Anton Popovitch
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Anton Popovitch 2026 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Anton Popovitch has appeared in 10 Veikkausliiga matches this season, totalling 703 minutes at an average rating of 6.97. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Veikkausliiga midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 11 |
| Shots | 7 | 0.90 | 40 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.10 | 17 |
| Shot accuracy | 14.0% | n/a | 16 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 19 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 19 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 0.51 | 68 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.26 | 28 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.13 | 94 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 24 |
| Key passes | 10 | 1.30 | 67 |
| Chances created | 7 | 0.90 | 48 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.26 | 73 |
Anton Popovitch has taken 7 shots with 1 on target (14% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 100 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 40th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Anton Popovitch has 0 assists and 10 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 100 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 24th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 429 | 54.90 | 88 |
| Accurate passes | 379 | 48.50 | 91 |
| Pass accuracy | 88.0% | n/a | 87 |
| Long balls won | 13 | 1.66 | 48 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 6 | 0.77 | 65 |
| Backward passes | 75 | 9.60 | 72 |
| Passes (final third) | 56 | 7.17 | 78 |
Anton Popovitch has completed 379 of 429 passes at 88% accuracy , plus 6 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 88th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 5 | 0.64 | 54 |
| Dribble attempts | 6 | 0.77 | 50 |
| Dribble success | 0.8% | n/a | 66 |
| Duels won | 34 | 4.35 | 35 |
| Aerials won | 5 | 0.64 | 40 |
| Touches | 572 | 73.20 | 94 |
| Possession lost | 80 | 10.24 | 38 |
| Dribbled past | 4 | 0.51 | 27 |
| Fouls won | 13 | 1.66 | 73 |
| Dispossessed | 3 | 0.38 | 6 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Anton Popovitch completes 5 dribbles at a 83% success rate and wins 34 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 8 | 1.02 | 15 |
| Tackles won | 5 | 0.64 | 18 |
| Interceptions | 24 | 3.07 | 99 |
| Clearances | 14 | 1.79 | 78 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 46 | 5.89 | 91 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 2 | 0.26 | 61 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Anton Popovitch makes 8 tackles and 24 interceptions , adding 14 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 88 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 15th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 8 | 1.02 | 41 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.26 | 70 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Fouls per card | 4.00 | n/a | 40 |
| Foul involvements | 21 | 2.69 | 57 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Anton Popovitch has committed 8 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4 fouls.
Positions played
VeikkausliigaMainly right central midfielder (3 appearances), also at left defensive midfielder (2) and central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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24 yrsAnton Popovitch previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa Conference League | 2 | 172 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.44 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa League | 2 | 149 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.20 |
| Europa Conference League | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.83 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Veikkausliiga | 30 | 2,493 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 28 | 6.00 |
Veikkausliiga| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europa Conference League | 4 | 368 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3.65 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | 25 | 2,169 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0.93 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europa Conference League | 1 | 71 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | 22 | 1,918 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 2 | 6.76 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europa Conference League | 4 | 172 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3.49 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | 24 | 2,043 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europa Conference League | 8 | 607 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | 25 | 2,200 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Anton Popovitch
Veikkausliiga 2026 season
This season in the Veikkausliiga, Anton Popovitch has featured across 10 appearances (7 starts), totalling 703 minutes. Anton Popovitch has attempted 7 shots with 1 on target, a 14% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Anton Popovitch has created 7 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 5 successful dribbles from 6 attempts (83% success rate). Anton Popovitch has contributed 10 key passes and 12 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Anton Popovitch has registered 8 tackles (5 won), 24 interceptions, and 14 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 379 from 429 pass attempts, a 88% pass accuracy rate. Anton Popovitch has won 34 of 74 total duels.
Discipline
Anton Popovitch has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 8 fouls and winning 13.
About Anton Popovitch
Anton Popovitch is a 30-year-old midfielder playing for Ilves in the Veikkausliiga, representing Finland. Anton Popovitch is right-footed and wears the number 14 shirt. Born on 11 July 1996.
Most recent appearance
Anton Popovitch's most recent match was away at Differdange 03 on August 9th. Ilves won 3-1. Anton Popovitch played 90 minutes with a match rating of 6.37.
Recent matches
- August 9th3-1 winvsDifferdange 03(90 mins, rating 6.37)
- November 15th0-0 drawatDifferdange 03(82 mins, rating 6.5)
- July 9th2-1 lossatJaro(90 mins, rating 7.33)
- January 5th2-2 drawvsSJK(85 mins, rating 6.07)
- July 9th4-3 lossatKuPS(80 mins, rating 6.7)
Next fixture
Anton Popovitch and Ilves are next in action on June 11th against TPS in the Veikkausliiga. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the TPS vs Ilves match preview.
Teammates at Ilves
Anton Popovitch currently plays alongside Faris Krkalic, Stanislav Baranov, Sauli Väisänen, O. Pettersson, Jardell Kanga, Lauri Ala-Myllymäki, Joona Veteli, Matias Rale, Teemu Hytönen, Bamba Abdoul Goudouss, Tatu Miettunen, Kalle Wallius, Suvanne Sebastian, Otso Virtanen, Otto Tiitinen, Oskari Multala, Ville Kumpu, Rasmus Leislahti, Yiandro Raap, Oskari Tapio Paavola, Roope Riski, Maksim Stjopin, Anton Popovitch and Jesse Kilo at Ilves.