Salim Yussif
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Salim Yussif 2026 season stats
As a right back, Salim Yussif has appeared in 19 Veikkausliiga matches this season, totalling 1,400 minutes at an average rating of 6.63. 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 | 33 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.13 | 66 |
| Shots | 9 | 0.60 | 54 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.10 | 37 |
| Shot accuracy | 22.0% | n/a | 41 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 30 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 30 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 0.26 | 49 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.19 | 61 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.06 | 92 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.10 | 68 |
| Key passes | 8 | 0.50 | 58 |
| Chances created | 10 | 0.64 | 69 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.06 | 52 |
Salim Yussif has taken 9 shots with 2 on target (22% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 156 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.1 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 54th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Salim Yussif has 2 assists and 8 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 140 minutes. Salim Yussif has set up 10 shots for teammates, worth 0.6 expected assists (xA). His creative output is strong, ranking in the 68th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 577 | 37.10 | 28 |
| Accurate passes | 499 | 32.10 | 32 |
| Pass accuracy | 86.0% | n/a | 70 |
| Long balls won | 15 | 0.96 | 4 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 6 | 0.39 | 50 |
| Backward passes | 145 | 9.32 | 80 |
| Passes (final third) | 67 | 4.31 | 21 |
Salim Yussif has completed 499 of 577 passes at 86% accuracy , plus 6 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 28th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 35 | 2.25 | 95 |
| Dribble attempts | 48 | 3.09 | 95 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 47 |
| Duels won | 116 | 7.46 | 95 |
| Aerials won | 11 | 0.71 | 13 |
| Touches | 919 | 59.10 | 46 |
| Possession lost | 151 | 9.71 | 28 |
| Dribbled past | 8 | 0.51 | 53 |
| Fouls won | 23 | 1.48 | 85 |
| Dispossessed | 19 | 1.22 | 94 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Salim Yussif completes 35 dribbles at a 73% success rate and wins 116 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (13th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 41 | 2.64 | 95 |
| Tackles won | 25 | 1.61 | 93 |
| Interceptions | 23 | 1.48 | 30 |
| Clearances | 24 | 1.54 | 4 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 99 | 6.36 | 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 | 0.06 | 23 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Salim Yussif makes 41 tackles and 23 interceptions , adding 24 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 34 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 95th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 25 | 1.61 | 89 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 0.26 | 76 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 6.25 | n/a | 67 |
| Foul involvements | 48 | 3.09 | 93 |
| 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 25 fouls and received 4 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6.3 fouls.
Positions played
VeikkausliigaMainly right back (12 appearances), also at right wing back (2) and left back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Salim Yussif previous seasons
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 19 appearances (16 starts), totalling 1400 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Salim Yussif has attempted 9 shots with 2 on target, a 22% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.11 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Salim Yussif has created 10 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 35 successful dribbles from 48 attempts (73% success rate). Salim Yussif has contributed 8 key passes and 33 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Salim Yussif has registered 41 tackles (25 won), 23 interceptions, and 24 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 499 from 577 pass attempts, a 86% pass accuracy rate. Salim Yussif has won 116 of 248 total duels.
Discipline
Salim Yussif has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 25 fouls and winning 23.
About Salim Yussif
Salim Yussif is a 24-year-old defender playing for SJK in the Veikkausliiga, representing Ghana. Salim Yussif is right-footed and wears the number 6 shirt. Born on 6 June 2002.
Most recent appearance
Salim Yussif's most recent match was away at Lahti on March 3rd. SJK lost 1-2. Salim Yussif played 20 minutes with a match rating of 5.99.
Recent matches
Teammates at SJK
Salim Yussif 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.