Age, Biography and Wiki
Petri Pasanen was born on 24 September, 1980 in Lahti, Finland, is a Finnish footballer (born 1980). Discover Petri Pasanen'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 43 years old?
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| Age |
43 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Libra |
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24 September 1980 |
| Birthday |
24 September |
| Birthplace |
Lahti, Finland |
| Nationality |
Finland
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Petri Pasanen Height, Weight & Measurements
At 43 years old, Petri Pasanen height is 1.87 m and Weight 185 lbs.
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1.87 m |
| Weight |
185 lbs |
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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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Petri Pasanen Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Petri Pasanen worth at the age of 43 years old? Petri Pasanen’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from Finland. We have estimated Petri Pasanen's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Player |
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Timeline
Petri Pasanen (born 24 September 1980) is a Finnish football coach, TV studio presenter and a former professional footballer who played as a defender.
He was most comfortable as centre-back, but also played right-back and left-back as well.
Pasanen began his senior career in his native Finland before moving to Ajax.
Born in Lahti, Finland, Pasanen became a regular for local club FC Lahti during the club's promotion season in 1998.
During the next two seasons he made 42 appearances for the club in Finland's Veikkausliiga.
Many of Europe's top clubs had become interested in the promising Pasanen, and in the summer of 2000 he joined Dutch club Ajax.
The transfer fee was not disclosed, but is believed to be around 6 million Finnish markka, which corresponds roughly to €1 million.
He made his international debut on 15 November 2000 against the Republic of Ireland.
Pasanen has mostly played at right back for Finland, and has also served as the national team's captain, when Sami Hyypiä and Jari Litmanen have not played.
He became a regular in the Ajax defense in his first season, but his progress was halted when he broke his foot in August 2001, and had to miss most of the 2001–02 season.
Next season he was a regular again as Ajax reached the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League.
He scored his only goal on 22 May 2002 in a home friendly at the Helsinki Olympic Stadium against Latvia, which Finland won 2–1.
Pasanen has also played in Finland national futsal team, where he has six caps and two goals.
After his playing career, Pasanen has worked as a youth coach for FC Lahti, and as an assistant coach of the club's first team during 2022–2023.
He fell out of favour at Ajax in 2003–04, and spent the second half of the season on loan at English club Portsmouth in the Premier League.
Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp was interested in purchasing Pasanen at the end of the season, but claimed Ajax's asking price was too high.
Pasanen was then signed by reigning German champions Werder Bremen in the summer of 2004.
He became a key player for the club, helping them to a top three finish in the Bundesliga and the second round of the Champions League in each of his first two seasons at the club.
He spent most of his career at Bundesliga club Werder Bremen which he represented in the UEFA Champions League in multiple seasons, and in the 2009 UEFA Cup Final.
At international level, he made 76 appearances for the Finland national team scoring one goal.
Whilst at Bremen he played in the 2009 UEFA Cup Final.
On 30 June 2011, after the end of his contract, he left Werder Bremen, and signed for Red Bull Salzburg.
On 12 May 2012, Salzburg announced that they would not renew Pasanen's contract and he would be free to look for a new club during the summer.
On 28 July 2012, Pasanen signed a two-year contract with Danish topflight side AGF.
He scored his first goal for AGF on 10 December 2012, in a 3−3 home draw against Silkeborg.
In May 2014, FC Lahti announced that Pasanen would return to Lahti and that he had signed a contract until the end of the 2016 season.
After his professional career, Pasanen has worked as a football pundit for Yle in 2014–2018, and for MTV Oy in 2018–2020.
On 29 September 2015, Pasanen announced that he would retire from professional football at the end of the season.
Pasanen was also a regular for the Finland national team.
Since 2020, Pasanen has worked for MTV and C More Finland as a football studio host in UEFA Champions League matches and international tournaments.
In May 2023, Pasanen worked as a studio host in 2023 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship tournament.
His son Samuel Pasanen is also a professional footballer, playing for FC Lahti in Veikkausliiga.
