Kaapo Kakko Height, Age, Family, Biography
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Full Name | Kaapo Ville Olavi Kakko |
Earned Name | The Finnish Phenom |
Profession | Ice Hockey Player |
Physical Stats | |
Height (approx.) | 6' 1" (185 cm) |
Weight (approx.) | 95 Kg (215 lbs) |
Eye Colour | Blue |
Hair Colour | Golden Blonde |
Career | |
Position | Forward |
Shoots | Left |
Team(s) | • Seattle Kraken (National Hockey League) • Turun Palloseura (TPS) (Former) • New York Rangers (Former) |
Award(s) | 2019 • Jarmo Wasama Memorial Trophy • President's Trophy |
Personal Life | |
Date of Birth | 13 February 2001 (Tuesday) |
Age (as of 2025) | 24 Years |
Birthplace | Turku, Finland |
Zodiac sign | Aquarius |
Autograph | ![]() |
Nationality | Finnish |
Hometown | Turku, Finland |
College/University | Turku Professional Institute, Peltola Campus, Turku, Finland |
Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
Social Media | |
Relationships & More | |
Marital Status | Unmarried |
Family | |
Parents | Father- Petri Kakko (businessman) Mother- Sari Kakko (educator) |
Siblings | Brother- Sami Kakko |
Money Factor | |
Net Worth (approx.) | $3 million (as of 2025) [1]The Times of India |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Kaapo Kakko
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When Kaapo Kakko was five years old, he went to the doctor for a regular checkup. He felt healthy and did not notice anything wrong. However, his blood tests showed that he had type 1 diabetes and celiac disease.
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He stayed in the hospital for about a week while doctors watched over him. He then changed his food and daily habits because of his health conditions.
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Kaapo Kakko primarily plays as a right winger but has also played as a centre.
- In the 2018-19 season in Finland, he scored 22 goals in 45 games.
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On 5 January 2019, Kaapo Kakko scored the winning goal for Finland’s junior team and won a gold medal in the World Junior Championships.
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He is the youngest player ever to win gold medals in all three IIHF world championships, U18, Junior, and Senior tournaments.
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That same year, Kaapo Kakko played for Finland’s senior team. He led them with six goals and helped them win the world championship.
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On 21 June 2019, he was placed second overall by the New York Rangers in the National Hockey League (NHL) draft and was rated as the top European skater.
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On 11 July 2019, Kaapo Kakko signed a three-year contract with the New York Rangers and played his first NHL game for the Rangers on 3 October 2019.
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He scored his first NHL goal on 12 October 2019, against the Edmonton Oilers, and became the eighth player in Rangers history to score a goal at the age of 18 or younger.
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Kaapo Kakko also became the second person born in the 21st century to score an NHL goal, a few hours after Ville Heinola did the same for the Winnipeg Jets.
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His first contract with the New York Rangers ended in 2022. He then renewed his two-year contract, worth $4.2 million, with the team on 28 July 2022.
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On 13 June 2024, Kaapo Kakko signed a one-year, $2.4 million contract with the Rangers.
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In his last season with the New York Rangers, he scored 14 goals.
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In the 2024-25 season, Kaapo Kakko played for both the Rangers and the Seattle Kraken and achieved 44 points (with 14 goals and 30 assists) in 79 games.
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On 18 December 2024, during the 2024-25 season, he was traded from the Rangers to the Seattle Kraken in exchange for Will Borgen and two draft picks.
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In July 2025, Kaapo Kakko signed a three-year contract worth $12.75 million with the Seattle Kraken.
- Kaapo Kakko is fluent in Finnish, Swedish, and English.
- Once, in a media interview, he said that cooking was his favourite pastime. He liked to eat beef, chicken, bacon, meatballs, mashed potatoes, gluten-free pasta, and bolognese. He added that he often enjoyed a McDonald’s Big Mac meal.
- Kaapo Kakko is a fitness enthusiast and goes to the gym regularly. He often shares pictures of his gym sessions on social media.
- He likes travelling to distant places in his free time.
- Kaapo Kakko is often spotted enjoying alcoholic beverages on various occasions.
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