Jani Sarajärvi

Jani Sarajärvi (born 9 September 1979 in Pudasjärvi) is a Finnish professional football manager who is currently working as a head coach for Estonian Meistriliiga side Nõmme United. Sarajärvi, a former pro player, has previously held head or assistant coaching positions in three continents, both in premier club level and national team settings. As a researcher PhD student at the University of Lisbon, one of the best academic football institutions in Europe, he is also a highly motivated student of the game.

Jani Sarajärvi
Sarajärvi at Independiente del Valle
Personal information
Full name Jani Sarajärvi
Date of birth (1979-09-09) 9 September 1979
Place of birth Pudasjärvi, Finland
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
Nõmme United (head coach)
Gambia (coach-analyst)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2000–2001 VPS 49 (5)
2002–2003 IFK Norrköping 29 (0)
2003–2005 AC Allianssi 47 (3)
2006 FF Jaro 16 (0)
2007–2008 TPS 17 (1)
2009–2010 FF Jaro 17 (0)
2011 FC YPA 25 (0)
International career
2000-2001 Finland U-21 8 (0)
2005 Finland 1 (0)
Managerial career
2013-2014 FC YPA
2016-2017 VPS (assistant)
2019 HJK (assistant)
2020 Independiente del Valle (assistant)
2021– Gambia (coach-analyst)
2024– Nõmme United
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 8 October 2009
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 9 September 2009
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