E. Okereke stats
Nigeria
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E. Okereke
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E. Okereke vs Inter Turku
7 games played, 1 more on the benchE. Okereke's next match is on Saturday at 12:00 against Inter Turku. See how E. Okereke did in earlier matches against Inter Turku.
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VPSvINT
Saturday 12:00Sat 12:00Before the next match
VPS v Inter Turku, SaturdayWhat Inter Turku allow centre backs
Position stats4 appearances at CB against Inter Turku in their last 20 matches; league average from the Veikkausliiga.
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Odds OutliersE. Okereke 2026 season stats
As a center back, E. Okereke has appeared in 27 Veikkausliiga matches this season, totalling 2,340 minutes at an average rating of 6.72. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Veikkausliiga defenders.
Attacking stats
E. Okereke has taken 19 shots with 2 on target (11% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 123 minutes. Those shots are worth 2 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 64th percentile for shot volume among defenders. E. Okereke has 0 assists and 5 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 780 minutes. E. Okereke has set up 5 shots for teammates, worth 0.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 29th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
E. Okereke has completed 916 of 1117 passes at 82% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 39th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
E. Okereke completes 10 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 177 duels .
Defending stats
E. Okereke makes 40 tackles and 52 interceptions , adding 123 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 59 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 52nd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
E. Okereke has committed 60 fouls and received 4 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 15 fouls.
Positions played
VeikkausliigaMainly center back (23 appearances), also at right center back (3) and left center back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
VPS squad
C. Holmelund
23 yrs#9J. Muzinga
23 yrs#11X. Odhiambo22 yrs#20H. Salomaa23 yrs#25
W. Samaké
22 yrs#29S. Ngobi
21 yrsJ. Turfkruier
24 yrs#7P. Lima
28 yrs#8
S. Lindholm24 yrs#14D. Terrnava21 yrs#17R. Forsbacka#26J. Vahtera30 yrs#30A. Räisänen28 yrs#34
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19 yrsPrevious seasons
Per competition, club and country2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Veikkausliiga | 23 | 2,012 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 30 | 6.18 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | 10 | 445 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
About E. Okereke
Veikkausliiga 2026 season
This season in the Veikkausliiga, E. Okereke has featured across 27 appearances (27 starts), totalling 2340 minutes. E. Okereke has attempted 19 shots with 2 on target, a 11% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.97 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, E. Okereke has created 3 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 10 successful dribbles from 15 attempts (67% success rate). E. Okereke has contributed 5 key passes and 6 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, E. Okereke has registered 40 tackles (31 won), 52 interceptions, and 123 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 916 from 1117 pass attempts, a 82% pass accuracy rate. E. Okereke has won 177 of 383 total duels.
Discipline
E. Okereke has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 60 fouls and winning 22.
About E. Okereke
E. Okereke is a 23-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 KuPS on July 7th. VPS lost 2-0. E. Okereke played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot with a match rating of 5.76.
Recent matches
Next fixture
E. Okereke and VPS are next in action on October 29th against Inter Turku in the Veikkausliiga. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the VPS vs Inter Turku match preview.
Teammates at VPS
E. Okereke currently plays alongside Arnold Adu-Boahen, Dren Terrnava, Casper Holmelund, Sahid Ngobi, Jonathan Muzinga, Simon Lindholm, Miika Niemi, Martti Haukioja, A. Piispa, Rasmus Forsbacka, Lassana Mané, Eino Ehrnrooth, Henri Salomaa, Paulo Lima, Vilmer Rönnberg, Jayden Turfkruier, Kevin Kouassivi-Benissan, Mamadou Jalloh, Yassin Daoussi, Oluwaseyi Ogunniyi, Razak Simpson, Joonas Vahtera, Lucas Väyrynen, E. Okereke, Wilson Samaké, Xavier Odhiambo and Antti-Ville Räisänen at VPS.