Rasmus Karjalainen
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Rasmus Karjalainen 2026 season stats
As a attacking midfielder, Rasmus Karjalainen has appeared in 22 Veikkausliiga matches this season, totalling 1,908 minutes at an average rating of 6.95. 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 | 10 | 0.50 | 97 |
| Goal involvements | 13 | 0.61 | 95 |
| Shots | 51 | 2.40 | 96 |
| Shots on target | 23 | 1.10 | 99 |
| Shot accuracy | 45.0% | n/a | 82 |
| Shot conversion | 20.0% | n/a | 87 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.43 | n/a | 77 |
| Big chances missed | 10 | 0.47 | 99 |
| Shots off target | 14 | 0.66 | 79 |
| Shots blocked | 17 | 0.80 | 92 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Assists | 3 | 0.10 | 60 |
| Key passes | 33 | 1.60 | 80 |
| Chances created | 31 | 1.46 | 69 |
| Big chances created | 4 | 0.19 | 62 |
Rasmus Karjalainen has taken 51 shots with 23 on target (45% accuracy), scoring 10 goals. That is a shot roughly every 37 minutes. Those shots are worth 7.4 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 96th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Rasmus Karjalainen has 3 assists and 33 key passes , creating 4 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 62 minutes. Rasmus Karjalainen has set up 36 shots for teammates, worth 3.5 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 60th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 428 | 20.20 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 280 | 13.20 | 1 |
| Pass accuracy | 65.0% | n/a | 1 |
| Long balls won | 20 | 0.94 | 9 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 20 | 0.94 | 79 |
| Backward passes | 94 | 4.43 | 1 |
| Passes (final third) | 83 | 3.92 | 28 |
Rasmus Karjalainen has completed 280 of 428 passes at 65% accuracy , plus 20 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 1st percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 9 | 0.42 | 46 |
| Dribble attempts | 15 | 0.71 | 53 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 28 |
| Duels won | 72 | 3.40 | 14 |
| Aerials won | 27 | 1.27 | 78 |
| Touches | 730 | 34.40 | 1 |
| Possession lost | 274 | 12.92 | 90 |
| Dribbled past | 11 | 0.52 | 24 |
| Fouls won | 12 | 0.57 | 14 |
| Dispossessed | 26 | 1.23 | 70 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Rasmus Karjalainen completes 9 dribbles at a 60% success rate and wins 72 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 11 | 0.52 | 5 |
| Tackles won | 5 | 0.24 | 4 |
| Interceptions | 9 | 0.42 | 4 |
| Clearances | 24 | 1.13 | 38 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 40 | 1.89 | 2 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 3 | 0.14 | 29 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Rasmus Karjalainen makes 11 tackles and 9 interceptions , adding 24 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 173 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 5th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 8 | 0.38 | 2 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 11 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 14 | 0.66 | 99 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 11 |
| Foul involvements | 20 | 0.94 | 4 |
| 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 8 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
VeikkausliigaMainly attacking midfielder (9 appearances), also at right striker (6) and striker (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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22 yrs
31 yrsRasmus Karjalainen previous seasons
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 10 goals and 3 assists across 22 appearances (22 starts), totalling 1908 minutes. That works out to 0.5 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Rasmus Karjalainen has attempted 51 shots with 23 on target, a 45% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 7.39 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Rasmus Karjalainen has created 31 chances including 4 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 9 successful dribbles from 15 attempts (60% success rate). Rasmus Karjalainen has contributed 33 key passes and 37 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Rasmus Karjalainen has registered 11 tackles (5 won), 9 interceptions, and 24 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 280 from 428 pass attempts, a 65% pass accuracy rate. Rasmus Karjalainen has won 72 of 225 total duels.
Discipline
Rasmus Karjalainen has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 8 fouls and winning 12.
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 SJK on July 20th. Oulu drew 0-0. Rasmus Karjalainen played 90 minutes, registering 2 shots, 1 key pass with a match rating of 6.83.
Recent matches
Teammates at Oulu
Rasmus Karjalainen currently plays alongside Onni Tiihonen, Camilo Triana, Alex Lietsa, Otso-Pekka Parkkila, Roope Riski, Iiro Mendolin, Juuso Mäkeläinen, Markus Arsalo, Sampo Ala-Iso, Niklas Jokelainen, Johannes Pentti, Sami Sipola, Julius Paananen, Kalifa Jatta, Rasmus Karjalainen, Santeri Silander, Miguel Santos, Juha Pirinen, Lamine Ghezali, Niklas Schulz, E. Kallio, Mikko Pitkänen, Otto Kemppainen, Matias Ojala, Tuomas Kaukua and Adramane Cassamá at Oulu.