Leonel Montano stats
Denmark
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L. Montano
HJKDefender
L. Montano vs KuPS
3 games playedLeonel Montano's next match is on Sunday at 13:00 against KuPS. See how Leonel Montano did in earlier matches against KuPS.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
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| Sep 13, 2026 | |||||||||||
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HJK.vKUPS
Sunday 13:00Sun 13:00Before the next match
HJK v KuPS, SundayWhat KuPS allow left backs
Position stats10 appearances at LB against KuPS in their last 20 matches; league average from the Veikkausliiga.
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Odds OutliersLeonel Montano 2026 season stats
As a left back, Leonel Montano has appeared in 26 Veikkausliiga matches this season, totalling 2,166 minutes at an average rating of 6.52. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Veikkausliiga defenders.
Attacking stats
Leonel Montano has taken 19 shots with 5 on target (26% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 114 minutes. Those shots are worth 2.8 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 4 assists and 24 key passes , creating 9 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 75 minutes. Leonel Montano has set up 28 shots for teammates, worth 3.5 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 89th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Leonel Montano has completed 784 of 1016 passes at 77% accuracy , plus 26 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 37th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Leonel Montano completes 6 dribbles at a 46% success rate and wins 82 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (31st percentile).
Defending stats
Leonel Montano makes 30 tackles and 28 interceptions , adding 58 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 72 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 34th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Leonel Montano has committed 32 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 16 fouls.
Positions played
VeikkausliigaMainly left back (25 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
HJK squad
A. Cicale
24 yrs#7
M. Borchers
24 yrs#9
D. Ezeh
20 yrs#19
T. Pukki36 yrs#20P. Ibrahima Ndir
19 yrs#21
L. Lappalainen28 yrs#26
S. Haarala26 yrs#29
R. Hudd21 yrs#91
A. Ring35 yrs#4
P. Mentu19 yrs#8
L. Lingman28 yrs#10M. Elias Kirilov19 yrs#11
J. Kallinen24 yrs#15A. Nylund18 yrs#16
L. Möller21 yrs#22
M. Guèye22 yrs#32J. Veteli31 yrs#77
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Per competition, club and country2026/2027
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa Conference League | 3 | 270 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.27 |
2025/2026
| 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 |
Superliga2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 First Division | 29 | 2,321 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 60 | 4.35 |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Division | 20 | 1,075 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
About Leonel Montano
Veikkausliiga 2026 season
This season in the Veikkausliiga, Leonel Montano has scored 1 goal and 4 assists across 26 appearances (25 starts), totalling 2166 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Leonel Montano has attempted 19 shots with 5 on target, a 26% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 2.75 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Leonel Montano has created 29 chances including 9 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 6 successful dribbles from 13 attempts (46% success rate). Leonel Montano has contributed 24 key passes and 59 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Leonel Montano has registered 30 tackles (22 won), 28 interceptions, and 58 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 784 from 1016 pass attempts, a 77% pass accuracy rate. Leonel Montano has won 82 of 197 total duels.
Discipline
Leonel Montano has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 32 fouls and winning 16.
About Leonel Montano
Leonel Montano is a 27-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 at home against Gnistan on November 21st. HJK won 4-0. Leonel Montano played 90 minutes, registering 3 shots, 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.83.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Leonel Montano and HJK are next in action on October 16th against KuPS in the Veikkausliiga. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the HJK vs KuPS match preview.
Teammates at HJK
Leonel Montano currently plays alongside Pape Ibrahima Ndir, Till Cissokho, Mihailo Bogicevic, Ville Tikkanen, Matej Markovic, Santeri Haarala, Alexander Ring, Mouhamed Guèye, Jere Kallinen, Alfie Cicale, Leonel Montano, Kaius Simojoki, Jesse Öst, Teemu Pukki, Lucas Lingman, Martin Elias Kirilov, Mads Borchers, Liam Möller, Joona Veteli, Mitja Haapanen, Nikolai Alho, Eemil Toivonen, Antton Nylund, Jasper Samooja, Pyry Mentu, Lassi Lappalainen, Emil Leveälahti, Roni Hudd and David Ezeh at HJK.