Petteri Pennanen
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Petteri Pennanen 2026 season stats
As a left defensive midfielder, Petteri Pennanen has appeared in 15 Veikkausliiga matches this season, totalling 1,246 minutes at an average rating of 7.52. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Veikkausliiga midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 0.30 | 90 |
| Goal involvements | 6 | 0.43 | 86 |
| Shots | 31 | 2.20 | 95 |
| Shots on target | 9 | 0.70 | 90 |
| Shot accuracy | 29.0% | n/a | 45 |
| Shot conversion | 13.0% | n/a | 68 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.44 | n/a | 72 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.07 | 50 |
| Shots off target | 10 | 0.72 | 85 |
| Shots blocked | 12 | 0.87 | 94 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.07 | 85 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.10 | 60 |
| Key passes | 29 | 2.10 | 97 |
| Chances created | 28 | 2.02 | 99 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 0.22 | 65 |
Petteri Pennanen has taken 31 shots with 9 on target (29% accuracy), scoring 4 goals. That is a shot roughly every 40 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 95th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Petteri Pennanen has 2 assists and 29 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 45 minutes. His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 60th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 993 | 71.70 | 99 |
| Accurate passes | 910 | 65.70 | 99 |
| Pass accuracy | 92.0% | n/a | 99 |
| Long balls won | 37 | 2.67 | 83 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 17 | 1.23 | 90 |
| Backward passes | 188 | 13.58 | 96 |
| Passes (final third) | 111 | 8.02 | 88 |
Petteri Pennanen has completed 910 of 993 passes at 92% accuracy , plus 17 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 99th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 9 | 0.65 | 56 |
| Dribble attempts | 10 | 0.72 | 46 |
| Dribble success | 0.9% | n/a | 85 |
| Duels won | 55 | 3.97 | 23 |
| Aerials won | 7 | 0.51 | 27 |
| Touches | 1192 | 86.10 | 99 |
| Possession lost | 122 | 8.81 | 16 |
| Dribbled past | 7 | 0.51 | 27 |
| Fouls won | 17 | 1.23 | 52 |
| Dispossessed | 12 | 0.87 | 33 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Petteri Pennanen completes 9 dribbles at a 90% success rate and wins 55 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (27th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 18 | 1.30 | 28 |
| Tackles won | 13 | 0.94 | 41 |
| Interceptions | 19 | 1.37 | 44 |
| Clearances | 19 | 1.37 | 56 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 41 | 2.96 | 15 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 2 | 0.14 | 35 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Petteri Pennanen makes 18 tackles and 19 interceptions , adding 19 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 69 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 28th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 13 | 0.94 | 29 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.07 | 27 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.07 | 51 |
| Fouls per card | 13.00 | n/a | 86 |
| Foul involvements | 30 | 2.17 | 35 |
| 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 |
Petteri Pennanen has committed 13 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 13 fouls.
Positions played
VeikkausliigaMainly left defensive midfielder (7 appearances), also at left central midfielder (6) and left winger (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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30 yrsPetteri Pennanen previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Champions League | 2 | 201 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.34 |
Champions League| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa Conference League | 8 | 587 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 6.87 |
 Europa League | 4 | 282 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6.65 |
| Champions League | 4 | 303 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.42 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Veikkausliiga | 31 | 1,869 | 7 | 1 | 29 | 24 | 6.39 |
Veikkausliiga| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europa Conference League | 4 | 313 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | 26 | 1,898 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1.12 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Indian Super League | 11 | 834 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 10 | 6.64 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | 12 | 1,049 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 4 | 7.68 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | 26 | 2,340 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Petteri Pennanen
Veikkausliiga 2026 season
This season in the Veikkausliiga, Petteri Pennanen has scored 4 goals and 2 assists across 15 appearances (14 starts), totalling 1246 minutes. That works out to 0.3 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Petteri Pennanen has attempted 31 shots with 9 on target, a 29% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Petteri Pennanen has created 28 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 9 successful dribbles from 10 attempts (90% success rate). Petteri Pennanen has contributed 29 key passes and 35 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Petteri Pennanen has registered 18 tackles (13 won), 19 interceptions, and 19 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 910 from 993 pass attempts, a 92% pass accuracy rate. Petteri Pennanen has won 55 of 120 total duels.
Discipline
Petteri Pennanen has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 13 fouls and winning 17.
About Petteri Pennanen
Petteri Pennanen is a 35-year-old midfielder playing for KuPS in the Veikkausliiga, representing Finland. Petteri Pennanen is right-footed and wears the number 8 shirt. Born on 19 September 1990.
Most recent appearance
Petteri Pennanen's most recent match was away at SJK on November 8th. KuPS won 0-2. Petteri Pennanen played 9 minutes with a match rating of 6.43.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Petteri Pennanen 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
Petteri Pennanen 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.