Mikael Egill Ellertsson (born 11 March 2002) is an Icelandic professional footballer who plays as a full-back, wing-back or central midfielder for club Genoa and the Iceland national team.
Ellertsson made his professional debut for SPAL on the 14 August 2021, replacing Moustapha Yabre during the 2âÂÂ1 Coppa Italia loss against Benevento, just a few days after scoring a brace in the 5âÂÂ0 friendly win against Adriese.
On 30 August 2021, Ellertsson signed a five-year contract for Spezia; on the same day he returned to SPAL on loan until 2022.
On 26 January 2023, Ellertsson joined Venezia in Serie B and signed a contract through the 2026âÂÂ27 season.
On 31 January 2025, Ellertsson signed with Genoa and was loaned back to Venezia for the remainder of the 2024âÂÂ25 season.
Having played for the country at youth level, Ellertsson made his debut for the Iceland national team on 8 October 2021 in a World Cup qualifier against Armenia.
Born in Iceland, Ellertsson is of Indonesian descent on his mothers side.
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