Julius Paananen
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Julius Paananen 2026 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Julius Paananen has appeared in 16 Veikkausliiga matches this season, totalling 1,300 minutes at an average rating of 6.24. 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 | 16 | 1.10 | 56 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 0.30 | 49 |
| Shot accuracy | 31.0% | n/a | 50 |
| 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 | 9 | 0.62 | 78 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.21 | 20 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 24 |
| Key passes | 10 | 0.70 | 33 |
| Chances created | 10 | 0.69 | 36 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.07 | 35 |
Julius Paananen has taken 16 shots with 5 on target (31% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 81 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 56th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Julius Paananen has 0 assists and 10 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 130 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 | 593 | 41.10 | 59 |
| Accurate passes | 476 | 33.00 | 57 |
| Pass accuracy | 80.0% | n/a | 39 |
| Long balls won | 29 | 2.01 | 65 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.07 | 7 |
| Backward passes | 100 | 6.92 | 35 |
| Passes (final third) | 109 | 7.55 | 85 |
Julius Paananen has completed 476 of 593 passes at 80% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 59th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 0.21 | 14 |
| Dribble attempts | 7 | 0.48 | 23 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 11 |
| Duels won | 48 | 3.32 | 9 |
| Aerials won | 10 | 0.69 | 45 |
| Touches | 809 | 56.00 | 54 |
| Possession lost | 163 | 11.28 | 62 |
| Dribbled past | 13 | 0.90 | 77 |
| Fouls won | 12 | 0.83 | 23 |
| Dispossessed | 13 | 0.90 | 39 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Julius Paananen completes 3 dribbles at a 43% success rate and wins 48 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 28 | 1.94 | 75 |
| Tackles won | 17 | 1.18 | 63 |
| Interceptions | 27 | 1.87 | 77 |
| Clearances | 26 | 1.80 | 80 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 44 | 3.05 | 19 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 8 | 0.55 | 86 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Julius Paananen makes 28 tackles and 27 interceptions , adding 26 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 46 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 75th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 20 | 1.38 | 56 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 0.28 | 73 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Fouls per card | 5.00 | n/a | 48 |
| Foul involvements | 32 | 2.22 | 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 |
Julius Paananen has committed 20 fouls and received 4 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5 fouls.
Positions played
VeikkausliigaMainly left central midfielder (6 appearances), also at left defensive midfielder (6) and right central midfielder (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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31 yrsJulius Paananen previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Veikkausliiga | 23 | 1,509 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 16 | 6.09 |
VeikkausliigaAbout Julius Paananen
Veikkausliiga 2026 season
This season in the Veikkausliiga, Julius Paananen has featured across 16 appearances (15 starts), totalling 1300 minutes. Julius Paananen has attempted 16 shots with 5 on target, a 31% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Julius Paananen has created 10 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 3 successful dribbles from 7 attempts (43% success rate). Julius Paananen has contributed 10 key passes and 3 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Julius Paananen has registered 28 tackles (17 won), 27 interceptions, and 26 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 476 from 593 pass attempts, a 80% pass accuracy rate. Julius Paananen has won 48 of 162 total duels.
Discipline
Julius Paananen has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 20 fouls and winning 12.
About Julius Paananen
Julius Paananen is a 19-year-old midfielder playing for Oulu in the Veikkausliiga, representing Finland. Julius Paananen is -footed and wears the number 6 shirt. Born on 26 November 2006.
Most recent appearance
Julius Paananen's most recent match was away at Gnistan on November 8th. Oulu lost 0-2. Julius Paananen played 84 minutes, registering 3 tackles with a match rating of 0.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Julius Paananen and Oulu are next in action on December 17th against Mariehamn in the Veikkausliiga. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Mariehamn vs Oulu match preview.
Teammates at Oulu
Julius Paananen currently plays alongside Niklas Jokelainen, Sami Sipola, Johannes Pentti, Juha Pirinen, Kalifa Jatta, Rasmus Karjalainen, Julius Paananen, Otto Kemppainen, Tuomas Kaukua, Adramane Cassamá, Santeri Silander, Sampo Ala-Iso, Iiro Mendolin, Alex Lietsa, Mikko Pitkänen, Matias Ojala, Lamine Ghezali, Onni Tiihonen, Juuso Mäkeläinen, Otso-Pekka Parkkila, Miguel Santos, E. Kallio and Niklas Schulz at Oulu.