Taneli Hämäläinen
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Taneli Hämäläinen 2026 season stats
As a right center back, Taneli Hämäläinen has appeared in 16 Veikkausliiga matches this season, totalling 964 minutes at an average rating of 6.29. 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 | 1 | 0.09 | 52 |
| Shots | 3 | 0.30 | 28 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.10 | 38 |
| Shot accuracy | 33.0% | n/a | 59 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 34 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 34 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.09 | 20 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.19 | 59 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 72 |
| Key passes | 5 | 0.50 | 57 |
| Chances created | 5 | 0.47 | 56 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 23 |
Taneli Hämäläinen has taken 3 shots with 1 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 321 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 28th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Taneli Hämäläinen has 1 assist and 5 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 193 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 72nd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 667 | 62.30 | 85 |
| Accurate passes | 600 | 56.00 | 86 |
| Pass accuracy | 90.0% | n/a | 90 |
| Long balls won | 27 | 2.52 | 51 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 10 | 0.93 | 82 |
| Backward passes | 99 | 9.24 | 78 |
| Passes (final third) | 70 | 6.54 | 60 |
Taneli Hämäläinen has completed 600 of 667 passes at 90% accuracy , plus 10 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 85th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 1 | 0.09 | 22 |
| Dribble attempts | 1 | 0.09 | 17 |
| Dribble success | 1.0% | n/a | 86 |
| Duels won | 51 | 4.76 | 45 |
| Aerials won | 24 | 2.24 | 61 |
| Touches | 807 | 75.30 | 85 |
| Possession lost | 99 | 9.24 | 25 |
| Dribbled past | 2 | 0.19 | 12 |
| Fouls won | 8 | 0.75 | 49 |
| Dispossessed | 4 | 0.37 | 52 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Taneli Hämäläinen completes 1 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 51 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 17 | 1.59 | 61 |
| Tackles won | 9 | 0.84 | 41 |
| Interceptions | 12 | 1.12 | 9 |
| Clearances | 40 | 3.73 | 62 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 26 | 2.43 | 14 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.09 | 31 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Taneli Hämäläinen makes 17 tackles and 12 interceptions , adding 40 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 57 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 61st percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 9 | 0.84 | 40 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.09 | 29 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 9.00 | n/a | 86 |
| Foul involvements | 17 | 1.59 | 40 |
| 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 |
Taneli Hämäläinen has committed 9 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 9 fouls.
Positions played
VeikkausliigaMainly right center back (6 appearances), also at right back (5).
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Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa Conference League | 6 | 466 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 6.78 |
 Europa League | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.37 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Veikkausliiga | 11 | 762 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 6.15 |
Veikkausliiga| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eerste Divisie | 11 | 511 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6.16 |
| Europa Conference League | 3 | 239 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | 23 | 1,613 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1.27 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europa Conference League | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | 13 | 779 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5.48 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europa Conference League | 5 | 251 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2.57 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | 16 | 1,330 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europa Conference League | 7 | 543 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | 23 | 1,813 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Taneli Hämäläinen
Veikkausliiga 2026 season
This season in the Veikkausliiga, Taneli Hämäläinen has scored 1 assist across 16 appearances (11 starts), totalling 964 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Taneli Hämäläinen has attempted 3 shots with 1 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Taneli Hämäläinen has created 5 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 1 successful dribbles from 1 attempts (100% success rate). Taneli Hämäläinen has contributed 5 key passes and 14 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Taneli Hämäläinen has registered 17 tackles (9 won), 12 interceptions, and 40 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 600 from 667 pass attempts, a 90% pass accuracy rate. Taneli Hämäläinen has won 51 of 107 total duels.
Discipline
Taneli Hämäläinen has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 9 fouls and winning 8.
About Taneli Hämäläinen
Taneli Hämäläinen is a 25-year-old defender playing for KuPS in the Veikkausliiga, representing Finland. Taneli Hämäläinen is right-footed and wears the number 33 shirt. Born on 16 April 2001.
Most recent appearance
Taneli Hämäläinen's most recent match was away at SJK on November 8th. KuPS won 0-2. Taneli Hämäläinen played 90 minutes, registering 2 tackles with a match rating of 0.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Taneli Hämäläinen 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
Taneli Hämäläinen 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.