Markus Arsalo
FinlandMatch-by-match stats
Markus Arsalo 2026 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Markus Arsalo has appeared in 20 Veikkausliiga matches this season, totalling 1,435 minutes at an average rating of 6.67. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Veikkausliiga midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 17 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Shots | 14 | 0.90 | 36 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.10 | 11 |
| Shot accuracy | 7.0% | n/a | 5 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 17 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 17 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 0.38 | 42 |
| Shots blocked | 9 | 0.56 | 70 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Key passes | 11 | 0.70 | 20 |
| Chances created | 8 | 0.50 | 14 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 0.19 | 62 |
Markus Arsalo has taken 14 shots with 1 on target (7% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 103 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.7 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 36th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Markus Arsalo has 0 assists and 11 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 179 minutes. Markus Arsalo has set up 11 shots for teammates, worth 0.7 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 21st percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 760 | 47.70 | 67 |
| Accurate passes | 591 | 37.10 | 63 |
| Pass accuracy | 78.0% | n/a | 16 |
| Long balls won | 55 | 3.45 | 93 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 12 | 0.75 | 67 |
| Backward passes | 104 | 6.52 | 17 |
| Passes (final third) | 167 | 10.47 | 93 |
Markus Arsalo has completed 591 of 760 passes at 78% accuracy , plus 12 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 67th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 1 | 0.06 | 8 |
| Dribble attempts | 2 | 0.13 | 9 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 17 |
| Duels won | 62 | 3.89 | 24 |
| Aerials won | 9 | 0.56 | 34 |
| Touches | 937 | 58.80 | 57 |
| Possession lost | 186 | 11.67 | 78 |
| Dribbled past | 13 | 0.82 | 62 |
| Fouls won | 18 | 1.13 | 52 |
| Dispossessed | 9 | 0.56 | 17 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Markus Arsalo completes 1 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 62 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (34th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 26 | 1.63 | 59 |
| Tackles won | 19 | 1.19 | 70 |
| Interceptions | 23 | 1.44 | 57 |
| Clearances | 23 | 1.44 | 56 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 74 | 4.64 | 62 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 4 | 0.25 | 50 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Markus Arsalo makes 26 tackles and 23 interceptions , adding 23 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 55 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 59th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 21 | 1.32 | 54 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 0.25 | 70 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Fouls per card | 5.25 | n/a | 52 |
| Foul involvements | 39 | 2.45 | 49 |
| 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 |
Markus Arsalo has committed 21 fouls and received 4 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5.3 fouls.
Positions played
VeikkausliigaMainly right central midfielder (5 appearances), also at right defensive midfielder (5) and left defensive midfielder (3).
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 | 180 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.37 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Veikkausliiga | 32 | 2,587 | 2 | 5 | 50 | 42 | 6.83 |
Veikkausliiga| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | 28 | 2,070 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.70 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europa Conference League | 2 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | 15 | 832 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Markus Arsalo
Veikkausliiga 2026 season
This season in the Veikkausliiga, Markus Arsalo has featured across 20 appearances (17 starts), totalling 1435 minutes. Markus Arsalo has attempted 14 shots with 1 on target, a 7% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.71 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Markus Arsalo has created 8 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 1 successful dribbles from 2 attempts (50% success rate). Markus Arsalo has contributed 11 key passes and 26 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Markus Arsalo has registered 26 tackles (19 won), 23 interceptions, and 23 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 591 from 760 pass attempts, a 78% pass accuracy rate. Markus Arsalo has won 62 of 167 total duels.
Discipline
Markus Arsalo has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 21 fouls and winning 18.
About Markus Arsalo
Markus Arsalo is a 23-year-old midfielder playing for Oulu in the Veikkausliiga, representing Finland. Markus Arsalo is right-footed and wears the number 25 shirt. Born on 21 October 2002.
Most recent appearance
Markus Arsalo's most recent match was away at Jaro on September 6th. Oulu won 0-1. Markus Arsalo played 75 minutes, registering 1 key pass with a match rating of 6.61.
Recent matches
Teammates at Oulu
Markus Arsalo currently plays alongside Onni Tiihonen, Camilo Triana, Alex Lietsa, Otso-Pekka Parkkila, Roope Riski, Iiro Mendolin, Juuso Mäkeläinen, Markus Arsalo, Sampo Ala-Iso, Niklas Jokelainen, Johannes Pentti, Sami Sipola, Julius Paananen, Kalifa Jatta, Rasmus Karjalainen, Santeri Silander, Miguel Santos, Juha Pirinen, Lamine Ghezali, Niklas Schulz, E. Kallio, Mikko Pitkänen, Otto Kemppainen, Matias Ojala, Tuomas Kaukua and Adramane Cassamá at Oulu.