Biography
Who is Henri Anier?
Early football years
Henri Anier began playing in the Flora youth system in Estonia. He spent the 2007 season with the club Warrior while on loan, appearing in 24 matches and finding the net 13 times. In early 2008, he moved up to the main Flora squad. His first Meistriliiga appearance happened on March 8, 2008, against Nõmme Kalju.
Later that same month, he became the youngest player to score a goal for Flora in the Meistriliiga at seventeen years old. During 2009, he spent time with the Italian side Sampdoria on a loan deal, playing for their Primavera team. Upon returning to Estonia in 2010, he helped Flora win the Meistriliiga title. He repeated this success in 2011 while leading the team with 21 goals.
International club career
In late 2011, Henri signed with the Norwegian team Viking. He made his Tippeligaen debut in March 2012. By April 2013, he was playing for Fredrikstad on a short-term loan. That summer, he moved to the Scottish Premiership to play for Motherwell. He debuted in a UEFA Europa League match against Kuban Krasnodar and scored his first league goal shortly after against Hibernian. He secured a permanent deal with the Steelmen in early 2014.
By mid-2014, he transferred to Germany to play for Erzgebirge Aue alongside his sibling, Hannes. In 2015, he signed with Dundee United in Scotland. He also spent time with Hibernian on loan during the 2015 season. Later stints included playing for the Swedish club Kalmar FF, Inverness Caledonian Thistle in Scotland, and FC Lahti in Finland. He later played in Asia for Suwon FC in South Korea, Muangthong United in Thailand, and Lee Man in Hong Kong.
National team and achievements
Henri started his international career within the Estonian youth setup in 2006. He represented the under-17, under-19, under-21, and under-23 national squads. His senior debut occurred in June 2011 during a match against Chile. His first international goal came in November 2012 during a friendly match versus Oman.
By March 2025, he reached a milestone of 100 international matches for his country in a game against Israel. Throughout his time in Estonia, he helped his teams secure league titles and various cups. He earned individual recognition as well, including being named the top goalscorer in the Meistriliiga in 2021 and in the Hong Kong Premier League for the 2023–24 season.
Height and personal life
Henri stands at 182 centimeters tall. He shares a background in professional sports with his younger brother, Hannes Anier, who is also a footballer. The two siblings played together at Erzgebirge Aue in Germany.
Henri attended the Tallinn German Gymnasium and Tallinn University during his formative years. He was born in Tallinn, Estonia, on December 17, 1990.
Birthday and age
Henri Anier was born on December 17, 1990, which makes Henri 35 years old today. That birthday falls under the Sagittarius sign. Henri shares the date with 53 other famous people.
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