Taneli Hämäläinen
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Taneli Hämäläinen 2026 season stats
As a right center back, Taneli Hämäläinen has appeared in 21 Veikkausliiga matches this season, totalling 1,336 minutes at an average rating of 6.76. 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 | 33 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.07 | 42 |
| Shots | 4 | 0.30 | 24 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.10 | 37 |
| Shot accuracy | 25.0% | n/a | 44 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 30 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 30 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.07 | 13 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.20 | 65 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 68 |
| Key passes | 6 | 0.40 | 47 |
| Chances created | 6 | 0.40 | 54 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 23 |
Taneli Hämäläinen has taken 4 shots with 1 on target (25% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 334 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 24th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Taneli Hämäläinen has 1 assist and 6 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 223 minutes. Taneli Hämäläinen has set up 7 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is strong, ranking in the 68th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 958 | 64.50 | 85 |
| Accurate passes | 871 | 58.70 | 87 |
| Pass accuracy | 91.0% | n/a | 94 |
| Long balls won | 33 | 2.22 | 44 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 12 | 0.81 | 74 |
| Backward passes | 121 | 8.15 | 67 |
| Passes (final third) | 92 | 6.20 | 52 |
Taneli Hämäläinen has completed 871 of 958 passes at 91% accuracy , plus 12 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 | 0.07 | 19 |
| Dribble attempts | 1 | 0.07 | 16 |
| Dribble success | 1.0% | n/a | 88 |
| Duels won | 65 | 4.38 | 27 |
| Aerials won | 29 | 1.95 | 50 |
| Touches | 1144 | 77.10 | 85 |
| Possession lost | 133 | 8.96 | 17 |
| Dribbled past | 2 | 0.13 | 6 |
| Fouls won | 9 | 0.61 | 35 |
| Dispossessed | 4 | 0.27 | 37 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Taneli Hämäläinen completes 1 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 65 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 24 | 1.62 | 59 |
| Tackles won | 14 | 0.94 | 45 |
| Interceptions | 22 | 1.48 | 30 |
| Clearances | 64 | 4.31 | 68 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 46 | 3.10 | 30 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.07 | 26 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Taneli Hämäläinen makes 24 tackles and 22 interceptions , adding 64 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 56 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 59th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 13 | 0.88 | 42 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.13 | 38 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 6.50 | n/a | 68 |
| Foul involvements | 22 | 1.48 | 30 |
| 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 13 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6.5 fouls.
Positions played
VeikkausliigaMainly right center back (10 appearances), also at right back (5).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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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 21 appearances (15 starts), totalling 1336 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Taneli Hämäläinen has attempted 4 shots with 1 on target, a 25% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Taneli Hämäläinen has created 6 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 1 successful dribbles from 1 attempts (100% success rate). Taneli Hämäläinen has contributed 6 key passes and 17 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Taneli Hämäläinen has registered 24 tackles (14 won), 22 interceptions, and 64 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 871 from 958 pass attempts, a 91% pass accuracy rate. Taneli Hämäläinen has won 65 of 132 total duels.
Discipline
Taneli Hämäläinen has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 13 fouls and winning 9.
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 Mariehamn on March 11th. KuPS lost 2-4. Taneli Hämäläinen played 90 minutes, registering 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.66.
Recent matches
- July 20th1-0 lossatInter Turku(0 mins, rating 0)
- June 26th1-0 winvsShamrock Rovers(0 mins, rating 0)
- March 11th2-4 lossvsMariehamn(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.66)
- October 10th1-1 drawatShamrock Rovers(0 mins, rating 0)
- April 2nd1-2 winatLahti(90 mins, rating 6.7)
Teammates at KuPS
Taneli Hämäläinen 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.