Onni Valakari
Finland
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Onni Valakari 2026 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Onni Valakari has appeared in 22 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 1,753 minutes at an average rating of 7.09. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Major League Soccer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 22 | 1,753 | 4 | 3 | 26 | 39 | 7.09 |
 Friendly International | 2 | 75 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3.30 |
| Total | 24 | 1,828 | 4 | 3 | 26 | 43 | 6.77 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 0.20 | 75 |
| Goal involvements | 7 | 0.36 | 72 |
| Shots | 26 | 1.30 | 60 |
| Shots on target | 12 | 0.60 | 74 |
| Shot accuracy | 46.0% | n/a | 83 |
| Shot conversion | 15.0% | n/a | 77 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.33 | n/a | 66 |
| Big chances missed | 5 | 0.26 | 85 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 0.36 | 41 |
| Shots blocked | 7 | 0.36 | 54 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.05 | 68 |
| Assists | 3 | 0.20 | 72 |
| Key passes | 26 | 1.30 | 66 |
| Chances created | 20 | 1.03 | 66 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.10 | 32 |
Onni Valakari has taken 26 shots with 12 on target (46% accuracy), scoring 4 goals. That is a shot roughly every 67 minutes. Those shots are worth 4.6 expected goals (xG), 5.5 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 60th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Onni Valakari has 3 assists and 26 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 88 minutes. Onni Valakari has set up 29 shots for teammates, worth 2.6 expected assists (xA). His creative output is strong, ranking in the 72nd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1048 | 53.80 | 72 |
| Accurate passes | 924 | 47.40 | 70 |
| Pass accuracy | 88.0% | n/a | 65 |
| Long balls won | 20 | 1.03 | 22 |
| Through balls won | 2 | 0.10 | 80 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 0.10 | 28 |
| Backward passes | 273 | 14.02 | 96 |
| Passes (final third) | 105 | 5.39 | 44 |
Onni Valakari has completed 924 of 1048 passes at 88% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 72nd percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 8 | 0.41 | 30 |
| Dribble attempts | 14 | 0.72 | 23 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 69 |
| Duels won | 94 | 4.83 | 64 |
| Aerials won | 3 | 0.15 | 7 |
| Touches | 1320 | 67.80 | 68 |
| Possession lost | 193 | 9.91 | 37 |
| Dribbled past | 16 | 0.82 | 58 |
| Fouls won | 45 | 2.31 | 93 |
| Dispossessed | 18 | 0.92 | 53 |
| Turnovers | 26 | 1.33 | 62 |
Onni Valakari completes 8 dribbles at a 57% success rate and wins 94 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (7th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 39 | 2.00 | 61 |
| Tackles won | 26 | 1.33 | 73 |
| Interceptions | 8 | 0.41 | 13 |
| Clearances | 8 | 0.41 | 10 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 91 | 4.67 | 58 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Onni Valakari makes 39 tackles and 8 interceptions , adding 8 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 45 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 61st percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 16 | 0.82 | 17 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.05 | 11 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Offsides | 3 | 0.15 | 73 |
| Fouls per card | 16.00 | n/a | 96 |
| Foul involvements | 61 | 3.13 | 74 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 1 | 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 |
Onni Valakari has committed 16 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 16 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly left central midfielder (8 appearances), also at right central midfielder (8) and attacking midfielder (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Onni Valakari previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 39 | 2,889 | 5 | 8 | 36 | 58 | 6.87 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa Conference League | 5 | 230 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
 Europa League | 2 | 74 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Allsvenskan | 10 | 833 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 29 | 7.50 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UEFA Nations League | 2 | 80 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6.83 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Europe | 5 | 171 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6.65 |
About Onni Valakari
Major League Soccer 2026 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Onni Valakari has scored 4 goals and 3 assists across 22 appearances (21 starts), totalling 1753 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Onni Valakari has attempted 26 shots with 12 on target, a 46% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 4.57 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Onni Valakari has created 20 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 8 successful dribbles from 14 attempts (57% success rate). Onni Valakari has contributed 26 key passes and 11 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Onni Valakari has registered 39 tackles (26 won), 8 interceptions, and 8 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 924 from 1048 pass attempts, a 88% pass accuracy rate. Onni Valakari has won 94 of 158 total duels.
Discipline
Onni Valakari has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 16 fouls and winning 45.
About Onni Valakari
Onni Valakari is a 27-year-old midfielder playing for San Diego in the Major League Soccer, representing Finland. Onni Valakari is left-footed and wears the number 8 shirt. Born on 18 August 1999.
Most recent appearance
Onni Valakari's most recent match was away at LA Galaxy on April 10th. San Diego won 3-1. Onni Valakari played 87 minutes, registering 1 shot, 2 key passs, 3 tackles with a match rating of 6.86.
Recent matches
- April 10th3-1 winvsLA Galaxy(87 mins, rating 6.86)
- February 9th3-0 winvsColorado Rapids(67 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.3)
- November 23rd3-1 lossatPortland Timbers(58 mins, rating 7.05)
- December 9th0-1 winatLos Angeles FC(17 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.42)
- May 19th1-1 drawatMinnesota United(83 mins, rating 6.99)
Next fixture
Onni Valakari and San Diego are next in action on February 4th against Orlando City in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Orlando City vs San Diego match preview.
Teammates at San Diego
Onni Valakari currently plays alongside Manu Duah, Alex Mighten, Emmanuel Boateng, Jeppe Tverskov, Kieran Sargeant, Aníbal Godoy, David Vazquez, Dagur Dan Thórhallsson, Marcus Ingvartsen, Marcus Alstrup, Bryce Duke, Bryan Zamblé, Ian Murphy, Onni Valakari, Duran Ferree, Gabriel Pirani, Anders Dreyer, Ian Pilcher, Oscar Verhoeven, Christopher McVey, Willy Kumado, Pablo Sisniega, Amahl Pellegrino, Alejandro Alvarado, CJ dos Santos, Sam Vines, Pedro Soma and Osvald Søe at San Diego.