Santeri Väänänen
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Santeri Väänänen 2026 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Santeri Väänänen has appeared in 8 Eliteserien matches this season, totalling 446 minutes at an average rating of 6.65. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Eliteserien midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eliteserien | 8 | 446 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 6.65 |
 WC Qualification Europe | 2 | 70 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6.52 |
| Total | 10 | 516 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 6.62 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Shots | 1 | 0.20 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 9 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 18 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 18 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.20 | 12 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Key passes | 1 | 0.20 | 5 |
| Chances created | 1 | 0.20 | 7 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 16 |
Santeri Väänänen has taken 1 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 446 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 2nd percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Santeri Väänänen has 0 assists and 1 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 446 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 18th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 256 | 51.70 | 84 |
| Accurate passes | 209 | 42.20 | 79 |
| Pass accuracy | 82.0% | n/a | 46 |
| Long balls won | 5 | 1.01 | 35 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.20 | 41 |
| Backward passes | 51 | 10.29 | 73 |
| Passes (final third) | 33 | 6.66 | 76 |
Santeri Väänänen has completed 209 of 256 passes at 82% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 84th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.40 | 21 |
| Dribble attempts | 3 | 0.61 | 10 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 87 |
| Duels won | 27 | 5.45 | 65 |
| Aerials won | 4 | 0.81 | 58 |
| Touches | 339 | 68.40 | 79 |
| Possession lost | 65 | 13.12 | 52 |
| Dribbled past | 8 | 1.61 | 97 |
| Fouls won | 9 | 1.82 | 74 |
| Dispossessed | 3 | 0.61 | 29 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Santeri Väänänen completes 2 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 27 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 14 | 2.83 | 88 |
| Tackles won | 7 | 1.41 | 69 |
| Interceptions | 7 | 1.41 | 75 |
| Clearances | 7 | 1.41 | 57 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 16 | 3.23 | 24 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 49 |
Santeri Väänänen makes 14 tackles and 7 interceptions , adding 7 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 32 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 88th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 4 | 0.81 | 29 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 10 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 10 |
| Foul involvements | 13 | 2.62 | 54 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Santeri Väänänen has committed 4 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
EliteserienMainly right central midfielder (2 appearances), also at left defensive midfielder (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Santeri Väänänen previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa Conference League | 6 | 496 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6.45 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | 22 | 1,573 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 52 | 6.49 |
 Friendly International | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6.69 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | 19 | 1,029 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 40 | 6.60 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | 23 | 1,242 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 44 | 6.91 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa League | 10 | 765 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 4.07 |
 Champions League | 3 | 300 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Champions League| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Veikkausliiga | 13 | 835 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Veikkausliiga| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europa Conference League | 5 | 242 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 6.79 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | 9 | 540 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Santeri Väänänen
Eliteserien 2026 season
This season in the Eliteserien, Santeri Väänänen has featured across 8 appearances (4 starts), totalling 446 minutes. Santeri Väänänen has attempted 1 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Santeri Väänänen has created 1 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 2 successful dribbles from 3 attempts (67% success rate). Santeri Väänänen has contributed 1 key passes and 2 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Santeri Väänänen has registered 14 tackles (7 won), 7 interceptions, and 7 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 209 from 256 pass attempts, a 82% pass accuracy rate. Santeri Väänänen has won 27 of 46 total duels.
Discipline
Santeri Väänänen has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 4 fouls and winning 9.
About Santeri Väänänen
Santeri Väänänen is a 24-year-old midfielder playing for Rosenborg in the Eliteserien, representing Finland. Santeri Väänänen is right-footed and wears the number 6 shirt. Born on 1 January 2002.
Most recent appearance
Santeri Väänänen's most recent match was away at Start on November 8th. Rosenborg won 0-3. Santeri Väänänen played 15 minutes with a match rating of 6.59.
Recent matches
- November 8th0-3 winatStart(15 mins, rating 6.59)
- July 16th3-0 winvsKristiansund(36 mins, rating 6.54)
- July 20th2-1 lossatHungary(34 mins, rating 6.78)
- December 23rd4-0 lossatGermany(0 mins, rating 0)
- April 20th2-2 drawvsBodø / Glimt(90 mins, rating 6.24)
Next fixture
Santeri Väänänen and Rosenborg are next in action on November 2nd against Fredrikstad in the Eliteserien. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Rosenborg vs Fredrikstad match preview.
Teammates at Rosenborg
Santeri Väänänen currently plays alongside Johan Johanessen Bakke, Elias Slordal, Håkon Volden, Tomas Nemcik, Dino Islamovic, David Duris, Amin Chiakha, Magnus Holte, Håkon Røsten, Rasmus Sandberg, Isak Jonvik Holmen, Emil Konradsen Ceide, Simen Bolkan Nordli, Noah Sahsah, Leopold Wahlstedt, Jonas Mortensen, Haakon Ingdal Sørum, Ulrik Hald-Hernes, Santeri Väänänen, Adrian Pereira, Jonas Svensson, Aslak Witry, Jesper Reitan-Sunde, Aleksander Borgersen, Mads Bomholt, Tobias Solheim Dahl, Iver Fossum, Ole Selnæs and Mikkel Konradsen Ceide at Rosenborg.