Sami Hyypia not-originally signed photograph in very good condition. Sami Tuomas Hyypia (born 07/10/1973) is a Finnish footballer who played in the centre back position. Currently he plays for German Bundesliga side Bayer 04 Leverkusen. He last played for German Bundesliga side Bayer 04 Leverkusen and was the captain of the Finland national football team. He joined Leverkusen in summer 2009, ending a ten year spell at Liverpool. On 2 May 2011 Hyypid announced his intention to retire from professional football at the end of the 2010-11 season in order to take up a coaching role with Bayer Leverkusen.