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.
Sarajärvi at Independiente del Valle | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Jani Sarajärvi | ||
Date of birth | 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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