Marco Casagrande (footballer)
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This article is about a Finnish sports executive and former footballer. For Finnish architect and former mercenary, see Marco Casagrande.
For an Italian sculptor, see Marco Casagrande (sculptor).
Marco Casagrande (born 4 April 1972) is a Finnish sports executive and a former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He spent most of his playing career with Turun Palloseura (TPS) and captained the team. After retiring as a player, Casagrande worked as sporting director and chief executive officer of TPS.[1][2] He was previously also the chairman of JPY, Jalkapallon pelaajayhdistys (eng. The Football Players Union) in 2004–2005.
Quick Facts Personal information, Date of birth ...
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | (1972-04-04) 4 April 1972 (age 52) | ||
Place of birth | Turku, Finland | ||
Height | 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Youth career | |||
1984–1989 | Åbo IFK | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1990–1992 | Åbo IFK | 44 | (0) |
1992–1993 | Turun Pallo | 28 | (5) |
1993–2005 | TPS | 272 | (35) |
Managerial career | |||
2006–2009 | TPS (sporting director) | ||
2009–2013 | TPS (CEO) | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 1 May 2024 |
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Casagrande is currently the secretary general of the Finnish FA, having started in the position in 2013.[3][4][5][6][7]