Salim Yussif
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Match-by-match stats
Salim Yussif 2026 season stats
As a right back, Salim Yussif has appeared in 14 Veikkausliiga matches this season, totalling 1,074 minutes at an average rating of 6.05. 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
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.17 | 80 |
| Shots | 6 | 0.50 | 46 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.20 | 62 |
| Shot accuracy | 33.0% | n/a | 59 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 34 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 34 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.25 | 46 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.17 | 56 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.08 | 94 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.20 | 89 |
| Key passes | 6 | 0.50 | 57 |
| Chances created | 8 | 0.67 | 71 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.08 | 54 |
Salim Yussif has taken 6 shots with 2 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 179 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 46th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Salim Yussif has 2 assists and 6 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 134 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 89th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 422 | 35.40 | 22 |
| Accurate passes | 363 | 30.40 | 32 |
| Pass accuracy | 86.0% | n/a | 70 |
| Long balls won | 14 | 1.17 | 8 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 5 | 0.42 | 57 |
| Backward passes | 100 | 8.38 | 72 |
| Passes (final third) | 51 | 4.27 | 18 |
Salim Yussif has completed 363 of 422 passes at 86% accuracy , plus 5 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 22nd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 17 | 1.42 | 88 |
| Dribble attempts | 28 | 2.35 | 92 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 30 |
| Duels won | 75 | 6.28 | 82 |
| Aerials won | 10 | 0.84 | 14 |
| Touches | 654 | 54.80 | 39 |
| Possession lost | 121 | 10.14 | 34 |
| Dribbled past | 7 | 0.59 | 63 |
| Fouls won | 19 | 1.59 | 87 |
| Dispossessed | 15 | 1.26 | 94 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Salim Yussif completes 17 dribbles at a 61% success rate and wins 75 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (14th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 36 | 3.02 | 97 |
| Tackles won | 22 | 1.84 | 94 |
| Interceptions | 16 | 1.34 | 19 |
| Clearances | 18 | 1.51 | 1 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 74 | 6.20 | 96 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.08 | 27 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Salim Yussif makes 36 tackles and 16 interceptions , adding 18 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 30 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 97th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 23 | 1.93 | 98 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 0.34 | 85 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 5.75 | n/a | 64 |
| Foul involvements | 42 | 3.52 | 96 |
| 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 | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Salim Yussif has committed 23 fouls and received 4 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5.8 fouls.
Positions played
VeikkausliigaMainly right back (10 appearances), also at left back (1) and right center back (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa Conference League | 2 | 101 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.25 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Veikkausliiga | 27 | 2,079 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 70 | 6.20 |
Veikkausliiga| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | 13 | 590 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.69 |
About Salim Yussif
Veikkausliiga 2026 season
This season in the Veikkausliiga, Salim Yussif has scored 2 assists across 14 appearances (13 starts), totalling 1074 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Salim Yussif has attempted 6 shots with 2 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Salim Yussif has created 8 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 17 successful dribbles from 28 attempts (61% success rate). Salim Yussif has contributed 6 key passes and 22 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Salim Yussif has registered 36 tackles (22 won), 16 interceptions, and 18 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 363 from 422 pass attempts, a 86% pass accuracy rate. Salim Yussif has won 75 of 192 total duels.
Discipline
Salim Yussif has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 23 fouls and winning 19.
About Salim Yussif
Salim Yussif is a 24-year-old defender playing for SJK in the Veikkausliiga, representing Ghana. Salim Yussif is -footed and wears the number 6 shirt. Born on 6 June 2002.
Most recent appearance
Salim Yussif's most recent match was away at KuPS on November 8th. SJK lost 0-2. Salim Yussif played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 tackle with a match rating of 0.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Salim Yussif 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
Salim Yussif 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.