Saku Heiskanen
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Saku Heiskanen 2026 season stats
As a right midfielder, Saku Heiskanen has appeared in 13 Veikkausliiga matches this season, totalling 552 minutes at an average rating of 5.80. 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 | 2 | 0.33 | 75 |
| Shots | 9 | 1.50 | 74 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.30 | 49 |
| Shot accuracy | 22.0% | n/a | 30 |
| 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 | 2 | 0.33 | 49 |
| Shots blocked | 5 | 0.82 | 91 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.30 | 94 |
| Key passes | 10 | 1.60 | 85 |
| Chances created | 11 | 1.79 | 90 |
| Big chances created | 5 | 0.82 | 99 |
Saku Heiskanen has taken 9 shots with 2 on target (22% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 61 minutes. He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 74th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Saku Heiskanen has 2 assists and 10 key passes , creating 5 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 50 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 94th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 262 | 42.70 | 62 |
| Accurate passes | 208 | 33.90 | 61 |
| Pass accuracy | 79.0% | n/a | 27 |
| Long balls won | 11 | 1.79 | 56 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 10 | 1.63 | 98 |
| Backward passes | 83 | 13.53 | 94 |
| Passes (final third) | 31 | 5.05 | 49 |
Saku Heiskanen has completed 208 of 262 passes at 79% accuracy , plus 10 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 62nd percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 15 | 2.45 | 94 |
| Dribble attempts | 16 | 2.61 | 88 |
| Dribble success | 0.9% | n/a | 88 |
| Duels won | 42 | 6.85 | 93 |
| Aerials won | 4 | 0.65 | 41 |
| Touches | 397 | 64.70 | 81 |
| Possession lost | 86 | 14.02 | 96 |
| Dribbled past | 4 | 0.65 | 44 |
| Fouls won | 14 | 2.28 | 88 |
| Dispossessed | 9 | 1.47 | 78 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Saku Heiskanen completes 15 dribbles at a 94% success rate and wins 42 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 7 | 1.14 | 17 |
| Tackles won | 4 | 0.65 | 20 |
| Interceptions | 6 | 0.98 | 25 |
| Clearances | 7 | 1.14 | 40 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 22 | 3.59 | 31 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Saku Heiskanen makes 7 tackles and 6 interceptions , adding 7 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 79 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 17th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 7 | 1.14 | 48 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 11 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.16 | 72 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 11 |
| Foul involvements | 21 | 3.42 | 78 |
| 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 |
Saku Heiskanen has committed 7 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
VeikkausliigaMainly right midfielder (2 appearances), also at right winger (2) and left back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Veikkausliiga | 28 | 2,143 | 2 | 9 | 42 | 32 | 5.93 |
Veikkausliiga| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | 29 | 2,500 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0.93 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | 9 | 179 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Saku Heiskanen
Veikkausliiga 2026 season
This season in the Veikkausliiga, Saku Heiskanen has scored 2 assists across 13 appearances (5 starts), totalling 552 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. Saku Heiskanen has attempted 9 shots with 2 on target, a 22% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Saku Heiskanen has created 11 chances including 5 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 15 successful dribbles from 16 attempts (94% success rate). Saku Heiskanen has contributed 10 key passes and 31 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Saku Heiskanen has registered 7 tackles (4 won), 6 interceptions, and 7 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 208 from 262 pass attempts, a 79% pass accuracy rate. Saku Heiskanen has won 42 of 91 total duels.
Discipline
Saku Heiskanen has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 7 fouls and winning 14.
About Saku Heiskanen
Saku Heiskanen is a 24-year-old defender playing for KuPS in the Veikkausliiga, representing Finland. Saku Heiskanen is left-footed and wears the number 3 shirt. Born on 29 September 2001.
Most recent appearance
Saku Heiskanen's most recent match was away at SJK on November 8th. KuPS won 0-2. Saku Heiskanen played 61 minutes, registering 2 key passs with a match rating of 0.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Saku Heiskanen and KuPS are next in action on April 18th against Sabah in the Champions League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Sabah vs KuPS match preview.
Teammates at KuPS
Saku Heiskanen currently plays alongside Aaro Toivonen, Niilo Kujasalo, Akseli Puukko, Petteri Pennanen, Bob Nii Armah, Rasmus Tikkanen, Clinton Antwi, Calvin Kabuye, Tommi Jyry, Kasperi Silen, Taneli Hämäläinen, Piotr Parzyszek, Joslyn Luyeye-Lutumba, Arttu Lötjönen, Arttu Heinonen, Jaime Moreno, Johannes Kreidl, Samuel Pasanen, Jerry Voutilainen, Eemil Tanninen, Kasim Adams, Hemmo Riihimäki, Saku Savolainen, Gustav Engvall, Saku Heiskanen, Valentín Gasc, Brahima Magassa and Saikou Touray at KuPS.