Mats Pedersen
NorwayMatch-by-match stats
Mats Pedersen 2026 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Mats Pedersen has appeared in 8 Veikkausliiga matches this season, totalling 629 minutes at an average rating of 6.79. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Veikkausliiga midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 17 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.14 | 40 |
| Shots | 7 | 1.00 | 46 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.30 | 46 |
| Shot accuracy | 29.0% | n/a | 45 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 17 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 17 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.29 | 95 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.29 | 28 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.43 | 52 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 60 |
| Key passes | 14 | 2.00 | 94 |
| Chances created | 13 | 1.86 | 95 |
| Big chances created | 4 | 0.57 | 98 |
Mats Pedersen has taken 7 shots with 2 on target (29% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 90 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.2 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 46th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Mats Pedersen has 1 assist and 14 key passes , creating 4 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 48 minutes. Mats Pedersen has set up 15 shots for teammates, worth 1.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 60th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 247 | 35.30 | 37 |
| Accurate passes | 203 | 29.00 | 38 |
| Pass accuracy | 82.0% | n/a | 43 |
| Long balls won | 9 | 1.29 | 30 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 7 | 1.00 | 85 |
| Backward passes | 68 | 9.73 | 63 |
| Passes (final third) | 34 | 4.86 | 42 |
Mats Pedersen has completed 203 of 247 passes at 82% accuracy , plus 7 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 37th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 9 | 1.29 | 86 |
| Dribble attempts | 14 | 2.00 | 89 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 31 |
| Duels won | 36 | 5.15 | 59 |
| Aerials won | 11 | 1.57 | 91 |
| Touches | 373 | 53.40 | 47 |
| Possession lost | 77 | 11.02 | 63 |
| Dribbled past | 5 | 0.72 | 48 |
| Fouls won | 12 | 1.72 | 78 |
| Dispossessed | 10 | 1.43 | 79 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Mats Pedersen completes 9 dribbles at a 64% success rate and wins 36 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 7 | 1.00 | 12 |
| Tackles won | 4 | 0.57 | 12 |
| Interceptions | 4 | 0.57 | 7 |
| Clearances | 7 | 1.00 | 28 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 32 | 4.58 | 60 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.14 | 29 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Mats Pedersen makes 7 tackles and 4 interceptions , adding 7 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 90 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 12th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 7 | 1.00 | 35 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.14 | 47 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.14 | 73 |
| Fouls per card | 7.00 | n/a | 72 |
| Foul involvements | 19 | 2.72 | 63 |
| 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 |
Mats Pedersen has committed 7 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 7 fouls.
Positions played
VeikkausliigaMainly left central midfielder (4 appearances), also at left striker (2) and attacking midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Mats Pedersen previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eliteserien | 7 | 159 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6.38 |
About Mats Pedersen
Veikkausliiga 2026 season
This season in the Veikkausliiga, Mats Pedersen has scored 1 assist across 8 appearances (8 starts), totalling 629 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Mats Pedersen has attempted 7 shots with 2 on target, a 29% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.18 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Mats Pedersen has created 13 chances including 4 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 9 successful dribbles from 14 attempts (64% success rate). Mats Pedersen has contributed 14 key passes and 8 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Mats Pedersen has registered 7 tackles (4 won), 4 interceptions, and 7 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 203 from 247 pass attempts, a 82% pass accuracy rate. Mats Pedersen has won 36 of 110 total duels.
Discipline
Mats Pedersen has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 7 fouls and winning 12.
About Mats Pedersen
Mats Pedersen is a 21-year-old midfielder playing for Jaro in the Veikkausliiga, representing Norway. Mats Pedersen is right-footed and wears the number 26 shirt. Born on 27 April 2005.
Most recent appearance
Mats Pedersen's most recent match was away at HJK on January 10th. Jaro lost 2-5. Mats Pedersen played 10 minutes with a match rating of 6.64.
Recent matches
Teammates at Jaro
Mats Pedersen currently plays alongside Ted Söderström, In-sung Gong, J. Skau, Felix Kass, Adam Vidjeskog, Elliot Holmäng, Gergő Kocsis, Morteza Najafi, Altti Hellemaa, Luca Weckström, A. Sabriye, Jim Myrevik, Mats Pedersen, Erik Gunnarsson, Fabian Østigård Ness, Joas Vikström, Aron Bjonbäck, Oliver Isak Kass Kawo, Kaius Hardén, Joas Snellman, Linus Zetterström, Jonathan Lawson, Senne Vits, Michael Ogungbaro, Anton Finell, V. Vuorinen and Valde Löfs at Jaro.