Sixten Boström

Sixten Boström (born 15 September 1963) is a Finnish soccer coach and former midfielder, who is currently the assistant coach for Finnish club KuPS.

Early life and career
Boström was born in Helsinki to a Swedish-speaking family. He played for local team HJK before moving to Häcken, Geylang International, Kuusysi and FinnPa during his playing days. He earned 14 caps for Finland, scoring 2 goals.

As a head coach, Boström was in charge of Ekenäs, Jaro and Örebro before joining HJK in 2013. A poor start to the following season led to his firing on 29 April 2014 despite winning the Veikkausliiga in his first season.

Previously, he worked as an assistant coach under Gregg Berhalter for Columbus Crew of Major League Soccer after being hired in February 2015. Together, they reached the MLS Cup in 2015.

He was announced at head coach of Finnish club SJK on 20 February 2017, and the club announced his departure on 2 June 2017.

Player

 * HJK
 * Mestaruussarja: 1981, 1987
 * Finnish Cup: 1981


 * Kuusysi
 * Mestaruussarja: 1989
 * Veikkausliiga: 1991


 * Geylang International
 * FAS Premier League: 1988, 1990


 * Jurong Town
 * President's Cup: 1989

Coach

 * HJK
 * Veikkausliiga: 2013

Individual
 * Veikkausliiga Coach of the Month: September 2013