Petteri Pennanen
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Petteri Pennanen 2026 season stats
As a left defensive midfielder, Petteri Pennanen has appeared in 19 Veikkausliiga matches this season, totalling 1,489 minutes at an average rating of 7.38. 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 | 0.20 | 83 |
| Goal involvements | 6 | 0.36 | 85 |
| Shots | 36 | 2.20 | 95 |
| Shots on target | 10 | 0.60 | 83 |
| Shot accuracy | 28.0% | n/a | 41 |
| Shot conversion | 11.0% | n/a | 69 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.40 | n/a | 72 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.06 | 45 |
| Shots off target | 12 | 0.73 | 83 |
| Shots blocked | 15 | 0.91 | 96 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.06 | 80 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.10 | 60 |
| Key passes | 30 | 1.80 | 89 |
| Chances created | 29 | 1.75 | 87 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 0.18 | 59 |
Petteri Pennanen has taken 36 shots with 10 on target (28% accuracy), scoring 4 goals. That is a shot roughly every 41 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 95th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Petteri Pennanen has 2 assists and 30 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 51 minutes. Petteri Pennanen has set up 32 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). 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 | 1175 | 71.00 | 99 |
| Accurate passes | 1072 | 64.80 | 99 |
| Pass accuracy | 91.0% | n/a | 97 |
| Long balls won | 41 | 2.48 | 79 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 20 | 1.21 | 88 |
| Backward passes | 219 | 13.24 | 93 |
| Passes (final third) | 139 | 8.40 | 85 |
Petteri Pennanen has completed 1072 of 1175 passes at 91% accuracy , plus 20 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 | 11 | 0.66 | 67 |
| Dribble attempts | 12 | 0.73 | 56 |
| Dribble success | 0.9% | n/a | 88 |
| Duels won | 70 | 4.23 | 33 |
| Aerials won | 9 | 0.54 | 33 |
| Touches | 1421 | 85.90 | 98 |
| Possession lost | 150 | 9.07 | 24 |
| Dribbled past | 9 | 0.54 | 26 |
| Fouls won | 18 | 1.09 | 45 |
| Dispossessed | 14 | 0.85 | 33 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Petteri Pennanen completes 11 dribbles at a 92% success rate and wins 70 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (33rd percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 23 | 1.39 | 40 |
| Tackles won | 17 | 1.03 | 50 |
| Interceptions | 22 | 1.33 | 46 |
| Clearances | 24 | 1.45 | 59 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 54 | 3.26 | 27 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 4 | 0.24 | 48 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Petteri Pennanen makes 23 tackles and 22 interceptions , adding 24 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 65 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 40th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 15 | 0.91 | 24 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.12 | 41 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.06 | 59 |
| Fouls per card | 7.50 | n/a | 76 |
| Foul involvements | 33 | 1.99 | 31 |
| 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 15 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 7.5 fouls.
Positions played
VeikkausliigaMainly left defensive midfielder (7 appearances), also at left central midfielder (6) and left midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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29 yrs
28 yrs
30 yrsPetteri Pennanen previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Champions League | 4 | 381 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.32 |
 Europa Conference League | 2 | 148 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.44 |
 Europa League | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.27 |
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 19 appearances (16 starts), totalling 1489 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Petteri Pennanen has attempted 36 shots with 10 on target, a 28% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Petteri Pennanen has created 29 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 11 successful dribbles from 12 attempts (92% success rate). Petteri Pennanen has contributed 30 key passes and 41 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Petteri Pennanen has registered 23 tackles (17 won), 22 interceptions, and 24 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 1072 from 1175 pass attempts, a 91% pass accuracy rate. Petteri Pennanen has won 70 of 145 total duels.
Discipline
Petteri Pennanen has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 15 fouls and winning 18.
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 Inter Turku on July 20th. KuPS lost 1-0. Petteri Pennanen played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 2 key passs, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.03.
Recent matches
- July 20th1-0 lossatInter Turku(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.03)
- June 26th1-0 winvsShamrock Rovers(90 mins, rating 6.5)
- March 11th2-4 lossvsMariehamn(44 mins, rating 7.05)
- October 10th1-1 drawatShamrock Rovers(58 mins, rating 6.37)
- April 2nd1-2 winatLahti(19 mins, rating 6.65)
Teammates at KuPS
Petteri Pennanen 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.