Kelvin Pires
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Match-by-match stats
Kelvin Pires 2026 season stats
As a right center back, Kelvin Pires has appeared in 8 Veikkausliiga matches this season, totalling 720 minutes at an average rating of 6.18. 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
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Veikkausliiga | 8 | 720 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 6.18 |
 Friendly International | 2 | 134 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3.48 |
| Total | 10 | 854 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 5.64 |
VeikkausliigaAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.10 | 81 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.13 | 68 |
| Shots | 10 | 1.30 | 94 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.40 | 88 |
| Shot accuracy | 30.0% | n/a | 54 |
| Shot conversion | 10.0% | n/a | 75 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.33 | n/a | 77 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.25 | 93 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 0.75 | 97 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.38 | 87 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.13 | 99 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Key passes | 2 | 0.30 | 33 |
| Chances created | 2 | 0.25 | 34 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.13 | 70 |
Kelvin Pires has taken 10 shots with 3 on target (30% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 72 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 94th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Kelvin Pires has 0 assists and 2 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 360 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 29th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 457 | 57.10 | 76 |
| Accurate passes | 377 | 47.10 | 75 |
| Pass accuracy | 82.0% | n/a | 48 |
| Long balls won | 48 | 6.00 | 99 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.13 | 31 |
| Backward passes | 24 | 3.00 | 13 |
| Passes (final third) | 77 | 9.63 | 96 |
Kelvin Pires has completed 377 of 457 passes at 82% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 76th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 4 | 0.50 | 59 |
| Dribble attempts | 5 | 0.63 | 58 |
| Dribble success | 0.8% | n/a | 58 |
| Duels won | 43 | 5.38 | 64 |
| Aerials won | 31 | 3.88 | 91 |
| Touches | 588 | 73.50 | 81 |
| Possession lost | 101 | 12.63 | 73 |
| Dribbled past | 4 | 0.50 | 46 |
| Fouls won | 6 | 0.75 | 49 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 0.25 | 38 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Kelvin Pires completes 4 dribbles at a 80% success rate and wins 43 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 7 | 0.88 | 21 |
| Tackles won | 7 | 0.88 | 45 |
| Interceptions | 17 | 2.13 | 80 |
| Clearances | 23 | 2.88 | 38 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 40 | 5.00 | 81 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 3 | 0.38 | 76 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Kelvin Pires makes 7 tackles and 17 interceptions , adding 23 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 103 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 21st percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 5 | 0.63 | 24 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 0.50 | 96 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 1.25 | n/a | 18 |
| Foul involvements | 11 | 1.38 | 30 |
| 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 |
Kelvin Pires has committed 5 fouls and received 4 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 1.3 fouls.
Positions played
VeikkausliigaMainly right center back (8 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | 19 | 1,576 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 21 | 6.11 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | 26 | 2,229 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.80 |
About Kelvin Pires
Veikkausliiga 2026 season
This season in the Veikkausliiga, Kelvin Pires has scored 1 goal across 8 appearances (8 starts), totalling 720 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Kelvin Pires has attempted 10 shots with 3 on target, a 30% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Kelvin Pires has created 2 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 4 successful dribbles from 5 attempts (80% success rate). Kelvin Pires has contributed 2 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Kelvin Pires has registered 7 tackles (7 won), 17 interceptions, and 23 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 377 from 457 pass attempts, a 82% pass accuracy rate. Kelvin Pires has won 43 of 96 total duels.
Discipline
Kelvin Pires has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 5 fouls and winning 6.
About Kelvin Pires
Kelvin Pires is a 26-year-old defender playing for SJK in the Veikkausliiga, representing Cape Verde. Kelvin Pires is right-footed and wears the number 4 shirt. Born on 5 June 2000.
Most recent appearance
Kelvin Pires's most recent match was away at KuPS on November 8th. SJK lost 0-2. Kelvin Pires played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 3 tackles with a match rating of 0.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Kelvin Pires and SJK are next in action on July 5th against Jaro in the Veikkausliiga. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Jaro vs SJK match preview.
Teammates at SJK
Kelvin Pires currently plays alongside Armaan Wilson, Kelwin Souza do Nascimento, Eze Onuoha, Samuel Friday James, Moustapha Fanné, Aniis Machaal, Oskari Väistö, Markus Arsalo, Roope Paunio, Aapo Boström, Salim Yussif, Eetu Mömmö, Albin Björkskog, Sayibu Yakubu, Rangel, V. Hänninen, Kasper Paananen, Danila Bulgakov, J. Viitala, Leon Vesterbacka, Ussumane Djalo, Caio Araújo, Joonas Kekarainen, Prosper Padera, Jeremiah Streng, Muhammed Suso, Elias Mastokangas, Jaakko Moisio and Kelvin Pires at SJK.