E. Okereke
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Match-by-match stats
E. Okereke 2026 season stats
As a center back, E. Okereke has appeared in 16 Veikkausliiga matches this season, totalling 1,440 minutes at an average rating of 6.46. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Veikkausliiga defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Shots | 13 | 0.80 | 71 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.10 | 38 |
| Shot accuracy | 15.0% | n/a | 33 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 34 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 34 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.13 | 80 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 0.50 | 87 |
| Shots blocked | 5 | 0.31 | 81 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Key passes | 4 | 0.30 | 33 |
| Chances created | 2 | 0.13 | 17 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 23 |
E. Okereke has taken 13 shots with 2 on target (15% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 111 minutes. He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 71st percentile for shot volume among defenders. E. Okereke has 0 assists and 4 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 720 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 29th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 663 | 41.40 | 40 |
| Accurate passes | 533 | 33.30 | 39 |
| Pass accuracy | 80.0% | n/a | 35 |
| Long balls won | 63 | 3.94 | 91 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.06 | 22 |
| Backward passes | 53 | 3.31 | 21 |
| Passes (final third) | 69 | 4.31 | 20 |
E. Okereke has completed 533 of 663 passes at 80% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 40th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 7 | 0.44 | 56 |
| Dribble attempts | 8 | 0.50 | 48 |
| Dribble success | 0.9% | n/a | 69 |
| Duels won | 125 | 7.81 | 94 |
| Aerials won | 57 | 3.56 | 86 |
| Touches | 872 | 54.50 | 38 |
| Possession lost | 188 | 11.75 | 65 |
| Dribbled past | 3 | 0.19 | 12 |
| Fouls won | 13 | 0.81 | 55 |
| Dispossessed | 15 | 0.94 | 83 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
E. Okereke completes 7 dribbles at a 88% success rate and wins 125 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 30 | 1.88 | 77 |
| Tackles won | 25 | 1.56 | 88 |
| Interceptions | 27 | 1.69 | 39 |
| Clearances | 78 | 4.88 | 86 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 93 | 5.81 | 92 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 5 | 0.31 | 65 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
E. Okereke makes 30 tackles and 27 interceptions , adding 78 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 48 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 77th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 28 | 1.75 | 93 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.06 | 19 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 28.00 | n/a | 99 |
| Foul involvements | 41 | 2.56 | 83 |
| 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 | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
E. Okereke has committed 28 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 28 fouls.
Positions played
VeikkausliigaMainly center back (12 appearances), also at right center back (3) and left center back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Veikkausliiga | 23 | 2,012 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 30 | 6.18 |
Veikkausliiga| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | 10 | 445 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About E. Okereke
Veikkausliiga 2026 season
This season in the Veikkausliiga, E. Okereke has featured across 16 appearances (16 starts), totalling 1440 minutes. E. Okereke has attempted 13 shots with 2 on target, a 15% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, E. Okereke has created 2 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 7 successful dribbles from 8 attempts (88% success rate). E. Okereke has contributed 4 key passes and 5 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, E. Okereke has registered 30 tackles (25 won), 27 interceptions, and 78 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 533 from 663 pass attempts, a 80% pass accuracy rate. E. Okereke has won 125 of 253 total duels.
Discipline
E. Okereke has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 28 fouls and winning 13.
About E. Okereke
E. Okereke is a 22-year-old defender playing for VPS in the Veikkausliiga, representing Nigeria. E. Okereke is right-footed and wears the number 6 shirt. Born on 30 July 2003.
Most recent appearance
E. Okereke's most recent match was away at HJK on August 17th. VPS lost 2-1. E. Okereke played 90 minutes, registering 5 tackles with a match rating of 0.
Recent matches
Next fixture
E. Okereke and VPS are next in action on January 7th against KuPS in the Veikkausliiga. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the KuPS vs VPS match preview.
Teammates at VPS
E. Okereke currently plays alongside Paulo Lima, Yassin Daoussi, Xavier Odhiambo, Casper Holmelund, Will Wilson, Antti-Ville Räisänen, Lucas Väyrynen, Luka Smyth, Miika Niemi, Jayden Turfkruier, Simon Lindholm, Rasmus Forsbacka, Kevin Kouassivi-Benissan, A. Piispa, Lassana Mané, Eino Ehrnrooth, Martti Haukioja, Jonathan Muzinga, E. Okereke, Mamadou Jalloh, Vilmer Rönnberg, Razak Simpson, A. Kuek, Joonas Vahtera and Oluwaseyi Ogunniyi at VPS.