Salim Yussif stats
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SJKDefenderSalim Yussif 2026 season stats
As a right back, Salim Yussif has appeared in 23 Veikkausliiga matches this season, totalling 1,608 minutes at an average rating of 6.66. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Veikkausliiga defenders.
Attacking stats
Salim Yussif has taken 9 shots with 2 on target (22% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 179 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 42nd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Salim Yussif has 2 assists and 12 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 115 minutes. Salim Yussif has set up 14 shots for teammates, worth 0.7 expected assists (xA). His creative output is strong, ranking in the 70th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Salim Yussif has completed 578 of 670 passes at 86% accuracy , plus 7 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 30th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Salim Yussif completes 39 dribbles at a 72% success rate and wins 132 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (8th percentile).
Defending stats
Salim Yussif makes 46 tackles and 26 interceptions , adding 28 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 35 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 94th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Salim Yussif has committed 29 fouls and received 5 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5.8 fouls.
Positions played
VeikkausliigaMainly right back (12 appearances), also at right wing back (4) and left back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
SJK squad
K. Souza do Nascimento
20 yrs#7J. 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
26 yrs
24 yrs
21 yrs
23 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa Conference League | 2 | 101 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.25 |
2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Veikkausliiga | 27 | 2,079 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 70 | 6.20 |
Veikkausliiga2024
| 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 23 appearances (18 starts), totalling 1608 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 14 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 39 successful dribbles from 54 attempts (72% success rate). Salim Yussif has contributed 12 key passes and 36 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Salim Yussif has registered 46 tackles (28 won), 26 interceptions, and 28 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 578 from 670 pass attempts, a 86% pass accuracy rate. Salim Yussif has won 132 of 279 total duels.
Discipline
Salim Yussif has received 5 yellow cards this season, committing 29 fouls and winning 30.
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 Ilves on August 30th. SJK lost 2-0. Salim Yussif played 61 minutes, registering 1 key pass with a match rating of 6.38.
Recent matches
Teammates at SJK
Salim Yussif currently plays alongside Aniis Machaal, Oskari Väistö, Murilo, Ekerette Udom, Samuel Friday James, Jaakko Moisio, Aziz Cissé, Roope Paunio, Karlson Nwanege, Kelwin Souza do Nascimento, Leon Vesterbacka, Amidou Traore, Salim Yussif, Caio Araújo, 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.