Pyry Soiri (born 22 September 1994) is a Finnish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Romanian Liga I side Universitatea Craiova, and the Finland national team. Born in Ekenäs, Finland, to a Finnish mother, Iina Soiri, and a Namibian father, he spent most of his childhood in Africa.
He holds both Finnish and Namibian citizenships. He began his senior career at the age of 17 playing for MYPA. Soiri made his international debut for Finland in November 2017 and has since had over 30 caps.
He appeared in 9 out of 10 of Finland’s UEFA Euro 2020 qualification matches and thus helped Finland reach their first ever major tournament, the UEFA Euro 2020.
Quick Facts:
Full Name | Pyry Henri Hidipo Soiri |
Date Of Birth | September 22, 1994 |
Age | 30 Years (As of 2024) |
Nationality | Finnish |
Profession | Footballer |
Bio/Wiki:
Full Name | Pyry Henri Hidipo Soiri |
Nickname | Pyry Soiri |
Famous Name | Pyry Soiri |
Date of Birth | September 22, 1994 |
Age | 30 Years (As of 2024) |
Birthplace | Tammisaarri |
Hometown | Ekenas, Finland |
House/Residence | Tammisaari |
Nationality | Finnish |
Religion | He follows Christianity |
Ethnicity | Christianity |
Profession | Footballer |
Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Virgo |
Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
Hobbies | Traveling Workout Spending Time With Family |
Signature |
Body Measurement:
Weight | In Kg – 63 Kg In lbs – 154 lbs |
Height | In Feet – 6’ 0’’ In Meters – 1.83 M In Centimeters – 183 CM |
Body Measurement | Chest In Inches – 38’’ In centimeters – 96 Cm Waist In Inches – 34 In In Centimeter – 86 Cm |
Eyes Color | Pale Blue |
Hair Color | Dark Brown |
Skin Tone | Pale Yellow |
Contact Info:
Phone No. | Not Available Publicly |
Not Disclosed Yet |
Career/profession:
Debut | November 2017 |
Club(s)/Team(s) | Finland National Football Team CS Universitatea Craiova |
Jersey Number | #13 |
Position | Right-Back |
Foot | Right |
Strengths | Defender Shoot Accuracy Pressure Handling Dribble |
Coach/Mentor | Markku Kanerva |
Career Turning Point | 2017 |
Achievements:
Awards/Honors | Club domestic league appearances and goals National team caps and goals. |
Family:
Father | Not Known |
Mother | Lina Soiri |
Brothers | Will Be Updated Soon |
Sisters | Will Be Updated Soon |
Love Life:
Girlfriend/Wife | Not Known |
Controversies | N/A |
Education:
School | Will Be Updated Soon |
College/University | Will Be Updated Soon |
Educational Qualification | Will Be Updated Soon |
Favorites:
Favorite Actor | Tom Hardy |
Favorite Actress | Laura Birn |
Favorite Sports | Football (Soccer) |
Favorite Athlete | Usain Bolt |
Favorite Destination | Niagara Falls |
Favorite Country | Canada |
Favorite Book | Atomic Habits |
Favorite Food | Italian Cuisine |
Favorite Drink | Water |
Favorite Color | Black |
Favorite Cars Brand | Porsche |
Favorite Phone | iPhone |
Favorite Singer | Rihana |
Favorite Pet | Cat, Dogs |
Style Quotient:
Cars Collection | Toyota Crown Toyota Corolla Volkswagen |
Bike Collection | Sports Bicycle |
Social Media:
Official Website | None |
@hidipo | |
PyryHenriHidipoSoiri | |
He is not on Twitter | |
Tiktok | Not Available |
Money Factor:
Net Worth (approx.) | $4Million |
Earning Source | National Salary Sponsors Promotions Playing For Different Top Clubs |
Salary (approx.) | $500,000/Year |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Pyry Soiri:
- Born in Ekenäs, Finland, in 1994, Soiri spent most of his childhood in Africa due to his Namibian father.
- He holds both Finnish and Namibian citizenship.
- His football journey began at age 17 with MYPA, his hometown club.
National Team Debut and Achievements:
- In 2017, Soiri earned his first cap for the Finnish national team, scoring a dramatic equalizer against Croatia in his debut match.
- He has since accumulated over 30 appearances for Finland, featuring in the UEFA Euro 2020 qualifiers and tournament.
- At club level, Soiri has played for various Finnish and Romanian teams, most recently joining Universitatea Craiova in 2023.
Playing Style and Strengths:
- Known as a versatile midfielder, Soiri can play in both central and attacking roles.
- He possesses good technical skills, vision, and passing ability, often dictating the tempo of the game.
- Soiri is also a reliable goalscorer, with a knack for arriving late in the box.
Interesting Facts:
- Soiri’s father, Paulus, was a Namibian sprinter who competed in the 1992 Olympics.
- He is nicknamed “Pyka” by his teammates and fans.
- Soiri enjoys music and playing the guitar in his free time.
- He is known for his humble and down-to-earth personality.