → 1. FC Union Berlin Free
Apr 2024 Youth academy → 1. FC Union Berlin II €4.08m
◆ Sportify AI Analysis

AI Performance & Health

Generated Jun 21, 2026

Performance score
90
Health status Fit

Fitness index: 96

Injury risk
32% Moderate

Key insights

  • Standout attributes: Pace, Shooting.
  • Strong fit for Attacking Midfielder role (fit score 94).
  • Performance metrics exceed Attacking Midfielder average by 8 points overall.
  • No injury history on file — baseline risk model applied.
  • Moderate risk — standard monitoring recommended.

Sportify AI Analysis provides data-driven estimates for scouting and performance insight only. It is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult qualified medical professionals for health decisions.

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