Jussi Niska
FinlandMatch-by-match stats
Jussi Niska 2026 season stats
As a left back, Jussi Niska has appeared in 21 Veikkausliiga matches this season, totalling 1,526 minutes at an average rating of 7.10. 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 | 1 | 0.10 | 79 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.12 | 63 |
| Shots | 19 | 1.10 | 86 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 0.20 | 61 |
| Shot accuracy | 21.0% | n/a | 37 |
| Shot conversion | 5.0% | n/a | 63 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.25 | n/a | 69 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Shots off target | 9 | 0.53 | 84 |
| Shots blocked | 8 | 0.47 | 91 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 68 |
| Key passes | 18 | 1.10 | 84 |
| Chances created | 18 | 1.06 | 82 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.06 | 52 |
Jussi Niska has taken 19 shots with 4 on target (21% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 80 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.8 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 86th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Jussi Niska has 1 assist and 18 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 85 minutes. Jussi Niska has set up 19 shots for teammates, worth 0.6 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 | 812 | 47.90 | 59 |
| Accurate passes | 708 | 41.80 | 61 |
| Pass accuracy | 87.0% | n/a | 75 |
| Long balls won | 23 | 1.36 | 13 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 20 | 1.18 | 87 |
| Backward passes | 181 | 10.67 | 88 |
| Passes (final third) | 110 | 6.49 | 59 |
Jussi Niska has completed 708 of 812 passes at 87% accuracy , plus 20 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 59th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 42 | 2.48 | 97 |
| Dribble attempts | 53 | 3.13 | 96 |
| Dribble success | 0.8% | n/a | 57 |
| Duels won | 134 | 7.90 | 97 |
| Aerials won | 10 | 0.59 | 5 |
| Touches | 1270 | 74.90 | 79 |
| Possession lost | 197 | 11.62 | 59 |
| Dribbled past | 8 | 0.47 | 47 |
| Fouls won | 31 | 1.83 | 95 |
| Dispossessed | 21 | 1.24 | 95 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Jussi Niska completes 42 dribbles at a 79% success rate and wins 134 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (5th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 27 | 1.59 | 56 |
| Tackles won | 23 | 1.36 | 74 |
| Interceptions | 23 | 1.36 | 21 |
| Clearances | 33 | 1.95 | 7 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 109 | 6.43 | 97 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.06 | 23 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Jussi Niska makes 27 tackles and 23 interceptions , adding 33 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 57 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 56th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 10 | 0.59 | 15 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.12 | 34 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 5.00 | n/a | 53 |
| Foul involvements | 41 | 2.42 | 78 |
| 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 |
Jussi Niska has committed 10 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5 fouls.
Positions played
VeikkausliigaMainly left back (17 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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25 yrsJussi Niska previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa Conference League | 8 | 717 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 6.38 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Veikkausliiga | 31 | 2,435 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 42 | 5.73 |
Veikkausliiga| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | 22 | 1,458 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1.46 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | 22 | 1,121 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6.95 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europa Conference League | 2 | 167 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | 21 | 1,512 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Jussi Niska
Veikkausliiga 2026 season
This season in the Veikkausliiga, Jussi Niska has scored 1 goal and 1 assist across 21 appearances (17 starts), totalling 1526 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Jussi Niska has attempted 19 shots with 4 on target, a 21% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.80 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Jussi Niska has created 18 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 42 successful dribbles from 53 attempts (79% success rate). Jussi Niska has contributed 18 key passes and 46 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Jussi Niska has registered 27 tackles (23 won), 23 interceptions, and 33 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 708 from 812 pass attempts, a 87% pass accuracy rate. Jussi Niska has won 134 of 276 total duels.
Discipline
Jussi Niska has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 10 fouls and winning 31.
About Jussi Niska
Jussi Niska is a 24-year-old defender playing for Inter Turku in the Veikkausliiga, representing Finland. Jussi Niska is left-footed and wears the number 2 shirt. Born on 15 August 2002.
Most recent appearance
Jussi Niska's most recent match was away at KuPS on July 20th. Inter Turku won 1-0. Jussi Niska played 90 minutes, registering 3 key passs with a match rating of 7.24.
Recent matches
- July 20th1-0 winvsKuPS(90 mins, rating 7.24)
- September 17th4-1 lossatFC København(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 5.9)
- July 14th0-0 drawatTPS(5 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.77)
- June 7th0-0 drawvsFC København(90 mins, rating 6.73)
- April 2nd2-3 winatOulu(30 mins, rating 6.77)
Teammates at Inter Turku
Jussi Niska 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.