Quick Facts
Biography
Niklas Henrikki Tarvajärvi (born 13 March 1983 in Tuusula) is a Finnish footballer who is currently playing for RiPS in the Finnish fourth-highest division.
Career
Jokerit
Tarvajärvi started his career at FC Jokerit in Finland's Veikkausliiga. During seasons 2001-2004 he represented the team in 39 matches and scored 11 goals.
MyPa
After FC Jokerit was sold to rivals HJK Helsinki in March 2004 and renamed to Klubi-04 Tarvajarvi transferred to MyPa. In the next two seasons he made 37 appearances and 3 goals.
Heerenveen
In the summer of 2005 he moved to Heerenveen. Between 2005 and 2009 he gained 30 appearances in the team and scored four goals. He also spent time on loan in De Graafschap and Vitesse Arnhem.
Neuchâtel Xamax
After almost 4 years in Netherlands, Tarvajarvi joined Neuchâtel Xamax in February 2009.
Karlsruher SC
He then signed on 21 July 2009 a two years contract with Karlsruher SC.
Go Ahead Eagles
After his contract in Karlsruher ended he transferred to Dutch Eerste Divisie side Go Ahead Eagles.
RoPS
In April 2013 it was reported that Tarvajärvi had signed a contract with Veikkausliiga team RoPS. He decided to leave the team after only 10 appearances.
S.C. Joure and Futsal Heerenveen
2014 currently playing for an amateur club in the Netherlands. Also playing Futsal at Futsal Heerenveen. Lost at April 3 against an amazing WMC2 with 7-5.
International career
Tarvajärvi debuted in the Finland national team on 12 March 2005, coming on as a substitute against Kuwait in a friendly match.
Honours
Club
- MyPa
- Veikkausliiga: 2005
- Finnish Cup: 2004
Career statistics
International
- As of 17 June 2013
| Finland national team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Apps | Goals |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 4 | 0 |