Paavo Valakari

Paavo Valakari is a Finnish football coach and former player who played as a goalkeeper. He is a performance coach of Scottish club St Johnstone.

Playing career

Valakari signed with Käpylän Pallo for the 2019 season.

Coaching career

In December 2024, Valakari became a performance coach of Scottish club St Johnstone.

Personal life

His father Simo is a former professional player and currently a football manager. His younger brothers Onni and Toivo are also footballers.