Age, Biography and Wiki
Simo Valakari (Simo Johannes Valakari) was born on 28 April, 1973 in Helsinki, Finland, is a Finnish footballer and coach (born 1973). Discover Simo Valakari'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 50 years old?
| Popular As |
Simo Johannes Valakari |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
50 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus |
| Born |
28 April 1973 |
| Birthday |
28 April |
| Birthplace |
Helsinki, Finland |
| Nationality |
Finland
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He is a member of famous Player with the age 50 years old group.
Simo Valakari Height, Weight & Measurements
At 50 years old, Simo Valakari height is 1.78 m .
| Physical Status |
| Height |
1.78 m |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Simo Valakari's Wife?
His wife is Inkeri Valakari
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Inkeri Valakari |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Onni Valakari, Paavo Valakari, Toivo Valakari |
Simo Valakari Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Simo Valakari worth at the age of 50 years old? Simo Valakari’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from Finland. We have estimated Simo Valakari'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 |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Player |
Simo Valakari Social Network
Timeline
Simo Johannes Valakari (born 28 April 1973) is a Finnish football manager and a former player.
He is currently the manager of Latvian Higher League side Riga FC.
Valakari began his playing career with KontU in the Finnish lower divisions, before first moving to FinnPa in 1995 and then to Scottish club Motherwell in 1996.
After four seasons in Scotland, he was off to Derby County in the Premier League.
Valakari failed to become a first team regular at Pride Park Stadium and decided to join Dallas Burn for the 2004 MLS season and finished the year with a goal and four assists.
Following the 2006 season, his contract was not renewed with the team, known by that time as FC Dallas.
Valakari decided to return to Finland for the 2007 Veikkausliiga season, where he signed for TPS, managed by Mixu Paatelainen.
He retired from playing in 2009 after several injuries.
Valakari was a regular with the Finnish national team during his stay in Europe.
He made a total of 32 caps for his country.
Valakari was named manager of Åbo IFK in January 2010 and subsequently ended his playing career.
He, however returned "home" as he announced his return to Käpylän Pallo as a youth coach after the 2010 season.
In 2012, Valakari joined SJK as the head coach.
In 2013, he managed the team to gain promotion to the Veikkausliiga and they went on to win the Finnish championship in 2015.
The team also won the Finnish League Cup in 2014 and the Finnish Cup in 2016.
After working as assistant manager for the Finnish national team after being fired from the SJK job, he was appointed head coach of Norwegian Eliteserien side Tromsø IL in June 2017.
In 2018, his contract was extended until 2022, but he was fired after the relegation in 2019.
In November 2020, Valakari was appointed as the head coach of KuPS.
Under Valakari, KuPS won two consecutive Finnish Cup titles in 2021 and 2022, and finished in the 2nd place in Veikkausliiga twice, falling just a one point short to HJK on both occasions.
Valakari also led KuPS to the UEFA Europa Conference League qualifiers on two occasions.
In 2021–22, the club reached to the (fourth) play-off round, but was knocked out by Union Berlin.
Next year they reached to the 3rd round, where they eventually fell short to Young Boys.
His contract was terminated by mutual consent on 13 January 2023.
Shortly after his contract termination with KuPS, it was announced that Valakari was named the head coach of FK Auda in Latvia for the 2023 season.
Valakari was named The Virslīga Coach of the Month in September 2023.
In the end of the season, Auda finished 3rd in the league and won their first medal in the premier division, and also qualified for the UEFA Conference League qualifiers again.
On 13 December 2023, it was reported in Finnish media that Valakari is about to be named the new head coach of a fellow Latvian side Riga FC.
On the next day, the club confirmed that they had appointed Valakari as the new head coach.
Valakari's sons Onni and Paavo are also footballers.
