Kaapo Kakko Age, Wiki and Bio

Kaapo Kakko

Quick Info

ProfessionIce Hockey Player
NationalityFinnish
Date of Birth13/02/2001
Age24 years
BirthplaceTurku, Finland

Bio/Wiki

Full NameKaapo Ville Olavi Kakko
Earned NameThe Finnish Phenom
Zodiac signAquarius
HometownTurku, Finland
Food HabitNon-vegetarian
College/UniversityTurku Professional Institute, Peltola Campus, Turku, Finland

Physical Stats & More

Height6' 1" (185 cm)
Weight95 Kg (215 lbs)
Eye ColorBlue
Hair ColorGolden Blonde

Personal Life

Marital StatusUnmarried
NationalityFinnish

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

FatherPetri Kakko (businessman)
MotherSari Kakko (educator)
SiblingsBrother - Sami Kakko

Career

PositionForward
ShootsLeft
Team(s)
  • Seattle Kraken (National Hockey League)
  • Turun Palloseura (TPS) (Former)
  • New York Rangers (Former)
Award(s)
  • Year: 2019 Awards: Array
Notable Achievements
  • Scored 22 goals in 45 games during the 2018-19 season in Finland.
  • Won a gold medal with Finland's junior team in the World Junior Championships on 5 January 2019.
  • Youngest player to win gold medals in all three IIHF world championships.
  • Placed second overall by the New York Rangers in the 2019 NHL draft.
  • Signed a three-year contract with the New York Rangers on 11 July 2019.
  • Became the eighth player in Rangers history to score an NHL goal at 18 or younger.
  • Scored 14 goals in his last season with the New York Rangers.
  • Traded to the Seattle Kraken on 18 December 2024.

Favourites

CookingFavorite pastime includes cooking.
Food
  • Beef
  • Chicken
  • Bacon
  • Meatballs
  • Mashed potatoes
  • Gluten-free pasta
  • Bolognese
  • McDonald’s Big Mac meal

Style Quotient

FitnessA fitness enthusiast who shares gym session pictures on social media.
TravelEnjoys traveling to distant places in his free time.

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/kaapokakko/

Some Lesser Known Facts

Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and celiac disease at the age of five.
Changed his daily habits and diet due to health conditions.
Fluent in Finnish, Swedish, and English.
Spotted enjoying alcoholic beverages on various occasions.