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Kai Haaskivi (Kai Olavi Haaskivi) was born on 28 December, 1955 in Lahti, Finland, is a Finnish footballer and coach (born 1955). Discover Kai Haaskivi'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 68 years old?
Popular As |
Kai Olavi Haaskivi |
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Age |
68 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
Born |
28 December, 1955 |
Birthday |
28 December |
Birthplace |
Lahti, Finland |
Nationality |
Finland
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He is a member of famous Player with the age 68 years old group.
Kai Haaskivi Height, Weight & Measurements
At 68 years old, Kai Haaskivi height is 5ft 10in .
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5ft 10in |
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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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Kai Haaskivi Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Kai Haaskivi worth at the age of 68 years old? Kai Haaskivi’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from Finland. We have estimated Kai Haaskivi'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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Player |
Kai Haaskivi Social Network
Timeline
Kai Haaskivi (born 28 December 1955) is a retired Finnish soccer player.
He starred in the North American Soccer League, playing outdoor as well as indoor soccer.
He also played for the Finland national football team.
He now coaches in the United States.
The 178 cm midfielder began his NASL career in the summer of 1978 with the Dallas Tornado.
Haaskivi began his MISL career in the league's inaugural season of 1978–79 with the Houston Summit.
Playing the next season with the Summit as well, he was named an MISL all-star in both seasons.
He also scored against Italy's World Cup Legend, Dino Zoff, in Turin, Italy during a 1978 World Cup qualifier.
Haaskivi played in 1979–80 with the Houston Hurricane and 1981–82 with the Edmonton Drillers.
The team lost the championship to the New York Arrows in 1980.
He led the league in assists in 1981 with 21 and helped the Drillers win the 1980–81 NASL indoor championship and was named the MVP of the finals.
He finished his NASL career with 112 points in 135 games.
Haaskivi went on to star with the Cleveland Force from 1982–88.
In a 1982 friendly in Helsinki against England, celebrating the Finnish F.A.'s 75th anniversary, he scored on a penalty kick as the Finnish team lost 1–4.
While with the Force he led the league in assists in the 1986–87 season.
He was an eight-time league all-star selection and was named MVP of the 1987 All-Star Game in Los Angeles.
Haaskivi played 12 full internationals for Finland, notching three goals in the process.
He then played one season for the Baltimore Blast before returning to Cleveland as player-coach of the Cleveland Crunch in 1989.
During the mid-1990s he served as the first director for IMG's soccer academy in Bradenton.
He was assistant coach of the U-17 U.S. National (boys) Teams.
He retired as a player after the 1991–92 season when the MISL, by then named Major Soccer League, folded.
The Crunch moved to the National Professional Soccer League.
Haaskivi served as color analyst on the team's radio broadcasts.
Haaskivi finished his career in the top ten of several MISL career statistical categories, including fifth in points with 683, tied for ninth in goals with 297, second in assists with 386, and eights in games played with 425.
From 2001 to 2004 he was head coach and general manager of Pittsburgh Riverhounds, an A-League team.
He also coached in Cleveland as the men's and women's head coach for the Myers University Mustangs, and NAIA school.
Served as the director of coaching for the Cleveland United and the Braden River soccer club in Florida.
Currently works for the US Soccer Federation as a Youth National Team Scout.
In September 2006, Kai was inducted to the Greater Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame and in March 2013, Haaskivi was one of six men named to the 2013 class of the Indoor Soccer Hall of Fame.
Haaskivi is brother-in-law of former star Finnish ice hockey player Matti Hagman and uncle to Calgary Flames Left Wing Niklas Hagman.
His father, Olavi Haaskivi, served as the Director of Coaching for the Finnish Football Association for 35 years.
His son is the actor Olli Haaskivi.