S. Saarinen
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Match-by-match stats
S. Saarinen 2026 season stats
As a right back, S. Saarinen has appeared in 9 Veikkausliiga matches this season, totalling 444 minutes at an average rating of 4.71. 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 | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Shots | 4 | 0.80 | 71 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.60 | 96 |
| Shot accuracy | 75.0% | n/a | 95 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 34 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 34 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.20 | 88 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.20 | 38 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 14 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Key passes | 3 | 0.60 | 69 |
| Chances created | 4 | 0.81 | 76 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.41 | 93 |
S. Saarinen has taken 4 shots with 3 on target (75% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 111 minutes. He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 71st percentile for shot volume among defenders. S. Saarinen has 0 assists and 3 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 111 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 29th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 295 | 59.80 | 80 |
| Accurate passes | 235 | 47.60 | 76 |
| Pass accuracy | 80.0% | n/a | 35 |
| Long balls won | 19 | 3.85 | 87 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 5 | 1.01 | 85 |
| Backward passes | 63 | 12.77 | 97 |
| Passes (final third) | 44 | 8.92 | 91 |
S. Saarinen has completed 235 of 295 passes at 80% accuracy , plus 5 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 80th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 4 | 0.81 | 75 |
| Dribble attempts | 6 | 1.22 | 76 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 36 |
| Duels won | 26 | 5.27 | 61 |
| Aerials won | 6 | 1.22 | 23 |
| Touches | 380 | 77.00 | 86 |
| Possession lost | 75 | 15.20 | 91 |
| Dribbled past | 1 | 0.20 | 14 |
| Fouls won | 3 | 0.61 | 32 |
| Dispossessed | 3 | 0.61 | 69 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
S. Saarinen completes 4 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 26 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (23rd percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 10 | 2.03 | 80 |
| Tackles won | 9 | 1.82 | 92 |
| Interceptions | 7 | 1.42 | 22 |
| Clearances | 11 | 2.23 | 12 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 30 | 6.08 | 93 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 12 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
S. Saarinen makes 10 tackles and 7 interceptions , adding 11 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 44 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 80th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 5 | 1.01 | 56 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.20 | 61 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 5.00 | n/a | 59 |
| Foul involvements | 8 | 1.62 | 43 |
| 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 |
S. Saarinen has committed 5 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5 fouls.
Positions played
VeikkausliigaMainly right back (5 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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S. Saarinen previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa Conference League | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.26 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Veikkausliiga | 12 | 615 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 17 | 5.45 |
Veikkausliiga| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | 19 | 1,051 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0.76 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eerste Divisie | 4 | 165 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6.83 |
 KNVB Beker | 1 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6.80 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europa Conference League | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | 24 | 1,799 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 7.05 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | 28 | 1,998 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | 17 | 1,310 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About S. Saarinen
Veikkausliiga 2026 season
This season in the Veikkausliiga, S. Saarinen has featured across 9 appearances (5 starts), totalling 444 minutes. S. Saarinen has attempted 4 shots with 3 on target, a 75% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, S. Saarinen has created 4 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 4 successful dribbles from 6 attempts (67% success rate). S. Saarinen has contributed 3 key passes and 17 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, S. Saarinen has registered 10 tackles (9 won), 7 interceptions, and 11 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 235 from 295 pass attempts, a 80% pass accuracy rate. S. Saarinen has won 26 of 49 total duels.
Discipline
S. Saarinen has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 5 fouls and winning 3.
About S. Saarinen
S. Saarinen is a 25-year-old defender playing for Inter Turku in the Veikkausliiga, representing Finland. S. Saarinen is right-footed and wears the number 18 shirt. Born on 5 May 2001.
Most recent appearance
S. Saarinen's most recent match was away at Sarajevo on June 29th. Inter Turku won 2-1. S. Saarinen played 90 minutes with a match rating of 6.26.
Recent matches
Next fixture
S. Saarinen and Inter Turku are next in action on October 5th against Jaro in the Veikkausliiga. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Jaro vs Inter Turku match preview.
Teammates at Inter Turku
S. Saarinen currently plays alongside H. Salomaa, Johannes Yli-Kokko, Axel Sandler, Bismark Ampofo, Eero Vuorjoki, Albin Granlund, Prosper Ahiabu, Janne-Pekka Laine, Ville Seppä, Jasse Tuominen, Ilari Kangasniemi, Luka Kuittinen, A. Conteh, Vilho Huovila, S. Saarinen, Antoin Loic Essomba, Juuso Hämäläinen, Iiro Järvinen, Vincent Ulundu, Jean Fiacre Kouamé Botué, Clinton Jephta, Eetu Huuhtanen, Eeli Kiiskilä, Jussi Niska and Julius Tauriainen at Inter Turku.