August Mikkelsen Explained

August Mikkelsen
Birth Date:24 October 2000
Birth Place:Tromsø, Norway
Height:1.67 m[1]
Position:Attacking midfielder, forward
Currentclub:Bodø/Glimt
Clubnumber:94
Youthyears1:–2014
Youthclubs1:Tromsdalen
Youthyears2:2015–2018
Youthclubs2:Tromsø
Years1:2018
Clubs1:Tromsdalen (loan)
Caps1:3
Goals1:0
Years2:2019–2023
Clubs2:Tromsø
Caps2:68
Goals2:15
Years3:2023–2024
Clubs3:Hammarby IF
Caps3:21
Goals3:0
Years4:2024–
Clubs4:Bodø/Glimt
Caps4:17
Goals4:2
Nationalyears1:2019
Nationalteam1:Norway U19
Nationalcaps1:2
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2022
Nationalteam2:Norway U21
Nationalcaps2:1
Nationalgoals2:0
Club-Update:3 August 2024
Nationalteam-Update:23 November 2022

August Mikkelsen (born 24 October 2000) is a Norwegian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or forward for Eliteserien club Bodø/Glimt.

Club career

Tromsø

Mikkelsen played youth football for Tromsdalen UIL and Tromsø IL, and attended the Norwegian School of Elite Sport in Tromsø. He started his senior career in Tromsdalen, on loan in the summer and fall of 2018.[2] In 2019, he was back in Tromsø and made his Eliteserien debut in May 2019 against Odd. He was also capped for Norway U19. In the 2020 1. divisjon he played semi-regularly for Tromsø, that won a promotion back to the top tier.

In 2021, Mikkelsen had his major breakthrough, scoring eight goals in 27 league appearances, as the newly promoted side finished 12th in the table. On 9 December, after the last league fixture, Mikkelsen signed a new four-year contract with the club. He was one of three players nominated to win Eliteserien Young Player of the Year, but the award was eventually given to Mads Hedenstad Christiansen.[3] Mikkelsen retained his fine form in 2022, scoring seven goals and providing five assists in 26 appearances, helping his side to finish 7th in the Eliteserien table. After the season, Mikkelsen was voted Tromsø Player of the Year by the supporters of the club.[4]

Hammarby

On 25 January 2023, Mikkelsen transferred to Hammarby IF in Allsvenskan, signing a five-year contract.[5] [6] The transfer fee was reportedly set at around €2 Million, with potential bonuses included.[7] Throughout his debut season in Sweden, Mikkelsen struggled to make an impression, making 21 goalless league appearances.[8] [9] [10]

Bodø/Glimt

On 24 March 2024, Mikkelsen moved to Bodø/Glimt signing a four-year contract.[11]

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupContinentalTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Tromsdalen (loan)20181. divisjon300030
2019Eliteserien201131
20201. divisjon130130
2021Eliteserien27821299
202226710277
Total6815427217
Hammarby2023Allsvenskan2102010240
202400210021
Total2104110261
Bodø/Glimt2024Eliteserien1721022204
Total1721022204
Career total10917933212122

Notes and References

  1. Book: . 3 August 2023. Supportrarnas Matchprogram NR 424. Stockholm. Supportrarnas Matchprogram. 17.
  2. News: Velkommen til Daln, August og Henrik. 26 July 2018. Tromsdalen UIL. Norwegian. 23 December 2020.
  3. Web site: Nominerte årets unge spiller. 9 December 2021. 17 January 2023. Eliteserien. Norwegian.
  4. Web site: - En god sesong. 9 December 2022. 17 January 2023. Tromsø IL. Norwegian.
  5. Web site: August Mikkelsen klar för Hammarby. 25 January 2023. 25 January 2023. Hammarby Fotboll. Swedish.
  6. Web site: Mikkelsen solgt til Hammarby. 25 January 2023. 25 January 2023. Tromsø IL. Norwegian.
  7. Web site: TV 2 erfarer: Tromsø-juvelen selges for over 20 millioner. 23 January 2023. 25 January 2023. TV 2 (Norway). Norwegian.
  8. Web site: August Mikkelsen. 6 December 2023. Swedish Football Association. Swedish.
  9. Web site: Mikkelsen: 'Det här året har inte blivit som jag hoppades på' . 14 September 2023. 6 December 2023. Fotboll Sthlm. Swedish.
  10. Web site: Allsvenskans största floppar 2023 – klubb för klubb. 16 October 2023. 6 December 2023. Aftonbladet. Swedish.
  11. Web site: August er gul: – Glimt-fotballen vil passe meg . 2024-03-25 . Bodø/Glimt . nb-no.