Niklas Jokelainen stats
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N. Jokelainen
OuluMidfielder
N. Jokelainen vs Gnistan
6 games playedNiklas Jokelainen's next match is on Saturday at 15:00 against Gnistan. See how Niklas Jokelainen did in earlier matches against Gnistan.
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GNIvOUL
Saturday 15:00Sat 15:00Before the next match
Gnistan v Oulu, SaturdayWhat Gnistan allow right wingers
Position stats14 appearances at RW against Gnistan in their last 20 matches; league average from the Veikkausliiga.
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Odds OutliersNiklas Jokelainen 2026 season stats
As a right winger, Niklas Jokelainen has appeared in 21 Veikkausliiga matches this season, totalling 718 minutes at an average rating of 6.60. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Veikkausliiga attackers.
Attacking stats
Niklas Jokelainen has taken 7 shots with 3 on target (43% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 103 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.4 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 4th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Niklas Jokelainen has 0 assists and 9 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 90 minutes. Niklas Jokelainen has set up 9 shots for teammates, worth 0.6 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 13th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
Niklas Jokelainen has completed 210 of 263 passes at 80% accuracy , plus 7 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 87th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
Niklas Jokelainen completes 3 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 43 duels .
Defending stats
Niklas Jokelainen makes 16 tackles and 11 interceptions , adding 9 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 45 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 91st percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
Niklas Jokelainen has committed 8 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
VeikkausliigaMainly right winger (6 appearances), also at right defensive midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Oulu squad
R. Karjalainen
30 yrs#7
R. Riski35 yrs#9
C. Triana
29 yrs#10
L. Ghezali
27 yrs#11K. Jatta
20 yrs#20
T. Kaukua26 yrs#22C. Sele Thomas
18 yrs#24E. Kallio22 yrs#27J. Paananen19 yrs#6M. Ojala31 yrs#8N. Jokelainen26 yrs#14O. Tiihonen26 yrs#17I. Mendolin20 yrs#21M. Arsalo23 yrs#25J. Mäkeläinen17 yrs#30
22 yrs
31 yrsPrevious seasons
Per competition, club and country2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Veikkausliiga | 26 | 2,147 | 5 | 5 | 42 | 34 | 5.87 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | 21 | 1,599 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1.01 |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | 28 | 1,772 | 7 | 6 | 46 | 5 | 6.92 |
2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | 22 | 1,259 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
2021
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | 21 | 1,030 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | - |
About Niklas Jokelainen
Veikkausliiga 2026 season
This season in the Veikkausliiga, Niklas Jokelainen has scored 1 goal across 21 appearances (7 starts), totalling 718 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Niklas Jokelainen has attempted 7 shots with 3 on target, a 43% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.36 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Niklas Jokelainen has created 8 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 3 successful dribbles from 6 attempts (50% success rate). Niklas Jokelainen has contributed 9 key passes and 17 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Niklas Jokelainen has registered 16 tackles (14 won), 11 interceptions, and 9 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 210 from 263 pass attempts, a 80% pass accuracy rate. Niklas Jokelainen has won 43 of 112 total duels.
Discipline
Niklas Jokelainen has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 8 fouls and winning 11.
About Niklas Jokelainen
Niklas Jokelainen is a 26-year-old midfielder playing for Oulu in the Veikkausliiga, representing Finland. Niklas Jokelainen is left-footed and wears the number 14 shirt. Born on 30 March 2000.
Most recent appearance
Niklas Jokelainen's most recent match was away at KuPS on August 4th. Oulu won 0-1. Niklas Jokelainen played 8 minutes with a match rating of 6.36.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Niklas Jokelainen and Oulu are next in action on March 3rd against Gnistan in the Veikkausliiga. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Gnistan vs Oulu match preview.
Teammates at Oulu
Niklas Jokelainen currently plays alongside Roope Riski, Johannes Pentti, Niklas Jokelainen, Iiro Mendolin, Otso-Pekka Parkkila, Sampo Ala-Iso, Markus Arsalo, Lamine Ghezali, Kalifa Jatta, Alex Lietsa, Celestine Sele Thomas, Onni Tiihonen, Sami Sipola, Camilo Triana, Julius Paananen, Niklas Schulz, Rasmus Karjalainen, Santeri Silander, Juuso Mäkeläinen, Miguel Santos, E. Kallio, Juha Pirinen, Mikko Pitkänen, Matias Ojala, Otto Kemppainen, Tuomas Kaukua and Adramane Cassamá at Oulu.