Seth Saarinen
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Match-by-match stats
Seth Saarinen 2026 season stats
As a right back, Seth Saarinen has appeared in 10 Veikkausliiga matches this season, totalling 472 minutes at an average rating of 4.92. 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 | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Shots | 5 | 1.00 | 83 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.60 | 96 |
| Shot accuracy | 60.0% | n/a | 88 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 33 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 33 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.38 | 98 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.19 | 36 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.19 | 59 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Key passes | 4 | 0.80 | 76 |
| Chances created | 5 | 0.95 | 81 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.38 | 92 |
Seth Saarinen has taken 5 shots with 3 on target (60% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 94 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 83rd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Seth Saarinen has 0 assists and 4 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 94 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 | 325 | 62.00 | 82 |
| Accurate passes | 265 | 50.50 | 77 |
| Pass accuracy | 82.0% | n/a | 46 |
| Long balls won | 20 | 3.81 | 87 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 6 | 1.14 | 85 |
| Backward passes | 71 | 13.54 | 98 |
| Passes (final third) | 49 | 9.34 | 93 |
Seth Saarinen has completed 265 of 325 passes at 82% accuracy , plus 6 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 82nd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 4 | 0.76 | 74 |
| Dribble attempts | 6 | 1.14 | 75 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 36 |
| Duels won | 27 | 5.15 | 58 |
| Aerials won | 7 | 1.33 | 32 |
| Touches | 415 | 79.10 | 89 |
| Possession lost | 78 | 14.87 | 92 |
| Dribbled past | 1 | 0.19 | 14 |
| Fouls won | 3 | 0.57 | 29 |
| Dispossessed | 3 | 0.57 | 62 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Seth Saarinen completes 4 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 27 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (32nd percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 10 | 1.91 | 80 |
| Tackles won | 9 | 1.72 | 93 |
| Interceptions | 8 | 1.53 | 24 |
| Clearances | 11 | 2.10 | 10 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 33 | 6.29 | 96 |
| 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 |
Seth Saarinen makes 10 tackles and 8 interceptions , adding 11 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 47 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 80th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 6 | 1.14 | 71 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.19 | 59 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 6.00 | n/a | 65 |
| Foul involvements | 9 | 1.72 | 49 |
| 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 |
Seth Saarinen has committed 6 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6 fouls.
Positions played
VeikkausliigaMainly right back (5 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Seth 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 Seth Saarinen
Veikkausliiga 2026 season
This season in the Veikkausliiga, Seth Saarinen has featured across 10 appearances (5 starts), totalling 472 minutes. Seth Saarinen has attempted 5 shots with 3 on target, a 60% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Seth Saarinen has created 5 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 4 successful dribbles from 6 attempts (67% success rate). Seth Saarinen has contributed 4 key passes and 18 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Seth Saarinen has registered 10 tackles (9 won), 8 interceptions, and 11 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 265 from 325 pass attempts, a 82% pass accuracy rate. Seth Saarinen has won 27 of 53 total duels.
Discipline
Seth Saarinen has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 6 fouls and winning 3.
About Seth Saarinen
Seth Saarinen is a 25-year-old defender playing for Inter Turku in the Veikkausliiga, representing Finland. Seth Saarinen is right-footed and wears the number 18 shirt. Born on 5 May 2001.
Most recent appearance
Seth Saarinen's most recent match was away at Jaro on October 5th. Inter Turku drew 0-0. Seth Saarinen played 28 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 key pass with a match rating of 6.75.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Seth Saarinen and Inter Turku are next in action on March 26th against İstanbul Başakşehir in the Europa Conference League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the İstanbul Başakşehir vs Inter Turku match preview.
Teammates at Inter Turku
Seth Saarinen currently plays alongside Henri Salomaa, Johannes Yli-Kokko, Axel Sandler, Bismark Ampofo, Albin Granlund, Prosper Ahiabu, Janne-Pekka Laine, Eero Vuorjoki, Ville Seppä, Alex Hilden, Jasse Tuominen, Ilari Kangasniemi, Luka Kuittinen, Vilho Huovila, Alie Conteh, Seth Saarinen, Juuso Hämäläinen, Loic Essomba, Iiro Järvinen, Vincent Ulundu, Jean Botué, Clinton Jephta, Eetu Huuhtanen, Eeli Kiiskilä, Jussi Niska and Julius Tauriainen at Inter Turku.