Saku Savolainen
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Match-by-match stats
Saku Savolainen 2026 season stats
As a right back, Saku Savolainen has appeared in 15 Veikkausliiga matches this season, totalling 567 minutes at an average rating of 5.68. 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 | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.32 | 94 |
| Shots | 5 | 0.80 | 71 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.20 | 62 |
| Shot accuracy | 20.0% | n/a | 40 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 34 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 34 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.16 | 85 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.48 | 82 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.16 | 53 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.30 | 95 |
| Key passes | 7 | 1.10 | 86 |
| Chances created | 10 | 1.59 | 91 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 0.48 | 96 |
Saku Savolainen has taken 5 shots with 1 on target (20% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 113 minutes. He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 71st percentile for shot volume among defenders. Saku Savolainen has 2 assists and 7 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 57 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 95th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 246 | 39.00 | 34 |
| Accurate passes | 195 | 31.00 | 35 |
| Pass accuracy | 79.0% | n/a | 30 |
| Long balls won | 11 | 1.75 | 24 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 4 | 0.63 | 70 |
| Backward passes | 71 | 11.27 | 93 |
| Passes (final third) | 26 | 4.13 | 14 |
Saku Savolainen has completed 195 of 246 passes at 79% accuracy , plus 4 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 34th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Dribble attempts | 1 | 0.16 | 25 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 9 |
| Duels won | 24 | 3.81 | 17 |
| Aerials won | 17 | 2.70 | 71 |
| Touches | 313 | 49.70 | 19 |
| Possession lost | 82 | 13.02 | 80 |
| Dribbled past | 3 | 0.48 | 42 |
| Fouls won | 4 | 0.63 | 40 |
| Dispossessed | 4 | 0.63 | 72 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Saku Savolainen completes 0 dribbles and wins 24 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 8 | 1.27 | 41 |
| Tackles won | 5 | 0.79 | 35 |
| Interceptions | 6 | 0.95 | 4 |
| Clearances | 14 | 2.22 | 10 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 21 | 3.33 | 48 |
| 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 | 12 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Saku Savolainen makes 8 tackles and 6 interceptions , adding 14 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 71 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 41st percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 7 | 1.11 | 64 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 7 |
| Foul involvements | 11 | 1.75 | 52 |
| 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 7 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
VeikkausliigaMainly right back (5 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 | 2 | 96 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.18 |
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 2 assists across 15 appearances (5 starts), totalling 567 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. Saku Savolainen has attempted 5 shots with 1 on target, a 20% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Saku Savolainen has created 10 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. Saku Savolainen has contributed 7 key passes and 9 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Saku Savolainen has registered 8 tackles (5 won), 6 interceptions, and 14 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 195 from 246 pass attempts, a 79% pass accuracy rate. Saku Savolainen has won 24 of 77 total duels.
Discipline
Saku Savolainen has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 7 fouls and winning 4.
About Saku Savolainen
Saku Savolainen is a 29-year-old forward 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 SJK on November 8th. KuPS won 0-2. Saku Savolainen played 20 minutes with a match rating of 6.71.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Saku Savolainen and KuPS are next in action on April 18th against Sabah in the Champions League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Sabah vs KuPS match preview.
Teammates at KuPS
Saku Savolainen currently plays alongside Aaro Toivonen, Niilo Kujasalo, Akseli Puukko, Petteri Pennanen, Bob Nii Armah, Rasmus Tikkanen, Clinton Antwi, Calvin Kabuye, Tommi Jyry, Kasperi Silen, Taneli Hämäläinen, Piotr Parzyszek, Joslyn Luyeye-Lutumba, Arttu Lötjönen, Arttu Heinonen, Jaime Moreno, Johannes Kreidl, Samuel Pasanen, Jerry Voutilainen, Eemil Tanninen, Kasim Adams, Hemmo Riihimäki, Saku Savolainen, Gustav Engvall, Saku Heiskanen, Valentín Gasc, Brahima Magassa and Saikou Touray at KuPS.