Erik Gunnarsson
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Erik Gunnarsson 2026 season stats
As a left center back, Erik Gunnarsson has appeared in 15 Veikkausliiga matches this season, totalling 1,222 minutes at an average rating of 6.71. 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 | 33 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Shots | 3 | 0.20 | 12 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 11 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 11 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 30 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 30 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.07 | 56 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.22 | 41 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 10 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Key passes | 6 | 0.40 | 47 |
| Chances created | 5 | 0.37 | 50 |
| 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 407 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.3 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 12th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Erik Gunnarsson has 0 assists and 6 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 244 minutes. Erik Gunnarsson has set up 6 shots for teammates, worth 0.3 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 28th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 704 | 51.80 | 67 |
| Accurate passes | 625 | 46.00 | 68 |
| Pass accuracy | 89.0% | n/a | 83 |
| Long balls won | 40 | 2.95 | 67 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 3 | 0.22 | 38 |
| Backward passes | 73 | 5.38 | 45 |
| Passes (final third) | 85 | 6.26 | 53 |
Erik Gunnarsson has completed 625 of 704 passes at 89% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 67th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 4 | 0.29 | 44 |
| Dribble attempts | 5 | 0.37 | 45 |
| Dribble success | 0.8% | n/a | 61 |
| Duels won | 80 | 5.89 | 73 |
| Aerials won | 29 | 2.14 | 60 |
| Touches | 906 | 66.70 | 66 |
| Possession lost | 98 | 7.22 | 2 |
| Dribbled past | 8 | 0.59 | 67 |
| Fouls won | 7 | 0.52 | 26 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 0.15 | 21 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Erik Gunnarsson completes 4 dribbles at a 80% success rate and wins 80 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 26 | 1.91 | 79 |
| Tackles won | 18 | 1.33 | 70 |
| Interceptions | 26 | 1.91 | 62 |
| Clearances | 51 | 3.76 | 56 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 51 | 3.76 | 59 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.07 | 26 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Erik Gunnarsson makes 26 tackles and 26 interceptions , adding 51 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 47 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 79th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 6 | 0.44 | 4 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.15 | 45 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 3.00 | n/a | 30 |
| Foul involvements | 13 | 0.96 | 6 |
| 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 (12 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 15 appearances (12 starts), totalling 1222 minutes. Erik Gunnarsson has attempted 3 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.32 expected goals (xG) this season.
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 6 key passes and 6 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Erik Gunnarsson has registered 26 tackles (18 won), 26 interceptions, and 51 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 625 from 704 pass attempts, a 89% pass accuracy rate. Erik Gunnarsson has won 80 of 161 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 Lahti on April 19th. Jaro lost 2-0. Erik Gunnarsson played 90 minutes, registering 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.68.
Recent matches
Teammates at Jaro
Erik Gunnarsson currently plays alongside Ted Söderström, In-sung Gong, J. Skau, Felix Kass, Adam Vidjeskog, Elliot Holmäng, Gergő Kocsis, Morteza Najafi, Altti Hellemaa, Luca Weckström, A. Sabriye, Jim Myrevik, Mats Pedersen, Erik Gunnarsson, Fabian Østigård Ness, Joas Vikström, Aron Bjonbäck, Oliver Isak Kass Kawo, Kaius Hardén, Joas Snellman, Linus Zetterström, Jonathan Lawson, Senne Vits, Michael Ogungbaro, Anton Finell, V. Vuorinen and Valde Löfs at Jaro.