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Aki Riihilahti (Aki Pasinpoika Riihilahti) was born on 9 September, 1976 in Helsinki, Finland, is a Finnish footballer (born 1976). Discover Aki Riihilahti's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 47 years old?

Popular As Aki Pasinpoika Riihilahti
Occupation N/A
Age 47 years old
Zodiac Sign Virgo
Born 9 September, 1976
Birthday 9 September
Birthplace Helsinki, Finland
Nationality Finland

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Aki Riihilahti Height, Weight & Measurements

At 47 years old, Aki Riihilahti height is 1.85 m .

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Height 1.85 m
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Dating & Relationship status

He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Aki Riihilahti Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Aki Riihilahti worth at the age of 47 years old? Aki Riihilahti’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from Finland. We have estimated Aki Riihilahti's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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1976

Aki Pasinpoika Riihilahti (born 9 September 1976) is a retired Finnish footballer.

He is known as a hard working, defensive midfielder.

He is now working as the CEO of HJK Helsinki.

He was voted by leading European clubs to be the vice-chairman of European Club Association (ECA) and has also important positions both at UEFA (club competition committee) and FIFA (stakeholders committee).

1995

Riihilahti started his career at HJK where he made his Veikkausliiga debut in 1995.

1997

He has won the Finnish championship four times (1997, 2009, 2010 and 2011), the Finnish Cup three times with HJK, and the Finnish League Cup three times, and played a vital part when the first and so far only time a Finnish Club team qualified for the UEFA Champions League in the 1998–99 season.

1998

Riihilahti made his debut for the Finnish national team on 5 February 1998 against Cyprus.

1999

After his first spell in HJK, Riihilahti moved to Norway's Vålerenga I.F. for the 1999 season.

2000

He was a regular for Finland for most of the 2000s, and earned 69 caps scoring 11 goals.

He is part of the Finnish Golden generation in football, but mainly due to his work as football director at International level he has become one of the most well-known Finnish football person.

2001

After two seasons in Norway, he joined England's Crystal Palace in 2001, eventually becoming a fans' favourite at the club.

2004

In Palace's 2004–05 Premier League season he showed he has what it takes to play in one of Europe's top leagues.

Riihilahti was so loved by the Crystal Palace faithful that a Finnish flag with the legend 'AKI 15' across the centre was hung behind one of the Selhurst Park goals for the entire Premier League season.

However, his next season, back in the Championship, following Palace's relegation, was not so successful because injuries limited his chances.

Despite not playing for most of his last season with Palace, Riihilahti has a place in the club Hall of Fame as he held the club record for gaining the most caps for his country whilst at Palace.

2006

After his contract with Palace expired in the summer of 2006, Riihilahti was picked up by 1. FC Kaiserslautern on a one-year deal.

2009

In June 2007, Riihilahti signed a two and a half-year deal with Stockholm club Djurgårdens IF and on 31 July 2009 returned to Finland to sign with HJK in which he has made a crucial contribution in the club's record 5 consecutive championships 2009–2013.

2011

On 29 October 2011, Riihilahti celebrated his 100th league match for HJK by scoring once, in the last match of the season, in a 5–2 home win against Haka, and retired after the club won a convincing double that season.

Riihilahti has worked as the CEO of HJK Helsinki's stadium Bolt Arena since 2011 and as the CEO of HJK Helsinki since 2013.

He graduated from the MBA program of University of Liverpool in 2011 and has done some studies in Harvard University and Yale University as well.

Riihilahti had a key role in establishment of the UEFA Europa Conference League which started during the 2021-2022 season.

During his career Riihilahti has written columns for newspapers, such as The Times and the Finnish Iltalehti.

He has also been involved in many good charity projects like ’'Icehearts and ’'Peace United.

Apart from his careers in sports and media he has been involved in many high profile political and business committees.

2019

Riihilahti divorced 2019 and is a father of two children.

Riihilahti married his Tanssii Tähtien kanssa-dance partner, Katri Mäkinen in 2023.

He is the older brother of Finnish TV and sports reporter Riku Riihilahti, and the uncle of professional footballer Daniel Riihilahti, playing in Brann II.