Niilo Kujasalo
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Match-by-match stats
Niilo Kujasalo 2026 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Niilo Kujasalo has appeared in 10 Veikkausliiga matches this season, totalling 510 minutes at an average rating of 6.02. 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 | 19 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 11 |
| Shots | 3 | 0.50 | 15 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 4 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 4 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 19 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 19 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.18 | 15 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.53 | 65 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 24 |
| Key passes | 3 | 0.50 | 14 |
| Chances created | 3 | 0.53 | 22 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 15 |
Niilo Kujasalo has taken 3 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 170 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 15th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Niilo Kujasalo has 0 assists and 3 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 170 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 24th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 333 | 58.80 | 94 |
| Accurate passes | 293 | 51.70 | 94 |
| Pass accuracy | 88.0% | n/a | 87 |
| Long balls won | 7 | 1.24 | 30 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 5 | 0.88 | 73 |
| Backward passes | 51 | 9.00 | 62 |
| Passes (final third) | 50 | 8.82 | 91 |
Niilo Kujasalo has completed 293 of 333 passes at 88% accuracy , plus 5 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 94th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.35 | 28 |
| Dribble attempts | 3 | 0.53 | 30 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 36 |
| Duels won | 25 | 4.41 | 38 |
| Aerials won | 7 | 1.24 | 75 |
| Touches | 412 | 72.70 | 93 |
| Possession lost | 41 | 7.24 | 4 |
| Dribbled past | 3 | 0.53 | 31 |
| Fouls won | 6 | 1.06 | 42 |
| Dispossessed | 8 | 1.41 | 75 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Niilo Kujasalo completes 2 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 25 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 10 | 1.76 | 60 |
| Tackles won | 7 | 1.24 | 69 |
| Interceptions | 9 | 1.59 | 61 |
| Clearances | 16 | 2.82 | 96 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 26 | 4.59 | 62 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Niilo Kujasalo makes 10 tackles and 9 interceptions , adding 16 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 51 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 60th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 5 | 0.88 | 20 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.18 | 60 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.18 | 74 |
| Fouls per card | 5.00 | n/a | 48 |
| Foul involvements | 11 | 1.94 | 23 |
| 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 (3 appearances), also at left defensive midfielder (1) and right defensive 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 10 appearances (5 starts), totalling 510 minutes. Niilo Kujasalo has attempted 3 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Niilo Kujasalo has created 3 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 2 successful dribbles from 3 attempts (67% success rate). Niilo Kujasalo has contributed 3 key passes and 8 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Niilo Kujasalo has registered 10 tackles (7 won), 9 interceptions, and 16 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 293 from 333 pass attempts, a 88% pass accuracy rate. Niilo Kujasalo has won 25 of 72 total duels.
Discipline
Niilo Kujasalo has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 5 fouls and winning 6.
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 SJK on November 8th. KuPS won 0-2. Niilo Kujasalo played 81 minutes, registering 2 tackles with a match rating of 0.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Niilo Kujasalo and KuPS are next in action on April 18th against Sabah in the Champions League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Sabah vs KuPS match preview.
Teammates at KuPS
Niilo Kujasalo currently plays alongside Aaro Toivonen, Niilo Kujasalo, Akseli Puukko, Petteri Pennanen, Bob Nii Armah, Rasmus Tikkanen, Clinton Antwi, Calvin Kabuye, Tommi Jyry, Kasperi Silen, Taneli Hämäläinen, Piotr Parzyszek, Joslyn Luyeye-Lutumba, Arttu Lötjönen, Arttu Heinonen, Jaime Moreno, Johannes Kreidl, Samuel Pasanen, Jerry Voutilainen, Eemil Tanninen, Kasim Adams, Hemmo Riihimäki, Saku Savolainen, Gustav Engvall, Saku Heiskanen, Valentín Gasc, Brahima Magassa and Saikou Touray at KuPS.