Sauli Väisänen
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Match-by-match stats
Sauli Väisänen 2026 season stats
As a left center back, Sauli Väisänen has appeared in 3 Veikkausliiga matches this season, totalling 185 minutes at an average rating of 6.59. 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 | 21 |
| Shots | 2 | 1.00 | 84 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 12 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 12 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 34 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 34 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.49 | 98 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.97 | 99 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 14 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Key passes | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 5 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 23 |
Sauli Väisänen has taken 2 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 93 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 84th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Sauli Väisänen has 0 assists and 0 key passes . His creative output is below average, ranking in the 29th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 145 | 70.50 | 91 |
| Accurate passes | 134 | 65.20 | 95 |
| Pass accuracy | 92.0% | n/a | 95 |
| Long balls won | 5 | 2.43 | 49 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 11 |
| Backward passes | 3 | 1.46 | 2 |
| Passes (final third) | 15 | 7.30 | 70 |
Sauli Väisänen has completed 134 of 145 passes at 92% accuracy . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 91st percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Dribble attempts | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 9 |
| Duels won | 10 | 4.86 | 47 |
| Aerials won | 7 | 3.41 | 83 |
| Touches | 176 | 85.60 | 95 |
| Possession lost | 15 | 7.30 | 3 |
| Dribbled past | 1 | 0.49 | 45 |
| Fouls won | 1 | 0.49 | 22 |
| Dispossessed | 0 | n/a | 5 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Sauli Väisänen completes 0 dribbles and wins 10 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 2 | 0.97 | 26 |
| Tackles won | 3 | 1.46 | 84 |
| Interceptions | 4 | 1.95 | 65 |
| Clearances | 8 | 3.89 | 66 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 7 | 3.41 | 52 |
| 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 |
Sauli Väisänen makes 2 tackles and 4 interceptions , adding 8 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 93 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 26th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 1 | 0.49 | 12 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 10 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 8 |
| Foul involvements | 2 | 0.97 | 8 |
| 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 |
Sauli Väisänen has committed 1 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
VeikkausliigaMainly left center back (2 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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24 yrsSauli Väisänen previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa Conference League | 2 | 170 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.17 |
 Europa League | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.34 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Veikkausliiga | 29 | 2,542 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 29 | 6.15 |
Veikkausliiga| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie B | 14 | 913 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 6.88 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie B | 29 | 2,265 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 29 | 7.04 |
 Coppa Italia | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie B | 21 | 1,824 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 6.58 |
About Sauli Väisänen
Veikkausliiga 2026 season
This season in the Veikkausliiga, Sauli Väisänen has featured across 3 appearances (2 starts), totalling 185 minutes. Sauli Väisänen has attempted 2 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Sauli Väisänen has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Sauli Väisänen has registered 2 tackles (3 won), 4 interceptions, and 8 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 134 from 145 pass attempts, a 92% pass accuracy rate. Sauli Väisänen has won 10 of 27 total duels.
Discipline
Sauli Väisänen has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 1 fouls and winning 1.
About Sauli Väisänen
Sauli Väisänen is a 32-year-old defender playing for Ilves in the Veikkausliiga, representing Finland. Sauli Väisänen is right-footed and wears the number 5 shirt. Born on 5 June 1994.
Most recent appearance
Sauli Väisänen's most recent match was away at Differdange 03 on August 9th. Ilves won 3-1. Sauli Väisänen played 5 minutes with a match rating of 6.5.
Recent matches
- August 9th3-1 winvsDifferdange 03(5 mins, rating 6.5)
- November 15th0-0 drawatDifferdange 03(20 mins, rating 6.5)
- July 9th2-1 lossatJaro(5 mins, rating 6.6)
- October 7th2-1 lossatInter Turku(90 mins, rating 6.64)
- May 17th1-3 lossvsKuPS(90 mins, rating 6.53)
Next fixture
Sauli Väisänen and Ilves are next in action on June 11th against TPS in the Veikkausliiga. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the TPS vs Ilves match preview.
Teammates at Ilves
Sauli Väisänen currently plays alongside Faris Krkalic, Stanislav Baranov, Sauli Väisänen, O. Pettersson, Jardell Kanga, Lauri Ala-Myllymäki, Joona Veteli, Matias Rale, Teemu Hytönen, Bamba Abdoul Goudouss, Tatu Miettunen, Kalle Wallius, Suvanne Sebastian, Otso Virtanen, Otto Tiitinen, Oskari Multala, Ville Kumpu, Rasmus Leislahti, Yiandro Raap, Oskari Tapio Paavola, Roope Riski, Maksim Stjopin, Anton Popovitch and Jesse Kilo at Ilves.