Samuli Miettinen
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Match-by-match stats
Samuli Miettinen 2025/2026 season stats
As a left center back, Samuli Miettinen has appeared in 11 1. HNL matches this season, totalling 795 minutes at an average rating of 6.60. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other 1. HNL defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 1. HNL | 11 | 795 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 6.60 |
 Champions League | 4 | 360 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.34 |
 Europa Conference League | 4 | 360 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6.79 |
 Europa League | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.38 |
| Total | 21 | 1,695 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 6.57 |
Champions LeagueAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Shots | 2 | 0.20 | 18 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.10 | 43 |
| Shot accuracy | 50.0% | n/a | 84 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 35 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 35 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.11 | 79 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.11 | 28 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.11 | 95 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Key passes | 0 | n/a | 3 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 4 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 20 |
Samuli Miettinen has taken 2 shots with 1 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 398 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 18th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Samuli Miettinen has 0 assists and 0 key passes . His creative output is below average, ranking in the 29th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 423 | 47.90 | 65 |
| Accurate passes | 354 | 40.10 | 65 |
| Pass accuracy | 84.0% | n/a | 61 |
| Long balls won | 24 | 2.72 | 65 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.11 | 41 |
| Backward passes | 36 | 4.08 | 40 |
| Passes (final third) | 53 | 6.00 | 54 |
Samuli Miettinen has completed 354 of 423 passes at 84% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 65th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 6 |
| Dribble attempts | 0 | n/a | 3 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 6 |
| Duels won | 56 | 6.34 | 93 |
| Aerials won | 33 | 3.74 | 98 |
| Touches | 556 | 62.90 | 49 |
| Possession lost | 82 | 9.28 | 30 |
| Dribbled past | 4 | 0.45 | 41 |
| Fouls won | 12 | 1.36 | 82 |
| Dispossessed | 0 | n/a | 5 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Samuli Miettinen completes 0 dribbles and wins 56 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 12 | 1.36 | 33 |
| Tackles won | 6 | 0.68 | 17 |
| Interceptions | 6 | 0.68 | 14 |
| Clearances | 50 | 5.66 | 84 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 12 | 1.36 | 1 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 37 |
Samuli Miettinen makes 12 tackles and 6 interceptions , adding 50 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 66 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 33rd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 18 | 2.04 | 96 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.23 | 62 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Fouls per card | 9.00 | n/a | 84 |
| Foul involvements | 30 | 3.40 | 94 |
| 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 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Samuli Miettinen has committed 18 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 9 fouls.
Positions played
1. HNLMainly left center back (8 appearances), also at center back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Samuli Miettinen previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendly International | 2 | 107 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.81 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Veikkausliiga | 20 | 1,671 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 18 | 5.86 |
Veikkausliiga| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europa Conference League | 4 | 360 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | 24 | 2,068 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.22 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.14 |
About Samuli Miettinen
1. HNL 2025/2026 season
This season in the 1. HNL, Samuli Miettinen has featured across 11 appearances (9 starts), totalling 795 minutes. Samuli Miettinen has attempted 2 shots with 1 on target, a 50% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Samuli Miettinen has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Samuli Miettinen has registered 12 tackles (6 won), 6 interceptions, and 50 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 354 from 423 pass attempts, a 84% pass accuracy rate. Samuli Miettinen has won 56 of 91 total duels.
Discipline
Samuli Miettinen has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 18 fouls and winning 12.
About Samuli Miettinen
Samuli Miettinen is a 22-year-old defender playing for Istra 1961 in the 1. HNL, representing Finland. Samuli Miettinen is left-footed and wears the number 16 shirt. Born on 16 June 2004.
Most recent appearance
Samuli Miettinen's most recent match was away at Germany on December 23rd. Istra 1961 lost 4-0. Samuli Miettinen played 17 minutes with a match rating of 6.56.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Samuli Miettinen and Istra 1961 are next in action on August 3rd against Lokomotiva Zagreb in the 1. HNL. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Istra 1961 vs Lokomotiva Zagreb match preview.
Teammates at Istra 1961
Samuli Miettinen currently plays alongside Dukan Ahmeti, Ivan Saranic, Charles Adah Agada, Smail Prevljak, Diego Rossi, Saydou Bangura, Daouda Doumbia, Emil Frederiksen, Niko Šepić, Silvio Gorican, Israel Isaac Ayuma, Antonio Mauric, R. Hrvatin, Dominik Celija, Advan Kadusic, Mohamed Nasraoui, Vinko Rozic, Jan Paus-Kunst, Stjepan Loncar, Samuli Miettinen, Franko Kolic, Gustavo Albarracín, Raul Kumar, Filip Taraba, Josip Radosevic, Hamza Jaganjac and Marcel Heister at Istra 1961.