Julius Paananen
FinlandMatch-by-match stats
Julius Paananen 2026 season stats
As a left defensive midfielder, Julius Paananen has appeared in 20 Veikkausliiga matches this season, totalling 1,580 minutes at an average rating of 6.66. 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 | 18 | 1.00 | 46 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 0.30 | 46 |
| Shot accuracy | 28.0% | n/a | 41 |
| 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 | 11 | 0.63 | 76 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.17 | 12 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Key passes | 11 | 0.60 | 12 |
| Chances created | 11 | 0.63 | 22 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.11 | 48 |
Julius Paananen has taken 18 shots with 5 on target (28% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 88 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.9 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 46th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Julius Paananen has 0 assists and 11 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 144 minutes. Julius Paananen has set up 11 shots for teammates, worth 0.8 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 | 721 | 41.10 | 54 |
| Accurate passes | 576 | 32.80 | 52 |
| Pass accuracy | 80.0% | n/a | 28 |
| Long balls won | 36 | 2.05 | 60 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.06 | 5 |
| Backward passes | 122 | 6.95 | 26 |
| Passes (final third) | 124 | 7.06 | 75 |
Julius Paananen has completed 576 of 721 passes at 80% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 54th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 0.17 | 14 |
| Dribble attempts | 7 | 0.40 | 23 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 11 |
| Duels won | 58 | 3.30 | 12 |
| Aerials won | 12 | 0.68 | 45 |
| Touches | 976 | 55.60 | 51 |
| Possession lost | 194 | 11.05 | 66 |
| Dribbled past | 14 | 0.80 | 59 |
| Fouls won | 13 | 0.74 | 20 |
| Dispossessed | 13 | 0.74 | 25 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Julius Paananen completes 3 dribbles at a 43% success rate and wins 58 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 31 | 1.77 | 72 |
| Tackles won | 19 | 1.08 | 53 |
| Interceptions | 36 | 2.05 | 86 |
| Clearances | 37 | 2.11 | 86 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 59 | 3.36 | 30 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 8 | 0.46 | 82 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Julius Paananen makes 31 tackles and 36 interceptions , adding 37 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 51 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 72nd percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 24 | 1.37 | 62 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 0.23 | 64 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Fouls per card | 6.00 | n/a | 59 |
| Foul involvements | 37 | 2.11 | 36 |
| 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 24 fouls and received 4 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6 fouls.
Positions played
VeikkausliigaMainly left defensive midfielder (8 appearances), also at left central midfielder (7) 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 20 appearances (18 starts), totalling 1580 minutes. Julius Paananen has attempted 18 shots with 5 on target, a 28% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.88 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Julius Paananen has created 11 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 3 successful dribbles from 7 attempts (43% success rate). Julius Paananen has contributed 11 key passes and 4 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Julius Paananen has registered 31 tackles (19 won), 36 interceptions, and 37 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 576 from 721 pass attempts, a 80% pass accuracy rate. Julius Paananen has won 58 of 186 total duels.
Discipline
Julius Paananen has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 24 fouls and winning 13.
About Julius Paananen
Julius Paananen is a 19-year-old midfielder playing for Oulu in the Veikkausliiga, representing Finland. Julius Paananen is right-footed and wears the number 6 shirt. Born on 26 November 2006.
Most recent appearance
Julius Paananen's most recent match was away at SJK on July 20th. Oulu drew 0-0. Julius Paananen played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.13.
Recent matches
Teammates at Oulu
Julius Paananen 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.