Timo Kautonen: key obituary facts
Is Timo Kautonen dead? Yes. Timo Kautonen died on May 6, 2026, at age 81.
Cause of death: Timo Kautonen's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Timo Kautonen known for?
He was known as Finnish association football player.
More about Timo Kautonen
Born: 12 March 1945.
Place of birth: Lahti.
Gender: male.
Nationality: Finland.
Awards: Captain’s Ball, Finnish Football Hall of Fame.
Children: Tommi Kautonen, Turo Kautonen.
Timo Kautonen, a Finnish footballer, died on May 6, 2026, at the age of 81.
He played 42 matches for the Finland national football team from 1964 to 1976 and spent more than 20 seasons with Lahti-based clubs, בעיקר with Reipas Lahti. Kautonen was also associated with Kuusysi and was inducted into the Finnish Football Hall of Fame in 2005.
His sons, Turo Kautonen and Tommi Kautonen, were also professional footballers; Tommi later became a manager.
Timo Kautonen, 81, Finnish footballer (Reipas, Kuusysi, national team). (death announced on this date)