Kelvin Pires
Cape VerdeMatch-by-match stats
Kelvin Pires 2026 season stats
As a right center back, Kelvin Pires has appeared in 12 Veikkausliiga matches this season, totalling 1,071 minutes at an average rating of 6.98. 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 | 12 | 1,071 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 6.98 |
 Friendly International | 2 | 134 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3.48 |
| Total | 14 | 1,205 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 6.48 |
VeikkausliigaAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.10 | 79 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.08 | 46 |
| Shots | 16 | 1.30 | 94 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.30 | 77 |
| Shot accuracy | 19.0% | n/a | 31 |
| Shot conversion | 6.0% | n/a | 66 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.33 | n/a | 75 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.17 | 88 |
| Shots off target | 13 | 1.09 | 99 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.25 | 70 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.08 | 95 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Key passes | 3 | 0.30 | 35 |
| Chances created | 2 | 0.17 | 25 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.08 | 56 |
Kelvin Pires has taken 16 shots with 3 on target (19% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 67 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.9 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 94th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Kelvin Pires has 0 assists and 3 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 536 minutes. Kelvin Pires has set up 3 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 28th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 755 | 63.40 | 83 |
| Accurate passes | 649 | 54.50 | 82 |
| Pass accuracy | 86.0% | n/a | 70 |
| Long balls won | 73 | 6.13 | 99 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.08 | 24 |
| Backward passes | 46 | 3.87 | 30 |
| Passes (final third) | 117 | 9.83 | 95 |
Kelvin Pires has completed 649 of 755 passes at 86% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 83rd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 4 | 0.34 | 54 |
| Dribble attempts | 8 | 0.67 | 62 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 21 |
| Duels won | 70 | 5.88 | 72 |
| Aerials won | 45 | 3.78 | 92 |
| Touches | 983 | 82.60 | 92 |
| Possession lost | 130 | 10.92 | 47 |
| Dribbled past | 6 | 0.50 | 51 |
| Fouls won | 11 | 0.92 | 62 |
| Dispossessed | 3 | 0.25 | 33 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Kelvin Pires completes 4 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 70 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 10 | 0.84 | 19 |
| Tackles won | 11 | 0.92 | 42 |
| Interceptions | 23 | 1.93 | 64 |
| Clearances | 35 | 2.94 | 33 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 60 | 5.04 | 81 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 6 | 0.50 | 94 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Kelvin Pires makes 10 tackles and 23 interceptions , adding 35 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 107 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 19th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 10 | 0.84 | 38 |
| Yellow cards | 7 | 0.59 | 97 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 1.43 | n/a | 13 |
| Foul involvements | 21 | 1.76 | 51 |
| 2nd yellows | 1 | 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 10 fouls and received 7 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 1.4 fouls.
Positions played
VeikkausliigaMainly right center back (12 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 12 appearances (12 starts), totalling 1071 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Kelvin Pires has attempted 16 shots with 3 on target, a 19% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.86 expected goals (xG) this season.
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 8 attempts (50% success rate). Kelvin Pires has contributed 3 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Kelvin Pires has registered 10 tackles (11 won), 23 interceptions, and 35 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 649 from 755 pass attempts, a 86% pass accuracy rate. Kelvin Pires has won 70 of 133 total duels.
Discipline
Kelvin Pires has received 7 yellow cards this season, committing 10 fouls and winning 11.
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 25 shirt. Born on 5 June 2000.
Most recent appearance
Kelvin Pires's most recent match was away at Lahti on March 3rd. SJK lost 1-2. Kelvin Pires played 81 minutes, registering 2 shots, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.98.
Recent matches
Teammates at SJK
Kelvin Pires currently plays alongside Jaakko Moisio, Amidou Traore, Caio Araújo, Aniis Machaal, Murilo, Eze Onuoha, Ekerette Udom, Kelwin Souza do Nascimento, Jeremiah Streng, Salim Yussif, Facundo Costantini, Samuel Friday James, Karlson Nwanege, Leon Vesterbacka, Roope Paunio, Oskari Väistö, Danila Bulgakov, Apostolos Vellios, V. Hänninen, Prosper Padera, Aapo Boström, Kelvin Pires, Elias Mastokangas, Eetu Mömmö, J. Viitala, Armaan Wilson and Albin Björkskog at SJK.