Timo Zaal
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Timo Zaal 2026 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Timo Zaal has appeared in 15 Veikkausliiga matches this season, totalling 1,304 minutes at an average rating of 7.11. 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 | 1 | 0.10 | 53 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.14 | 40 |
| Shots | 24 | 1.70 | 82 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 0.60 | 81 |
| Shot accuracy | 33.0% | n/a | 57 |
| Shot conversion | 4.0% | n/a | 40 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.13 | n/a | 40 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.07 | 50 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 0.55 | 72 |
| Shots blocked | 9 | 0.62 | 80 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 0.14 | 96 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 60 |
| Key passes | 21 | 1.40 | 75 |
| Chances created | 25 | 1.73 | 88 |
| Big chances created | 4 | 0.28 | 78 |
Timo Zaal has taken 24 shots with 8 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 54 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 82nd percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Timo Zaal has 1 assist and 21 key passes , creating 4 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 52 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 | 666 | 46.00 | 69 |
| Accurate passes | 524 | 36.20 | 65 |
| Pass accuracy | 79.0% | n/a | 27 |
| Long balls won | 27 | 1.86 | 60 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 13 | 0.90 | 75 |
| Backward passes | 87 | 6.00 | 14 |
| Passes (final third) | 151 | 10.42 | 94 |
Timo Zaal has completed 524 of 666 passes at 79% accuracy , plus 13 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 69th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 24 | 1.66 | 85 |
| Dribble attempts | 27 | 1.86 | 80 |
| Dribble success | 0.9% | n/a | 83 |
| Duels won | 82 | 5.66 | 78 |
| Aerials won | 12 | 0.83 | 56 |
| Touches | 966 | 66.70 | 85 |
| Possession lost | 193 | 13.32 | 93 |
| Dribbled past | 7 | 0.48 | 23 |
| Fouls won | 23 | 1.59 | 69 |
| Dispossessed | 16 | 1.10 | 54 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Timo Zaal completes 24 dribbles at a 89% success rate and wins 82 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 19 | 1.31 | 30 |
| Tackles won | 15 | 1.04 | 47 |
| Interceptions | 20 | 1.38 | 46 |
| Clearances | 25 | 1.73 | 76 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 73 | 5.04 | 73 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 6 | 0.41 | 73 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Timo Zaal makes 19 tackles and 20 interceptions , adding 25 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 69 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 30th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 14 | 0.97 | 36 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.07 | 27 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Fouls per card | 14.00 | n/a | 90 |
| Foul involvements | 37 | 2.55 | 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 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Timo Zaal has committed 14 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 14 fouls.
Positions played
VeikkausliigaMainly left central midfielder (7 appearances), also at right defensive midfielder (4) and attacking midfielder (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Per season, all competitionsAbout Timo Zaal
Veikkausliiga 2026 season
This season in the Veikkausliiga, Timo Zaal has scored 1 goal and 1 assist across 15 appearances (15 starts), totalling 1304 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Timo Zaal has attempted 24 shots with 8 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Timo Zaal has created 25 chances including 4 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 24 successful dribbles from 27 attempts (89% success rate). Timo Zaal has contributed 21 key passes and 24 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Timo Zaal has registered 19 tackles (15 won), 20 interceptions, and 25 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 524 from 666 pass attempts, a 79% pass accuracy rate. Timo Zaal has won 82 of 204 total duels.
Discipline
Timo Zaal has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 14 fouls and winning 23.
About Timo Zaal
Timo Zaal is a 22-year-old midfielder playing for TPS in the Veikkausliiga, representing Netherlands. Timo Zaal is right-footed and wears the number 22 shirt. Born on 9 February 2004.
Most recent appearance
Timo Zaal's most recent match was away at Oulu on September 8th. TPS won 3-0. Timo Zaal played 90 minutes, registering 3 key passs, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.33.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Timo Zaal and TPS are next in action on June 11th against Ilves in the Veikkausliiga. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the TPS vs Ilves match preview.
Teammates at TPS
Timo Zaal currently plays alongside Tobias Karkulowski, Elmo Henriksson, Oscar Häggström, Akim Sairinen, Dan Lauri, Atte Sihvonen, Timo Zaal, Nils Henrijs Veinbergs, Kian Visser, Eetu Turkki, Tomi Väkiparta, A. Coulibaly, Luke Ivanovic, Nikolas Talo, E. Vauhkonen, Marius Könkkölä, Charlemagne Azongnitode, Lasse Ikonen, S. Anini, Matej Hradecky, Pau Juvanteny, Theodoros Tsirigotis, Albijon Muzaci and Miika Kauppila at TPS.