Timo Zaal
NetherlandsMatch-by-match stats
Timo Zaal 2026 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Timo Zaal has appeared in 22 Veikkausliiga matches this season, totalling 1,919 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 | 2 | 0.10 | 55 |
| Goal involvements | 4 | 0.19 | 57 |
| Shots | 33 | 1.50 | 70 |
| Shots on target | 14 | 0.70 | 90 |
| Shot accuracy | 42.0% | n/a | 78 |
| Shot conversion | 6.0% | n/a | 41 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.14 | n/a | 36 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.05 | 41 |
| Shots off target | 9 | 0.42 | 49 |
| Shots blocked | 12 | 0.56 | 70 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 0.09 | 88 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.10 | 60 |
| Key passes | 31 | 1.50 | 70 |
| Chances created | 38 | 1.78 | 89 |
| Big chances created | 5 | 0.23 | 67 |
Timo Zaal has taken 33 shots with 14 on target (42% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 58 minutes. Those shots are worth 2.5 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 70th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Timo Zaal has 2 assists and 31 key passes , creating 5 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 51 minutes. Timo Zaal has set up 33 shots for teammates, worth 2 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 | 1027 | 48.20 | 70 |
| Accurate passes | 822 | 38.60 | 66 |
| Pass accuracy | 80.0% | n/a | 28 |
| Long balls won | 41 | 1.92 | 57 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 16 | 0.75 | 67 |
| Backward passes | 127 | 5.96 | 9 |
| Passes (final third) | 235 | 11.02 | 98 |
Timo Zaal has completed 822 of 1027 passes at 80% accuracy , plus 16 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 70th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 26 | 1.22 | 81 |
| Dribble attempts | 32 | 1.50 | 79 |
| Dribble success | 0.8% | n/a | 73 |
| Duels won | 116 | 5.44 | 66 |
| Aerials won | 17 | 0.80 | 53 |
| Touches | 1491 | 69.90 | 80 |
| Possession lost | 288 | 13.51 | 98 |
| Dribbled past | 12 | 0.56 | 29 |
| Fouls won | 33 | 1.55 | 69 |
| Dispossessed | 25 | 1.17 | 63 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Timo Zaal completes 26 dribbles at a 81% success rate and wins 116 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 25 | 1.17 | 25 |
| Tackles won | 20 | 0.94 | 41 |
| Interceptions | 28 | 1.31 | 43 |
| Clearances | 35 | 1.64 | 66 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 119 | 5.58 | 87 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 9 | 0.42 | 79 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Timo Zaal makes 25 tackles and 28 interceptions , adding 35 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 77 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 25th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 22 | 1.03 | 40 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.09 | 30 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Fouls per card | 11.00 | n/a | 93 |
| Foul involvements | 55 | 2.58 | 56 |
| 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 22 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 11 fouls.
Positions played
VeikkausliigaMainly left central midfielder (8 appearances), also at right defensive midfielder (5) and right central midfielder (4).
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 2 goals and 2 assists across 22 appearances (22 starts), totalling 1919 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Timo Zaal has attempted 33 shots with 14 on target, a 42% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 2.50 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Timo Zaal has created 38 chances including 5 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 26 successful dribbles from 32 attempts (81% success rate). Timo Zaal has contributed 31 key passes and 31 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Timo Zaal has registered 25 tackles (20 won), 28 interceptions, and 35 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 822 from 1027 pass attempts, a 80% pass accuracy rate. Timo Zaal has won 116 of 273 total duels.
Discipline
Timo Zaal has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 22 fouls and winning 33.
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 Gnistan on July 20th. TPS drew 1-1. Timo Zaal played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 key pass with a match rating of 7.04.
Recent matches
Teammates at TPS
Timo Zaal currently plays alongside Marius Könkkölä, Miika Kauppila, Atte Sihvonen, Abdoulie Tamba, Pau Juvanteny, Eetu Turkki, Timo Zaal, Kian Visser, Nikolas Talo, Oscar Häggström, Tobias Karkulowski, Elmo Henriksson, Albijon Muzaci, Nils Henrijs Veinbergs, Luke Ivanovic, Lasse Ikonen, Charlemagne Azongnitode, Matej Hradecky, E. Vauhkonen, Dan Lauri, S. Anini and Tomi Väkiparta at TPS.