Niklas Jokelainen
FinlandMatch-by-match stats
Niklas Jokelainen 2026 season stats
As a right winger, Niklas Jokelainen has appeared in 18 Veikkausliiga matches this season, totalling 633 minutes at an average rating of 6.64. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Veikkausliiga attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.10 | 22 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.14 | 7 |
| Shots | 6 | 0.90 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.30 | 9 |
| Shot accuracy | 33.0% | n/a | 23 |
| Shot conversion | 17.0% | n/a | 71 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.50 | n/a | 83 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 6 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.28 | 10 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.28 | 12 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Key passes | 9 | 1.30 | 66 |
| Chances created | 8 | 1.14 | 45 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.14 | 29 |
Niklas Jokelainen has taken 6 shots with 2 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 106 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.3 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 7th 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 79 minutes. Niklas Jokelainen has set up 9 shots for teammates, worth 0.4 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 13th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 233 | 33.10 | 90 |
| Accurate passes | 187 | 26.60 | 90 |
| Pass accuracy | 80.0% | n/a | 75 |
| Long balls won | 11 | 1.56 | 94 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 7 | 1.00 | 78 |
| Backward passes | 52 | 7.39 | 71 |
| Passes (final third) | 29 | 4.12 | 93 |
Niklas Jokelainen has completed 187 of 233 passes at 80% accuracy , plus 7 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 90th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.28 | 12 |
| Dribble attempts | 4 | 0.57 | 13 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 12 |
| Duels won | 37 | 5.26 | 48 |
| Aerials won | 9 | 1.28 | 56 |
| Touches | 344 | 48.90 | 80 |
| Possession lost | 89 | 12.65 | 65 |
| Dribbled past | 8 | 1.14 | 85 |
| Fouls won | 11 | 1.56 | 67 |
| Dispossessed | 11 | 1.56 | 53 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Niklas Jokelainen completes 2 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 37 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 15 | 2.13 | 93 |
| Tackles won | 14 | 1.99 | 99 |
| Interceptions | 11 | 1.56 | 96 |
| Clearances | 7 | 1.00 | 56 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 30 | 4.27 | 91 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.14 | 48 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Niklas Jokelainen makes 15 tackles and 11 interceptions , adding 7 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 42 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 93rd percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 5 | 0.71 | 15 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 17 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 6 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 17 |
| Foul involvements | 16 | 2.27 | 36 |
| 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 |
Niklas Jokelainen has committed 5 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
VeikkausliigaMainly right winger (4 appearances), also at right midfielder (1) and right defensive midfielder (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Veikkausliiga | 26 | 2,147 | 5 | 5 | 42 | 34 | 5.87 |
Veikkausliiga| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | 21 | 1,599 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1.01 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | 28 | 1,772 | 7 | 6 | 46 | 5 | 6.92 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | 22 | 1,259 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | 21 | 1,030 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Niklas Jokelainen
Veikkausliiga 2026 season
This season in the Veikkausliiga, Niklas Jokelainen has scored 1 goal across 18 appearances (6 starts), totalling 633 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Niklas Jokelainen has attempted 6 shots with 2 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.33 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 2 successful dribbles from 4 attempts (50% success rate). Niklas Jokelainen has contributed 9 key passes and 17 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Niklas Jokelainen has registered 15 tackles (14 won), 11 interceptions, and 7 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 187 from 233 pass attempts, a 80% pass accuracy rate. Niklas Jokelainen has won 37 of 94 total duels.
Discipline
Niklas Jokelainen has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 5 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 SJK on July 20th. Oulu drew 0-0. Niklas Jokelainen played 64 minutes, registering 1 shot, 2 key passs with a match rating of 6.99.
Recent matches
Teammates at Oulu
Niklas Jokelainen currently plays alongside Onni Tiihonen, Camilo Triana, Alex Lietsa, Otso-Pekka Parkkila, Roope Riski, Iiro Mendolin, Juuso Mäkeläinen, Markus Arsalo, Sampo Ala-Iso, Niklas Jokelainen, Johannes Pentti, Sami Sipola, Julius Paananen, Kalifa Jatta, Rasmus Karjalainen, Santeri Silander, Miguel Santos, Juha Pirinen, Lamine Ghezali, Niklas Schulz, E. Kallio, Mikko Pitkänen, Otto Kemppainen, Matias Ojala, Tuomas Kaukua and Adramane Cassamá at Oulu.