Seth Saarinen
FinlandMatch-by-match stats
Seth Saarinen 2026 season stats
As a right back, Seth Saarinen has appeared in 12 Veikkausliiga matches this season, totalling 535 minutes at an average rating of 4.63. 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 | 19 |
| Shots | 5 | 0.80 | 72 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.50 | 92 |
| Shot accuracy | 60.0% | n/a | 90 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 30 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 30 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.34 | 98 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.17 | 31 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.17 | 57 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Key passes | 4 | 0.70 | 70 |
| Chances created | 5 | 0.84 | 75 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.34 | 87 |
Seth Saarinen has taken 5 shots with 3 on target (60% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 107 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.7 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 72nd 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 107 minutes. Seth Saarinen has set up 4 shots for teammates, worth 0.5 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 28th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 386 | 64.90 | 87 |
| Accurate passes | 319 | 53.70 | 79 |
| Pass accuracy | 83.0% | n/a | 51 |
| Long balls won | 21 | 3.53 | 85 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 7 | 1.18 | 87 |
| Backward passes | 78 | 13.12 | 97 |
| Passes (final third) | 57 | 9.59 | 92 |
Seth Saarinen has completed 319 of 386 passes at 83% accuracy , plus 7 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 87th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 5 | 0.84 | 75 |
| Dribble attempts | 7 | 1.18 | 75 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 45 |
| Duels won | 28 | 4.71 | 37 |
| Aerials won | 7 | 1.18 | 28 |
| Touches | 488 | 82.10 | 90 |
| Possession lost | 79 | 13.29 | 80 |
| Dribbled past | 1 | 0.17 | 10 |
| Fouls won | 3 | 0.50 | 24 |
| Dispossessed | 3 | 0.50 | 61 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Seth Saarinen completes 5 dribbles at a 71% success rate and wins 28 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (28th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 10 | 1.68 | 62 |
| Tackles won | 9 | 1.51 | 85 |
| Interceptions | 9 | 1.51 | 32 |
| Clearances | 12 | 2.02 | 9 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 35 | 5.89 | 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 | 10 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Seth Saarinen makes 10 tackles and 9 interceptions , adding 12 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 54 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 62nd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 7 | 1.18 | 74 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.17 | 53 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 7.00 | n/a | 73 |
| Foul involvements | 10 | 1.68 | 46 |
| 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 7 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 7 fouls.
Positions played
VeikkausliigaMainly right back (6 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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25 yrsSeth Saarinen previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa Conference League | 8 | 705 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 6.40 |
| 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 12 appearances (6 starts), totalling 535 minutes. Seth Saarinen has attempted 5 shots with 3 on target, a 60% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.66 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Seth Saarinen has created 5 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 5 successful dribbles from 7 attempts (71% success rate). Seth Saarinen has contributed 4 key passes and 21 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Seth Saarinen has registered 10 tackles (9 won), 9 interceptions, and 12 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 319 from 386 pass attempts, a 83% pass accuracy rate. Seth Saarinen has won 28 of 55 total duels.
Discipline
Seth Saarinen has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 7 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 FC København on September 17th. Inter Turku lost 4-1. Seth Saarinen played 81 minutes, registering 2 key passs, 3 tackles with a match rating of 6.53.
Recent matches
- July 20th1-0 winvsKuPS(0 mins, rating 0)
- September 17th4-1 lossatFC København(81 mins, rating 6.53)
- June 7th0-0 drawvsFC København(90 mins, rating 6.95)
- April 2nd2-3 winatOulu(0 mins, rating 0)
- June 9th2-2 drawatVaduz(86 mins, rating 6.05)
Teammates at Inter Turku
Seth Saarinen currently plays alongside Lukas Prokop, Alex Hilden, Luka Kuittinen, Jean Botué, Alie Conteh, Vilho Huovila, Albin Granlund, Ville Seppä, Lauri Laine, Muhammed Suso, Juuso Hämäläinen, Johannes Yli-Kokko, Jasse Tuominen, Herman Sjögrell, Axel Sandler, Loic Essomba, Julius Tauriainen, Prosper Ahiabu, Clinton Jephta, Iiro Järvinen, Eeli Kiiskilä, Robert Ivanov, Eero Vuorjoki, Eetu Huuhtanen, Bismark Ampofo, Janne-Pekka Laine, Vincent Ulundu, Seth Saarinen, Jussi Niska and Yeboah Amankwah at Inter Turku.