Markus Arsalo
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Match-by-match stats
Markus Arsalo 2026 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Markus Arsalo has appeared in 16 Veikkausliiga matches this season, totalling 1,132 minutes at an average rating of 6.32. 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 | 19 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 11 |
| Shots | 13 | 1.00 | 48 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.10 | 17 |
| Shot accuracy | 8.0% | n/a | 9 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 19 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 19 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 0.48 | 64 |
| Shots blocked | 8 | 0.64 | 82 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 24 |
| Key passes | 9 | 0.70 | 33 |
| Chances created | 6 | 0.48 | 19 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 0.24 | 70 |
Markus Arsalo has taken 13 shots with 1 on target (8% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 87 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 48th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Markus Arsalo has 0 assists and 9 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 189 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 24th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 625 | 49.70 | 78 |
| Accurate passes | 498 | 39.60 | 72 |
| Pass accuracy | 80.0% | n/a | 39 |
| Long balls won | 52 | 4.13 | 94 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 11 | 0.87 | 70 |
| Backward passes | 86 | 6.84 | 28 |
| Passes (final third) | 144 | 11.45 | 99 |
Markus Arsalo has completed 498 of 625 passes at 80% accuracy , plus 11 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 78th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 1 | 0.08 | 7 |
| Dribble attempts | 2 | 0.16 | 7 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 15 |
| Duels won | 44 | 3.50 | 12 |
| Aerials won | 7 | 0.56 | 35 |
| Touches | 752 | 59.80 | 62 |
| Possession lost | 149 | 11.85 | 73 |
| Dribbled past | 9 | 0.72 | 57 |
| Fouls won | 12 | 0.95 | 31 |
| Dispossessed | 6 | 0.48 | 9 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Markus Arsalo completes 1 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 44 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (35th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 20 | 1.59 | 51 |
| Tackles won | 14 | 1.11 | 57 |
| Interceptions | 18 | 1.43 | 49 |
| Clearances | 17 | 1.35 | 54 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 58 | 4.61 | 65 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 4 | 0.32 | 69 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Markus Arsalo makes 20 tackles and 18 interceptions , adding 17 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 57 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 51st percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 12 | 0.95 | 31 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.08 | 32 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Fouls per card | 12.00 | n/a | 83 |
| Foul involvements | 24 | 1.91 | 19 |
| 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 12 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 12 fouls.
Positions played
VeikkausliigaMainly right central midfielder (5 appearances), also at left defensive midfielder (3) and central midfielder (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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20 yrsMarkus Arsalo previous seasons
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 16 appearances (13 starts), totalling 1132 minutes. Markus Arsalo has attempted 13 shots with 1 on target, a 8% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Markus Arsalo has created 6 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 1 successful dribbles from 2 attempts (50% success rate). Markus Arsalo has contributed 9 key passes and 22 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Markus Arsalo has registered 20 tackles (14 won), 18 interceptions, and 17 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 498 from 625 pass attempts, a 80% pass accuracy rate. Markus Arsalo has won 44 of 122 total duels.
Discipline
Markus Arsalo has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 12 fouls and winning 12.
About Markus Arsalo
Markus Arsalo is a 23-year-old midfielder playing for SJK in the Veikkausliiga, representing Finland. Markus Arsalo is right-footed and wears the number 18 shirt. Born on 21 October 2002.
Most recent appearance
Markus Arsalo's most recent match was away at KuPS on November 8th. SJK lost 0-2. Markus Arsalo played 46 minutes, registering 1 shot with a match rating of 0.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Markus Arsalo 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
Markus Arsalo 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.