| Kari Laukkanen | |
| Birth Date: | 1963 12, df=yes |
| Birth Place: | Pielavesi, Finland |
| Height: | 1.76 m |
| Position: | Goalkeeper |
| Years1: | 1982–1986 |
| Clubs1: | KuPS |
| Caps1: | 105 |
| Goals1: | 0 |
| Years2: | 1986–1987 |
| Clubs2: | Cercle Brugge |
| Caps2: | 24 |
| Goals2: | 0 |
| Years3: | 1987 |
| Clubs3: | KuPS |
| Caps3: | 11 |
| Goals3: | 0 |
| Years4: | 1987–1990 |
| Clubs4: | Stuttgarter Kickers |
| Caps4: | 82 |
| Goals4: | 0 |
| Years5: | 1990–1995 |
| Caps5: | 145 |
| Goals5: | 0 |
| Years6: | 1995–1998 |
| Clubs6: | FinnPa |
| Caps6: | 131 |
| Goals6: | 0 |
| Years7: | 1999 |
| Clubs7: | HIK Hanko |
| Caps7: | 9 |
| Goals7: | 0 |
| Years8: | 1999 |
| Clubs8: | RiPS |
| Caps8: | 9 |
| Goals8: | 0 |
| Years9: | 2000 |
| Clubs9: | NJS |
| Caps9: | 1 |
| Goals9: | 0 |
| Nationalyears1: | 1985–1996 |
| Nationalcaps1: | 49 |
| Nationalgoals1: | 0 |
| Managerclubs1: | NJS |
Kari Laukkanen (born 14 December 1963) is a Finnish former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.[1] During his club career, he notably played for KuPS, Stuttgarter Kickers and Waldhof Mannheim. He also made 49 Appearances for the Finland national team. He is the current coach of NJS Nurmijärvi, playing in Kolmonen as well as goalkeeping coach for Finland's U21 team.