Saku Savolainen
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Saku Savolainen 2026 season stats
As a right back, Saku Savolainen has appeared in 20 Veikkausliiga matches this season, totalling 930 minutes at an average rating of 6.00. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Veikkausliiga defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.10 | 79 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.29 | 87 |
| Shots | 9 | 0.90 | 77 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.20 | 61 |
| Shot accuracy | 22.0% | n/a | 41 |
| Shot conversion | 11.0% | n/a | 73 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.50 | n/a | 85 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.10 | 67 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 0.58 | 89 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.10 | 34 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.20 | 85 |
| Key passes | 12 | 1.20 | 85 |
| Chances created | 15 | 1.45 | 89 |
| Big chances created | 4 | 0.39 | 93 |
Saku Savolainen has taken 9 shots with 2 on target (22% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 103 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 77th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Saku Savolainen has 2 assists and 12 key passes , creating 4 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 62 minutes. Saku Savolainen has set up 14 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 85th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 416 | 40.30 | 36 |
| Accurate passes | 332 | 32.10 | 32 |
| Pass accuracy | 80.0% | n/a | 33 |
| Long balls won | 17 | 1.65 | 22 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 9 | 0.87 | 76 |
| Backward passes | 121 | 11.71 | 91 |
| Passes (final third) | 39 | 3.77 | 11 |
Saku Savolainen has completed 332 of 416 passes at 80% accuracy , plus 9 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 36th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 8 |
| Dribble attempts | 1 | 0.10 | 17 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 8 |
| Duels won | 32 | 3.10 | 5 |
| Aerials won | 21 | 2.03 | 58 |
| Touches | 550 | 53.20 | 24 |
| Possession lost | 136 | 13.16 | 79 |
| Dribbled past | 6 | 0.58 | 63 |
| Fouls won | 7 | 0.68 | 46 |
| Dispossessed | 5 | 0.48 | 58 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Saku Savolainen completes 0 dribbles and wins 32 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 12 | 1.16 | 37 |
| Tackles won | 8 | 0.77 | 32 |
| Interceptions | 11 | 1.06 | 6 |
| Clearances | 19 | 1.84 | 5 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 36 | 3.48 | 47 |
| 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 | 10 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Saku Savolainen makes 12 tackles and 11 interceptions , adding 19 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 78 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 37th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 11 | 1.06 | 60 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 6 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 6 |
| Foul involvements | 18 | 1.74 | 49 |
| 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 | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Saku Savolainen has committed 11 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
VeikkausliigaMainly right back (9 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Champions League | 3 | 105 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.29 |
 Europa Conference League | 2 | 159 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.38 |
Champions League| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa League | 4 | 283 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6.52 |
| Champions League | 4 | 360 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.49 |
| Europa Conference League | 4 | 305 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 6.81 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Veikkausliiga | 26 | 1,864 | 2 | 5 | 26 | 34 | 6.38 |
Veikkausliiga| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europa Conference League | 4 | 351 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | 19 | 1,181 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europa Conference League | 2 | 139 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | 18 | 961 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 6.70 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europa Conference League | 2 | 101 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | 12 | 632 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Saku Savolainen
Veikkausliiga 2026 season
This season in the Veikkausliiga, Saku Savolainen has scored 1 goal and 2 assists across 20 appearances (9 starts), totalling 930 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Saku Savolainen has attempted 9 shots with 2 on target, a 22% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Saku Savolainen has created 15 chances including 4 big chances for teammates. Saku Savolainen has contributed 12 key passes and 19 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Saku Savolainen has registered 12 tackles (8 won), 11 interceptions, and 19 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 332 from 416 pass attempts, a 80% pass accuracy rate. Saku Savolainen has won 32 of 104 total duels.
Discipline
Saku Savolainen has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 11 fouls and winning 7.
About Saku Savolainen
Saku Savolainen is a 30-year-old defender playing for KuPS in the Veikkausliiga, representing Finland. Saku Savolainen is right-footed and wears the number 6 shirt. Born on 13 August 1996.
Most recent appearance
Saku Savolainen's most recent match was away at Shamrock Rovers on June 26th. KuPS won 1-0. Saku Savolainen played 69 minutes with a match rating of 6.5.
Recent matches
- July 20th1-0 lossatInter Turku(0 mins, rating 0)
- June 26th1-0 winvsShamrock Rovers(69 mins, rating 6.5)
- March 11th2-4 lossvsMariehamn(25 mins, rating 6.7)
- October 10th1-1 drawatShamrock Rovers(90 mins, rating 6.26)
- April 2nd1-2 winatLahti(90 mins, rating 7.03)
Teammates at KuPS
Saku Savolainen currently plays alongside Samuel Pasanen, Calvin Kabuye, Niilo Kujasalo, Brahima Magassa, Kasim Adams, Saikou Touray, Jorginho, Karl Ward, Jerry Voutilainen, Valentín Gasc, Bob Nii Armah, Arttu Heinonen, Taneli Hämäläinen, Akseli Puukko, Joslyn Luyeye-Lutumba, Aaro Toivonen, Kasperi Silen, Hemmo Riihimäki, Gustav Engvall, Jaime Moreno, Saku Heiskanen, Petteri Pennanen, Piotr Parzyszek, Saku Savolainen, Arttu Lötjönen, Clinton Antwi, Johannes Kreidl and Tommi Jyry at KuPS.