Erik Gunnarsson
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Erik Gunnarsson 2026 season stats
As a left center back, Erik Gunnarsson has appeared in 12 Veikkausliiga matches this season, totalling 1,021 minutes at an average rating of 6.69. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Veikkausliiga defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Shots | 3 | 0.30 | 28 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 12 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 12 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 34 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 34 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.09 | 65 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.26 | 51 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 14 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Key passes | 5 | 0.40 | 44 |
| Chances created | 5 | 0.44 | 54 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 23 |
Erik Gunnarsson has taken 3 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 340 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 28th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Erik Gunnarsson has 0 assists and 5 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 204 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 29th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 564 | 49.70 | 64 |
| Accurate passes | 491 | 43.30 | 66 |
| Pass accuracy | 87.0% | n/a | 76 |
| Long balls won | 33 | 2.91 | 64 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 3 | 0.26 | 44 |
| Backward passes | 66 | 5.82 | 46 |
| Passes (final third) | 71 | 6.26 | 57 |
Erik Gunnarsson has completed 491 of 564 passes at 87% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 64th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 4 | 0.35 | 51 |
| Dribble attempts | 5 | 0.44 | 46 |
| Dribble success | 0.8% | n/a | 58 |
| Duels won | 69 | 6.08 | 81 |
| Aerials won | 23 | 2.03 | 54 |
| Touches | 724 | 63.80 | 62 |
| Possession lost | 86 | 7.58 | 6 |
| Dribbled past | 6 | 0.53 | 53 |
| Fouls won | 7 | 0.62 | 37 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 0.18 | 25 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Erik Gunnarsson completes 4 dribbles at a 80% success rate and wins 69 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 20 | 1.76 | 67 |
| Tackles won | 14 | 1.23 | 67 |
| Interceptions | 23 | 2.03 | 70 |
| Clearances | 36 | 3.17 | 45 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 46 | 4.05 | 66 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.09 | 31 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Erik Gunnarsson makes 20 tackles and 23 interceptions , adding 36 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 51 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 67th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 6 | 0.53 | 14 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.18 | 59 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 3.00 | n/a | 39 |
| Foul involvements | 13 | 1.15 | 14 |
| 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 |
Erik Gunnarsson has committed 6 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3 fouls.
Positions played
VeikkausliigaMainly left center back (10 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Erik Gunnarsson previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Veikkausliiga | 23 | 2,061 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 41 | 5.30 |
VeikkausliigaAbout Erik Gunnarsson
Veikkausliiga 2026 season
This season in the Veikkausliiga, Erik Gunnarsson has featured across 12 appearances (10 starts), totalling 1021 minutes. Erik Gunnarsson has attempted 3 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Erik Gunnarsson has created 5 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 4 successful dribbles from 5 attempts (80% success rate). Erik Gunnarsson has contributed 5 key passes and 6 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Erik Gunnarsson has registered 20 tackles (14 won), 23 interceptions, and 36 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 491 from 564 pass attempts, a 87% pass accuracy rate. Erik Gunnarsson has won 69 of 138 total duels.
Discipline
Erik Gunnarsson has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 6 fouls and winning 7.
About Erik Gunnarsson
Erik Gunnarsson is a 27-year-old defender playing for Jaro in the Veikkausliiga, representing Sweden. Erik Gunnarsson is -footed and wears the number 3 shirt. Born on 8 February 1999.
Most recent appearance
Erik Gunnarsson's most recent match was away at Ilves on July 9th. Jaro won 2-1. Erik Gunnarsson played 90 minutes with a match rating of 6.26.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Erik Gunnarsson and Jaro are next in action on October 5th against Inter Turku in the Veikkausliiga. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Jaro vs Inter Turku match preview.
Teammates at Jaro
Erik Gunnarsson currently plays alongside Rudi Vikström, Anton Finell, Jonathan Lawson, Joas Snellman, Valde Löfs, Kaius Hardén, Jim Myrevik, Fabian Østigård Ness, Luca Weckström, V. Vuorinen, Felix Kass, Ted Söderström, Ludvig Nyman, J. Skau, Senne Vits, Michael Ogungbaro, Adam Vidjeskog, Linus Zetterström, Elliot Holmäng, Aron Bjonbäck, Johan Brunell, Oliver Isak Ferial Kass Kawo, Herman Sjögrell, Erik Gunnarsson, Joas Vikström, Morteza Najafi, A. Hellemaa and Mats Pedersen at Jaro.