Niilo Kujasalo
FinlandMatch-by-match stats
Niilo Kujasalo 2026 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Niilo Kujasalo has appeared in 14 Veikkausliiga matches this season, totalling 739 minutes at an average rating of 6.68. 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 | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Shots | 3 | 0.40 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 3 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 2 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 17 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 17 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Shots off target | 0 | n/a | 1 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.37 | 50 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Key passes | 4 | 0.50 | 7 |
| Chances created | 4 | 0.49 | 12 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 12 |
Niilo Kujasalo has taken 3 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 246 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 5th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Niilo Kujasalo has 0 assists and 4 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 185 minutes. Niilo Kujasalo has set up 4 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 21st percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 449 | 54.70 | 79 |
| Accurate passes | 386 | 47.00 | 78 |
| Pass accuracy | 86.0% | n/a | 65 |
| Long balls won | 13 | 1.58 | 49 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 6 | 0.73 | 64 |
| Backward passes | 76 | 9.26 | 59 |
| Passes (final third) | 64 | 7.79 | 83 |
Niilo Kujasalo has completed 386 of 449 passes at 86% accuracy , plus 6 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 79th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.24 | 20 |
| Dribble attempts | 3 | 0.37 | 20 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 36 |
| Duels won | 37 | 4.51 | 43 |
| Aerials won | 10 | 1.22 | 75 |
| Touches | 589 | 71.70 | 85 |
| Possession lost | 63 | 7.67 | 8 |
| Dribbled past | 5 | 0.61 | 33 |
| Fouls won | 11 | 1.34 | 59 |
| Dispossessed | 8 | 0.97 | 47 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Niilo Kujasalo completes 2 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 37 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 11 | 1.34 | 38 |
| Tackles won | 8 | 0.97 | 43 |
| Interceptions | 12 | 1.46 | 59 |
| Clearances | 17 | 2.07 | 83 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 34 | 4.14 | 46 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 2 | 0.24 | 48 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Niilo Kujasalo makes 11 tackles and 12 interceptions , adding 17 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 67 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 38th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 5 | 0.61 | 8 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.12 | 41 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.12 | 72 |
| Fouls per card | 5.00 | n/a | 49 |
| Foul involvements | 16 | 1.95 | 28 |
| 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 |
Niilo Kujasalo has committed 5 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5 fouls.
Positions played
VeikkausliigaMainly right central midfielder (4 appearances), also at right defensive midfielder (2) and central midfielder (1).
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 | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6.76 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Veikkausliiga | 28 | 2,412 | 2 | 2 | 28 | 33 | 6.16 |
VeikkausliigaAbout Niilo Kujasalo
Veikkausliiga 2026 season
This season in the Veikkausliiga, Niilo Kujasalo has featured across 14 appearances (8 starts), totalling 739 minutes. Niilo Kujasalo has attempted 3 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Niilo Kujasalo has created 4 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 2 successful dribbles from 3 attempts (67% success rate). Niilo Kujasalo has contributed 4 key passes and 9 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Niilo Kujasalo has registered 11 tackles (8 won), 12 interceptions, and 17 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 386 from 449 pass attempts, a 86% pass accuracy rate. Niilo Kujasalo has won 37 of 89 total duels.
Discipline
Niilo Kujasalo has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 5 fouls and winning 11.
About Niilo Kujasalo
Niilo Kujasalo is a 22-year-old midfielder playing for KuPS in the Veikkausliiga, representing Finland. Niilo Kujasalo is left-footed and wears the number 13 shirt. Born on 17 March 2004.
Most recent appearance
Niilo Kujasalo's most recent match was away at Mariehamn on March 11th. KuPS lost 2-4. Niilo Kujasalo played 46 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.48.
Recent matches
- July 20th1-0 lossatInter Turku(0 mins, rating 0)
- June 26th1-0 winvsShamrock Rovers(0 mins, rating 0)
- March 11th2-4 lossvsMariehamn(46 mins, rating 6.48)
- October 10th1-1 drawatShamrock Rovers(3 mins, rating 0)
- May 19th2-1 lossatUniversitatea Craiova(0 mins, rating 0)
Teammates at KuPS
Niilo Kujasalo currently plays alongside Samuel Pasanen, Calvin Kabuye, Niilo Kujasalo, Brahima Magassa, Kasim Adams, Saikou Touray, Jorginho, Karl Ward, Jerry Voutilainen, Valentín Gasc, Bob Nii Armah, Arttu Heinonen, Taneli Hämäläinen, Akseli Puukko, Joslyn Luyeye-Lutumba, Aaro Toivonen, Kasperi Silen, Hemmo Riihimäki, Gustav Engvall, Jaime Moreno, Saku Heiskanen, Petteri Pennanen, Piotr Parzyszek, Saku Savolainen, Arttu Lötjönen, Clinton Antwi, Johannes Kreidl and Tommi Jyry at KuPS.