title: Mika Helin
text: # Mika Helin
  
  Mika Antero Helin (born 7 April 1978) is a Finnish retired footballer. He played a total of 84 games in the Veikkausliiga during a senior career which spanned 1998 to 2012. Helin also played futsal at a high level and competed internationally with the Finnish national futsal team.
  
  ## Career
  
  ### Football
  
  Helin played in the top-tier Veikkausliiga during 1998 and 2001–2007, representing PK-35, FC Jokerit, FC Haka, TPS, and FC Honka. He played a total of 84 games in the Veikkausliiga and won Finnish Cup silver with FC Haka in 2003 and Finnish Cup bronze with PK-35 in 1998.
  
  In his post-Veikkausliiga career, Helin played with FC Viikingit in the 2008 Ykkönen. During 2009–2012, he served as player-coach for FC Kiffen of the Kakkonen.
  
  **International**
  
  Helin appeared twice with the Finnish national U19 team, making his debut against Moldova in 1996.
  
  ### Futsal
  
  Helin also played futsal at a professional level and was active with the FC Kiffen futsal team as recently as 2017. He appeared in 10 international matches with the Finnish national futsal team and scored 1 goal.
  
  ## Personal information
  
  Helin is 175 cm tall (5' 9) and weighs 68 kg (149.9 lbs).
  
  