Kasper Paananen
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Kasper Paananen 2026 season stats
As a striker, Kasper Paananen has appeared in 16 Veikkausliiga matches this season, totalling 1,233 minutes at an average rating of 6.44. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Veikkausliiga attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 0.30 | 56 |
| Goal involvements | 6 | 0.44 | 52 |
| Shots | 37 | 2.70 | 79 |
| Shots on target | 15 | 1.10 | 70 |
| Shot accuracy | 41.0% | n/a | 38 |
| Shot conversion | 11.0% | n/a | 40 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.27 | n/a | 39 |
| Big chances missed | 7 | 0.51 | 81 |
| Shots off target | 9 | 0.66 | 45 |
| Shots blocked | 13 | 0.95 | 91 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.07 | 75 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.10 | 40 |
| Key passes | 17 | 1.20 | 53 |
| Chances created | 19 | 1.39 | 79 |
| Big chances created | 6 | 0.44 | 82 |
Kasper Paananen has taken 37 shots with 15 on target (41% accuracy), scoring 4 goals. That is a shot roughly every 33 minutes. He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 79th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Kasper Paananen has 2 assists and 17 key passes , creating 6 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 65 minutes. His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 40th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 332 | 24.20 | 77 |
| Accurate passes | 264 | 19.30 | 82 |
| Pass accuracy | 80.0% | n/a | 81 |
| Long balls won | 21 | 1.53 | 93 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 9 | 0.66 | 59 |
| Backward passes | 77 | 5.62 | 35 |
| Passes (final third) | 65 | 4.74 | 93 |
Kasper Paananen has completed 264 of 332 passes at 80% accuracy , plus 9 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 77th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 17 | 1.24 | 42 |
| Dribble attempts | 20 | 1.46 | 35 |
| Dribble success | 0.8% | n/a | 83 |
| Duels won | 48 | 3.50 | 13 |
| Aerials won | 7 | 0.51 | 13 |
| Touches | 566 | 41.30 | 51 |
| Possession lost | 156 | 11.39 | 33 |
| Dribbled past | 8 | 0.58 | 49 |
| Fouls won | 13 | 0.95 | 29 |
| Dispossessed | 25 | 1.82 | 59 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Kasper Paananen completes 17 dribbles at a 85% success rate and wins 48 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (13th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 12 | 0.88 | 51 |
| Tackles won | 4 | 0.29 | 26 |
| Interceptions | 12 | 0.88 | 61 |
| Clearances | 12 | 0.88 | 47 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 37 | 2.70 | 47 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 3 | 0.22 | 70 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Kasper Paananen makes 12 tackles and 12 interceptions , adding 12 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 103 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 51st percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 18 | 1.31 | 51 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.15 | 59 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 4 | 0.29 | 39 |
| Fouls per card | 9.00 | n/a | 75 |
| Foul involvements | 31 | 2.26 | 39 |
| 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 |
Kasper Paananen has committed 18 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 9 fouls.
Positions played
VeikkausliigaMainly striker (5 appearances), also at attacking midfielder (5) and right striker (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa Conference League | 2 | 161 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.27 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Veikkausliiga | 33 | 2,724 | 19 | 3 | 38 | 17 | 6.36 |
Veikkausliiga| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | 28 | 1,474 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0.79 |
About Kasper Paananen
Veikkausliiga 2026 season
This season in the Veikkausliiga, Kasper Paananen has scored 4 goals and 2 assists across 16 appearances (14 starts), totalling 1233 minutes. That works out to 0.3 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Kasper Paananen has attempted 37 shots with 15 on target, a 41% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Kasper Paananen has created 19 chances including 6 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 17 successful dribbles from 20 attempts (85% success rate). Kasper Paananen has contributed 17 key passes and 29 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Kasper Paananen has registered 12 tackles (4 won), 12 interceptions, and 12 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 264 from 332 pass attempts, a 80% pass accuracy rate. Kasper Paananen has won 48 of 165 total duels.
Discipline
Kasper Paananen has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 18 fouls and winning 13.
About Kasper Paananen
Kasper Paananen is a 23-year-old midfielder playing for SJK in the Veikkausliiga, representing Finland. Kasper Paananen is left-footed and wears the number 10 shirt. Born on 16 March 2003.
Most recent appearance
Kasper Paananen's most recent match was away at KuPS on November 8th. SJK lost 0-2. Kasper Paananen played 59 minutes, registering 1 key pass with a match rating of 0.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Kasper Paananen and SJK are next in action on July 5th against Jaro in the Veikkausliiga. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Jaro vs SJK match preview.
Teammates at SJK
Kasper Paananen currently plays alongside Armaan Wilson, Kelwin Souza do Nascimento, Eze Onuoha, Samuel Friday James, Moustapha Fanné, Aniis Machaal, Oskari Väistö, Markus Arsalo, Roope Paunio, Aapo Boström, Salim Yussif, Eetu Mömmö, Albin Björkskog, Sayibu Yakubu, Rangel, V. Hänninen, Kasper Paananen, Danila Bulgakov, J. Viitala, Leon Vesterbacka, Ussumane Djalo, Caio Araújo, Joonas Kekarainen, Prosper Padera, Jeremiah Streng, Muhammed Suso, Elias Mastokangas, Jaakko Moisio and Kelvin Pires at SJK.