Niklas Tarvajärvi


Niklas Henrikki Tarvajärvi is a retired Finnish professional footballer who played as a Striker.

Career

Jokerit

Tarvajärvi started his career at FC Jokerit in Finland's Veikkausliiga. During the 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 four years in the Netherlands, Tarvajarvi joined Neuchâtel Xamax in February 2009.

Karlsruher SC

He then signed on 21 July 2009 a two-year 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.

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

International