Julius Paananen stats
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J. Paananen
OuluMidfielder
J. Paananen vs Gnistan
5 games playedJulius Paananen's next match is on Saturday at 15:00 against Gnistan. See how Julius Paananen did in earlier matches against Gnistan.
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GNIvOUL
Saturday 15:00Sat 15:00Before the next match
Gnistan v Oulu, SaturdayWhat Gnistan allow left defensive midfielders
Position stats11 appearances at LCDM against Gnistan in their last 20 matches; league average from the Veikkausliiga.
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As a left defensive midfielder, Julius Paananen has appeared in 24 Veikkausliiga matches this season, totalling 1,738 minutes at an average rating of 6.68. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Veikkausliiga midfielders.
Attacking stats
Julius Paananen has taken 20 shots with 7 on target (35% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 87 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.1 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 43rd percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Julius Paananen has 0 assists and 13 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 145 minutes. Julius Paananen has set up 13 shots for teammates, worth 0.9 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 23rd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Julius Paananen has completed 634 of 797 passes at 80% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 60th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Julius Paananen completes 4 dribbles at a 33% success rate and wins 72 duels .
Defending stats
Julius Paananen makes 35 tackles and 39 interceptions , adding 41 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 50 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 71st percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Julius Paananen has committed 27 fouls and received 5 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5.4 fouls.
Positions played
VeikkausliigaMainly left defensive midfielder (9 appearances), also at left central midfielder (7) and right central midfielder (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
Oulu squad
R. Karjalainen
30 yrs#7
R. Riski35 yrs#9
C. Triana
29 yrs#10
L. Ghezali
27 yrs#11K. Jatta
20 yrs#20
T. Kaukua26 yrs#22C. Sele Thomas
18 yrs#24E. Kallio22 yrs#27J. Paananen19 yrs#6M. Ojala31 yrs#8N. Jokelainen26 yrs#14O. Tiihonen26 yrs#17I. Mendolin20 yrs#21M. Arsalo23 yrs#25J. Mäkeläinen17 yrs#30
22 yrs
31 yrsPrevious seasons
Per competition, club and country2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Veikkausliiga | 23 | 1,509 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 16 | 6.09 |
About Julius Paananen
Veikkausliiga 2026 season
This season in the Veikkausliiga, Julius Paananen has scored 1 goal across 24 appearances (19 starts), totalling 1738 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Julius Paananen has attempted 20 shots with 7 on target, a 35% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.08 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Julius Paananen has created 12 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 4 successful dribbles from 12 attempts (33% success rate). Julius Paananen has contributed 13 key passes and 8 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Julius Paananen has registered 35 tackles (22 won), 39 interceptions, and 41 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 634 from 797 pass attempts, a 80% pass accuracy rate. Julius Paananen has won 72 of 215 total duels.
Discipline
Julius Paananen has received 5 yellow cards this season, committing 27 fouls and winning 17.
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 KuPS on August 4th. Oulu won 0-1. Julius Paananen played 44 minutes, registering 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.68.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Julius Paananen and Oulu are next in action on March 3rd against Gnistan in the Veikkausliiga. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Gnistan vs Oulu match preview.
Teammates at Oulu
Julius Paananen currently plays alongside Roope Riski, Johannes Pentti, Niklas Jokelainen, Iiro Mendolin, Otso-Pekka Parkkila, Sampo Ala-Iso, Markus Arsalo, Lamine Ghezali, Kalifa Jatta, Alex Lietsa, Celestine Sele Thomas, Onni Tiihonen, Sami Sipola, Camilo Triana, Julius Paananen, Niklas Schulz, Rasmus Karjalainen, Santeri Silander, Juuso Mäkeläinen, Miguel Santos, E. Kallio, Juha Pirinen, Mikko Pitkänen, Matias Ojala, Otto Kemppainen, Tuomas Kaukua and Adramane Cassamá at Oulu.