Leonel Montano
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Leonel Montano 2026 season stats
As a left back, Leonel Montano has appeared in 20 Veikkausliiga matches this season, totalling 1,639 minutes at an average rating of 6.38. 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 | 2 | 0.11 | 59 |
| Shots | 14 | 0.80 | 72 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.20 | 61 |
| Shot accuracy | 21.0% | n/a | 37 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 30 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 30 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.11 | 73 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 0.44 | 76 |
| Shots blocked | 5 | 0.27 | 72 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.10 | 68 |
| Key passes | 16 | 0.90 | 78 |
| Chances created | 18 | 0.99 | 81 |
| Big chances created | 5 | 0.27 | 83 |
Leonel Montano has taken 14 shots with 3 on target (21% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 117 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.2 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. Leonel Montano has 2 assists and 16 key passes , creating 5 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 91 minutes. Leonel Montano has set up 18 shots for teammates, worth 2 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 | 781 | 42.90 | 42 |
| Accurate passes | 611 | 33.60 | 38 |
| Pass accuracy | 78.0% | n/a | 25 |
| Long balls won | 36 | 1.98 | 39 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 18 | 0.99 | 80 |
| Backward passes | 150 | 8.24 | 68 |
| Passes (final third) | 103 | 5.66 | 46 |
Leonel Montano has completed 611 of 781 passes at 78% accuracy , plus 18 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 42nd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 5 | 0.27 | 41 |
| Dribble attempts | 9 | 0.49 | 53 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 24 |
| Duels won | 61 | 3.35 | 6 |
| Aerials won | 26 | 1.43 | 37 |
| Touches | 1043 | 57.30 | 40 |
| Possession lost | 208 | 11.42 | 55 |
| Dribbled past | 4 | 0.22 | 16 |
| Fouls won | 13 | 0.71 | 49 |
| Dispossessed | 7 | 0.38 | 52 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Leonel Montano completes 5 dribbles at a 56% success rate and wins 61 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (37th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 22 | 1.21 | 39 |
| Tackles won | 17 | 0.93 | 44 |
| Interceptions | 21 | 1.15 | 11 |
| Clearances | 42 | 2.31 | 17 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 70 | 3.84 | 62 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 7 | 0.38 | 80 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Leonel Montano makes 22 tackles and 21 interceptions , adding 42 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 75 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 39th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 24 | 1.32 | 81 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.11 | 31 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 12.00 | n/a | 93 |
| Foul involvements | 37 | 2.03 | 60 |
| 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 |
Leonel Montano has committed 24 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 12 fouls.
Positions played
VeikkausliigaMainly left back (19 appearances).
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 | 3 | 270 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.27 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Superliga | 14 | 475 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6.01 |
| Europa Conference League | 4 | 236 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 6.72 |
Superliga| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 First Division | 29 | 2,321 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 60 | 4.35 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Division | 20 | 1,075 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Leonel Montano
Veikkausliiga 2026 season
This season in the Veikkausliiga, Leonel Montano has scored 2 assists across 20 appearances (19 starts), totalling 1639 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Leonel Montano has attempted 14 shots with 3 on target, a 21% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.23 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Leonel Montano has created 18 chances including 5 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 5 successful dribbles from 9 attempts (56% success rate). Leonel Montano has contributed 16 key passes and 39 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Leonel Montano has registered 22 tackles (17 won), 21 interceptions, and 42 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 611 from 781 pass attempts, a 78% pass accuracy rate. Leonel Montano has won 61 of 145 total duels.
Discipline
Leonel Montano has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 24 fouls and winning 13.
About Leonel Montano
Leonel Montano is a 26-year-old defender playing for HJK in the Veikkausliiga, representing Denmark. Leonel Montano is left-footed and wears the number 14 shirt. Born on 2 October 1999.
Most recent appearance
Leonel Montano's most recent match was away at Ilves on July 20th. HJK won 1-2. Leonel Montano played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 3 tackles with a match rating of 7.25.
Recent matches
Teammates at HJK
Leonel Montano currently plays alongside Ville Tikkanen, Antton Nylund, Nikolai Alho, Lucas Lingman, Jere Kallinen, Till Cissokho, Leonel Montano, Jesse Öst, Mads Borchers, Liam Möller, Joona Veteli, Teemu Pukki, Kaius Simojoki, Martin Kirilov, Matej Markovic, Eemil Toivonen, Mihailo Bogicevic, Jasper Samooja, Santeri Haarala, Alexander Ring, Pyry Mentu, Alfie Cicale, Emil Leveälahti, Lassi Lappalainen, Mouhamed Guèye, Roni Hudd and David Ezeh at HJK.