Jussi Niska
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Match-by-match stats
Jussi Niska 2026 season stats
As a left back, Jussi Niska has appeared in 14 Veikkausliiga matches this season, totalling 1,207 minutes at an average rating of 7.08. 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 | 81 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.15 | 74 |
| Shots | 15 | 1.10 | 87 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.10 | 38 |
| Shot accuracy | 13.0% | n/a | 28 |
| Shot conversion | 7.0% | n/a | 69 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.50 | n/a | 85 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 0.52 | 89 |
| Shots blocked | 8 | 0.60 | 94 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 72 |
| Key passes | 9 | 0.70 | 72 |
| Chances created | 9 | 0.67 | 71 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.07 | 48 |
Jussi Niska has taken 15 shots with 2 on target (13% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 80 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 87th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Jussi Niska has 1 assist and 9 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 134 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 72nd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 637 | 47.50 | 61 |
| Accurate passes | 552 | 41.20 | 61 |
| Pass accuracy | 87.0% | n/a | 76 |
| Long balls won | 18 | 1.34 | 14 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 16 | 1.19 | 87 |
| Backward passes | 138 | 10.29 | 87 |
| Passes (final third) | 85 | 6.34 | 59 |
Jussi Niska has completed 552 of 637 passes at 87% accuracy , plus 16 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 61st percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 32 | 2.39 | 96 |
| Dribble attempts | 43 | 3.21 | 96 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 48 |
| Duels won | 105 | 7.83 | 96 |
| Aerials won | 8 | 0.60 | 8 |
| Touches | 986 | 73.50 | 81 |
| Possession lost | 154 | 11.48 | 64 |
| Dribbled past | 8 | 0.60 | 65 |
| Fouls won | 20 | 1.49 | 83 |
| Dispossessed | 16 | 1.19 | 93 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Jussi Niska completes 32 dribbles at a 74% success rate and wins 105 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (8th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 23 | 1.71 | 65 |
| Tackles won | 19 | 1.42 | 79 |
| Interceptions | 14 | 1.04 | 6 |
| Clearances | 24 | 1.79 | 4 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 97 | 7.23 | 99 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.07 | 25 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Jussi Niska makes 23 tackles and 14 interceptions , adding 24 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 52 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 65th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 9 | 0.67 | 28 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.07 | 22 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 9.00 | n/a | 86 |
| Foul involvements | 29 | 2.16 | 69 |
| 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 9 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 9 fouls.
Positions played
VeikkausliigaMainly left back (14 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Jussi Niska previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa Conference League | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.26 |
| 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 14 appearances (14 starts), totalling 1207 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Jussi Niska has attempted 15 shots with 2 on target, a 13% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Jussi Niska has created 9 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 32 successful dribbles from 43 attempts (74% success rate). Jussi Niska has contributed 9 key passes and 36 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Jussi Niska has registered 23 tackles (19 won), 14 interceptions, and 24 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 552 from 637 pass attempts, a 87% pass accuracy rate. Jussi Niska has won 105 of 224 total duels.
Discipline
Jussi Niska has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 9 fouls and winning 20.
About Jussi Niska
Jussi Niska is a 23-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 Sarajevo on June 29th. Inter Turku won 2-1. Jussi Niska played 90 minutes with a match rating of 6.26.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Jussi Niska and Inter Turku are next in action on October 5th against Jaro in the Veikkausliiga. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Jaro vs Inter Turku match preview.
Teammates at Inter Turku
Jussi Niska currently plays alongside H. Salomaa, Johannes Yli-Kokko, Axel Sandler, Bismark Ampofo, Eero Vuorjoki, Albin Granlund, Prosper Ahiabu, Janne-Pekka Laine, Ville Seppä, Jasse Tuominen, Ilari Kangasniemi, Luka Kuittinen, A. Conteh, Vilho Huovila, S. Saarinen, Antoin Loic Essomba, Juuso Hämäläinen, Iiro Järvinen, Vincent Ulundu, Jean Fiacre Kouamé Botué, Clinton Jephta, Eetu Huuhtanen, Eeli Kiiskilä, Jussi Niska and Julius Tauriainen at Inter Turku.