Joona Veteli
FinlandMatch-by-match stats
Joona Veteli 2026 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Joona Veteli has appeared in 7 Veikkausliiga matches this season, totalling 361 minutes at an average rating of 7.13. 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 | 1 | 0.20 | 83 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.25 | 67 |
| Shots | 7 | 1.70 | 81 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 1.00 | 95 |
| Shot accuracy | 57.0% | n/a | 91 |
| Shot conversion | 14.0% | n/a | 78 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.25 | n/a | 52 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.50 | 61 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.25 | 25 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.25 | 96 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Key passes | 5 | 1.20 | 58 |
| Chances created | 7 | 1.75 | 87 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.25 | 70 |
Joona Veteli has taken 7 shots with 4 on target (57% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 52 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.5 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 81st percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Joona Veteli has 0 assists and 5 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 52 minutes. Joona Veteli has set up 5 shots for teammates, worth 0.4 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 | 279 | 69.60 | 98 |
| Accurate passes | 252 | 62.80 | 98 |
| Pass accuracy | 90.0% | n/a | 93 |
| Long balls won | 9 | 2.24 | 67 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 5 | 1.25 | 89 |
| Backward passes | 60 | 14.96 | 99 |
| Passes (final third) | 39 | 9.72 | 91 |
Joona Veteli has completed 252 of 279 passes at 90% accuracy , plus 5 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 98th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 5 | 1.25 | 85 |
| Dribble attempts | 7 | 1.75 | 86 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 52 |
| Duels won | 19 | 4.74 | 49 |
| Aerials won | 3 | 0.75 | 50 |
| Touches | 356 | 88.80 | 99 |
| Possession lost | 28 | 6.98 | 4 |
| Dribbled past | 1 | 0.25 | 5 |
| Fouls won | 6 | 1.50 | 64 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 0.50 | 11 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Joona Veteli completes 5 dribbles at a 71% success rate and wins 19 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 5 | 1.25 | 30 |
| Tackles won | 3 | 0.75 | 20 |
| Interceptions | 7 | 1.75 | 72 |
| Clearances | 2 | 0.50 | 2 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 13 | 3.24 | 25 |
| 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 | 6 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Joona Veteli makes 5 tackles and 7 interceptions , adding 2 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 72 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 30th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 4 | 1.00 | 35 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 11 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 11 |
| Foul involvements | 10 | 2.49 | 54 |
| 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 |
Joona Veteli has committed 4 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
VeikkausliigaMainly left central midfielder (2 appearances), also at left winger (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 | 3 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.46 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa League | 2 | 109 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.29 |
| Europa Conference League | 1 | 69 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6.15 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Veikkausliiga | 32 | 2,624 | 7 | 3 | 44 | 39 | 6.18 |
Veikkausliiga| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europa Conference League | 4 | 390 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3.31 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | 24 | 1,980 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 1.18 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | 14 | 1,199 | 5 | 2 | 16 | 7 | 7.74 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | 15 | 964 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | 27 | 2,430 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Joona Veteli
Veikkausliiga 2026 season
This season in the Veikkausliiga, Joona Veteli has scored 1 goal across 7 appearances (3 starts), totalling 361 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Joona Veteli has attempted 7 shots with 4 on target, a 57% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.48 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Joona Veteli has created 7 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 5 successful dribbles from 7 attempts (71% success rate). Joona Veteli has contributed 5 key passes and 6 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Joona Veteli has registered 5 tackles (3 won), 7 interceptions, and 2 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 252 from 279 pass attempts, a 90% pass accuracy rate. Joona Veteli has won 19 of 41 total duels.
Discipline
Joona Veteli has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 4 fouls and winning 6.
About Joona Veteli
Joona Veteli is a 31-year-old midfielder playing for HJK in the Veikkausliiga, representing Finland. Joona Veteli is right-footed. Born on 21 April 1995.
Most recent appearance
Joona Veteli's most recent match was away at VPS on September 6th. HJK lost 0-1. Joona Veteli played 43 minutes, registering 1 key pass with a match rating of 6.88.
Recent matches
- September 6th0-1 lossvsVPS(43 mins, rating 6.88)
- February 10th1-0 lossatStjarnan(58 mins, rating 6.5)
- June 11th1-3 winatTPS(81 mins, rating 7.07)
- August 9th3-1 winvsDifferdange 03(60 mins, rating 6.37)
- November 15th0-0 drawatDifferdange 03(62 mins, rating 6.5)
Teammates at HJK
Joona Veteli currently plays alongside Ville Tikkanen, Antton Nylund, Nikolai Alho, Lucas Lingman, Jere Kallinen, Till Cissokho, Leonel Montano, Jesse Öst, Mads Borchers, Liam Möller, Joona Veteli, Teemu Pukki, Kaius Simojoki, Martin Kirilov, Matej Markovic, Eemil Toivonen, Mihailo Bogicevic, Jasper Samooja, Santeri Haarala, Alexander Ring, Pyry Mentu, Alfie Cicale, Emil Leveälahti, Lassi Lappalainen, Mouhamed Guèye, Roni Hudd and David Ezeh at HJK.