Rasmus Karjalainen
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Rasmus Karjalainen 2026 season stats
As a right striker, Rasmus Karjalainen has appeared in 16 Veikkausliiga matches this season, totalling 1,394 minutes at an average rating of 6.51. 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 | 8 | 0.50 | 81 |
| Goal involvements | 10 | 0.65 | 74 |
| Shots | 34 | 2.20 | 64 |
| Shots on target | 15 | 1.00 | 64 |
| Shot accuracy | 44.0% | n/a | 57 |
| Shot conversion | 24.0% | n/a | 88 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.53 | n/a | 87 |
| Big chances missed | 5 | 0.32 | 47 |
| Shots off target | 10 | 0.65 | 41 |
| Shots blocked | 11 | 0.71 | 71 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 37 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.10 | 40 |
| Key passes | 23 | 1.50 | 77 |
| Chances created | 22 | 1.42 | 81 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.13 | 27 |
Rasmus Karjalainen has taken 34 shots with 15 on target (44% accuracy), scoring 8 goals. That is a shot roughly every 41 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 64th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Rasmus Karjalainen has 2 assists and 23 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 63 minutes. His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 40th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 306 | 19.80 | 46 |
| Accurate passes | 201 | 13.00 | 35 |
| Pass accuracy | 66.0% | n/a | 12 |
| Long balls won | 16 | 1.03 | 79 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 14 | 0.90 | 69 |
| Backward passes | 68 | 4.39 | 15 |
| Passes (final third) | 59 | 3.81 | 87 |
Rasmus Karjalainen has completed 201 of 306 passes at 66% accuracy , plus 14 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 46th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 8 | 0.52 | 17 |
| Dribble attempts | 12 | 0.77 | 15 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 33 |
| Duels won | 50 | 3.23 | 11 |
| Aerials won | 16 | 1.03 | 43 |
| Touches | 520 | 33.60 | 25 |
| Possession lost | 189 | 12.20 | 53 |
| Dribbled past | 7 | 0.45 | 41 |
| Fouls won | 7 | 0.45 | 5 |
| Dispossessed | 20 | 1.29 | 31 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Rasmus Karjalainen completes 8 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 50 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 9 | 0.58 | 27 |
| Tackles won | 4 | 0.26 | 21 |
| Interceptions | 3 | 0.19 | 7 |
| Clearances | 16 | 1.03 | 60 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 28 | 1.81 | 17 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 2 | 0.13 | 49 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Rasmus Karjalainen makes 9 tackles and 3 interceptions , adding 16 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 155 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 27th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 7 | 0.45 | 7 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 12 | 0.77 | 83 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 18 |
| Foul involvements | 14 | 0.90 | 1 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 3 | 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 |
Rasmus Karjalainen has committed 7 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
VeikkausliigaMainly right striker (6 appearances), also at attacking midfielder (4) and striker (3).
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 | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.44 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Veikkausliiga | 29 | 1,828 | 9 | 6 | 29 | 13 | 6.50 |
Veikkausliiga| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | 28 | 1,832 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.73 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | 27 | 1,632 | 8 | 4 | 20 | 0 | 6.53 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | 14 | 1,040 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Rasmus Karjalainen
Veikkausliiga 2026 season
This season in the Veikkausliiga, Rasmus Karjalainen has scored 8 goals and 2 assists across 16 appearances (16 starts), totalling 1394 minutes. That works out to 0.5 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Rasmus Karjalainen has attempted 34 shots with 15 on target, a 44% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Rasmus Karjalainen has created 22 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 8 successful dribbles from 12 attempts (67% success rate). Rasmus Karjalainen has contributed 23 key passes and 40 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Rasmus Karjalainen has registered 9 tackles (4 won), 3 interceptions, and 16 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 201 from 306 pass attempts, a 66% pass accuracy rate. Rasmus Karjalainen has won 50 of 165 total duels.
Discipline
Rasmus Karjalainen has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 7 fouls and winning 7.
About Rasmus Karjalainen
Rasmus Karjalainen is a 30-year-old forward playing for Oulu in the Veikkausliiga, representing Finland. Rasmus Karjalainen is right-footed and wears the number 7 shirt. Born on 4 April 1996.
Most recent appearance
Rasmus Karjalainen's most recent match was away at Gnistan on November 8th. Oulu lost 0-2. Rasmus Karjalainen played 90 minutes, registering 1 key pass, 2 tackles with a match rating of 0.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Rasmus Karjalainen and Oulu are next in action on December 17th against Mariehamn in the Veikkausliiga. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Mariehamn vs Oulu match preview.
Teammates at Oulu
Rasmus Karjalainen currently plays alongside Niklas Jokelainen, Sami Sipola, Johannes Pentti, Juha Pirinen, Kalifa Jatta, Rasmus Karjalainen, Julius Paananen, Otto Kemppainen, Tuomas Kaukua, Adramane Cassamá, Santeri Silander, Sampo Ala-Iso, Iiro Mendolin, Alex Lietsa, Mikko Pitkänen, Matias Ojala, Lamine Ghezali, Onni Tiihonen, Juuso Mäkeläinen, Otso-Pekka Parkkila, Miguel Santos, E. Kallio and Niklas Schulz at Oulu.