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SJKDefenderKelvin Pires 2026 season stats
As a right center back, Kelvin Pires has appeared in 15 Veikkausliiga matches this season, totalling 1,309 minutes at an average rating of 6.95. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Veikkausliiga defenders.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Veikkausliiga | 15 | 1,309 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 6.95 |
 Friendly International | 2 | 134 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3.48 |
| Total | 17 | 1,443 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 6.54 |
VeikkausliigaAttacking stats
Kelvin Pires has taken 19 shots with 3 on target (16% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 69 minutes. Those shots are worth 2.5 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 4 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 436 minutes. Kelvin Pires has set up 4 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 29th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Kelvin Pires has completed 776 of 902 passes at 86% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 82nd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Kelvin Pires completes 5 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 88 duels .
Defending stats
Kelvin Pires makes 11 tackles and 32 interceptions , adding 47 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 119 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 12th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Kelvin Pires has committed 13 fouls and received 9 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 1.4 fouls.
Positions played
VeikkausliigaMainly right center back (12 appearances), also at right wing back (2) and center back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
SJK squad
K. Souza do Nascimento
20 yrs#7
J. Streng
24 yrs#9A. Björkskog21 yrs#11E. Mastokangas25 yrs#19D. Bulgakov
21 yrs#21
A. Vellios
34 yrs#27A. Cissé
18 yrs#51A. Boström20 yrs#8V. Hänninen24 yrs#17L. Vesterbacka18 yrs#22A. Wilson
24 yrs#23P. Padera
20 yrs#30E. Onuoha17 yrs#31A. Machaal19 yrs#33C. Araújo21 yrs#42A. Traore22 yrs#48
24 yrs
21 yrs
23 yrs
Cape Verde squad
Benchimol24 yrs#9
N. da Costa35 yrs#9
G. Rodrigues35 yrs#11
D. Livramento25 yrs#14
W. Semedo32 yrs#17
T. Arcanjo25 yrs#18
R. Mendes36 yrs#20
H. Varela24 yrs#29
J. Cabral28 yrs#77
K. Lenini29 yrs#6
Djé23 yrs#8
L. Duarte29 yrs#15
D. Duarte27 yrs#23
A. Santos21 yrs#35
J. Monteiro32 yrs#35
J. Paulo28 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | 19 | 1,576 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 21 | 6.11 |
2024
| 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 15 appearances (15 starts), totalling 1309 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Kelvin Pires has attempted 19 shots with 3 on target, a 16% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 2.49 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Kelvin Pires has created 3 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 5 successful dribbles from 10 attempts (50% success rate). Kelvin Pires has contributed 4 key passes and 6 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Kelvin Pires has registered 11 tackles (12 won), 32 interceptions, and 47 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 776 from 902 pass attempts, a 86% pass accuracy rate. Kelvin Pires has won 88 of 162 total duels.
Discipline
Kelvin Pires has received 9 yellow cards this season, committing 13 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 4 shirt. Born on 5 June 2000.
Most recent appearance
Kelvin Pires's most recent match was at home against Mariehamn on September 19th. SJK won 2-1. Kelvin Pires played 90 minutes, registering 2 shots, 1 key pass with a match rating of 7.06.
Recent matches
Teammates at SJK
Kelvin Pires currently plays alongside Oskari Väistö, Ekerette Udom, Samuel Friday James, Leon Vesterbacka, Aniis Machaal, Aziz Cissé, Caio Araújo, Jaakko Moisio, Roope Paunio, Karlson Nwanege, Murilo, Salim Yussif, Kelwin Souza do Nascimento, Amidou Traore, Danila Bulgakov, Albin Björkskog, Jeremiah Streng, Apostolos Vellios, Facundo Costantini, Eze Onuoha, V. Hänninen, Prosper Padera, Aapo Boström, Kelvin Pires, Elias Mastokangas, Eetu Mömmö, Armaan Wilson and J. Viitala at SJK.