E. Okereke
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E. Okereke 2026 season stats
As a center back, E. Okereke has appeared in 21 Veikkausliiga matches this season, totalling 1,844 minutes at an average rating of 6.78. 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 | 33 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Shots | 14 | 0.70 | 64 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.10 | 37 |
| Shot accuracy | 14.0% | n/a | 26 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 30 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 30 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.10 | 67 |
| Shots off target | 11 | 0.54 | 85 |
| Shots blocked | 7 | 0.34 | 82 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Key passes | 5 | 0.20 | 22 |
| Chances created | 3 | 0.15 | 22 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 23 |
E. Okereke has taken 14 shots with 2 on target (14% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 132 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.5 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 615 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 28th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 911 | 44.50 | 48 |
| Accurate passes | 742 | 36.20 | 49 |
| Pass accuracy | 81.0% | n/a | 39 |
| Long balls won | 80 | 3.90 | 90 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.05 | 19 |
| Backward passes | 75 | 3.66 | 26 |
| Passes (final third) | 100 | 4.88 | 32 |
E. Okereke has completed 742 of 911 passes at 81% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 48th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 7 | 0.34 | 54 |
| Dribble attempts | 8 | 0.39 | 46 |
| Dribble success | 0.9% | n/a | 71 |
| Duels won | 151 | 7.37 | 94 |
| Aerials won | 67 | 3.27 | 84 |
| Touches | 1190 | 58.10 | 42 |
| Possession lost | 239 | 11.66 | 61 |
| Dribbled past | 4 | 0.20 | 15 |
| Fouls won | 15 | 0.73 | 51 |
| Dispossessed | 15 | 0.73 | 76 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
E. Okereke completes 7 dribbles at a 88% success rate and wins 151 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 38 | 1.85 | 76 |
| Tackles won | 30 | 1.46 | 83 |
| Interceptions | 41 | 2.00 | 70 |
| Clearances | 96 | 4.69 | 78 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 118 | 5.76 | 91 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 8 | 0.39 | 81 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
E. Okereke makes 38 tackles and 41 interceptions , adding 96 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 49 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 76th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 47 | 2.29 | 98 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.15 | 45 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 15.67 | n/a | 97 |
| Foul involvements | 62 | 3.03 | 92 |
| 2nd yellows | 1 | 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 47 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 15.7 fouls.
Positions played
VeikkausliigaMainly center back (17 appearances), also at right center back (3) and left center back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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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 21 appearances (21 starts), totalling 1844 minutes. E. Okereke has attempted 14 shots with 2 on target, a 14% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.45 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 7 successful dribbles from 8 attempts (88% success rate). E. Okereke has contributed 5 key passes and 5 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, E. Okereke has registered 38 tackles (30 won), 41 interceptions, and 96 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 742 from 911 pass attempts, a 81% pass accuracy rate. E. Okereke has won 151 of 318 total duels.
Discipline
E. Okereke has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 47 fouls and winning 15.
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 Lahti on July 20th. VPS lost 0-1. E. Okereke played 90 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.51.
Recent matches
Teammates at VPS
E. Okereke currently plays alongside Razak Simpson, Paulo Lima, Oluwaseyi Ogunniyi, Lassana Mané, Martti Haukioja, Jayden Turfkruier, A. Piispa, Eino Ehrnrooth, Rasmus Forsbacka, Dren Terrnava, Mamadou Jalloh, Miika Niemi, Yassin Daoussi, Vilmer Rönnberg, Henri Salomaa, Joonas Vahtera, Simon Lindholm, Casper Holmelund, Jonathan Muzinga, Kevin Kouassivi-Benissan, Lucas Väyrynen, E. Okereke, Wilson Samaké, Xavier Odhiambo and Antti-Ville Räisänen at VPS.