Saku Heiskanen
FinlandMatch-by-match stats
Saku Heiskanen 2026 season stats
As a left back, Saku Heiskanen has appeared in 17 Veikkausliiga matches this season, totalling 897 minutes at an average rating of 6.64. 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 | 4 | 0.40 | 95 |
| Shots | 10 | 1.00 | 82 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.30 | 77 |
| Shot accuracy | 30.0% | n/a | 50 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 30 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 30 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.20 | 37 |
| Shots blocked | 5 | 0.50 | 95 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Assists | 4 | 0.40 | 98 |
| Key passes | 18 | 1.80 | 96 |
| Chances created | 18 | 1.81 | 92 |
| Big chances created | 7 | 0.70 | 99 |
Saku Heiskanen has taken 10 shots with 3 on target (30% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 90 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 82nd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Saku Heiskanen has 4 assists and 18 key passes , creating 7 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 50 minutes. Saku Heiskanen has set up 22 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 98th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 418 | 41.90 | 39 |
| Accurate passes | 340 | 34.10 | 40 |
| Pass accuracy | 81.0% | n/a | 39 |
| Long balls won | 17 | 1.71 | 26 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 19 | 1.91 | 96 |
| Backward passes | 122 | 12.24 | 94 |
| Passes (final third) | 45 | 4.52 | 26 |
Saku Heiskanen has completed 340 of 418 passes at 81% accuracy , plus 19 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 39th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 19 | 1.91 | 93 |
| Dribble attempts | 21 | 2.11 | 89 |
| Dribble success | 0.9% | n/a | 73 |
| Duels won | 69 | 6.92 | 89 |
| Aerials won | 5 | 0.50 | 3 |
| Touches | 656 | 65.80 | 65 |
| Possession lost | 138 | 13.85 | 87 |
| Dribbled past | 9 | 0.90 | 89 |
| Fouls won | 19 | 1.91 | 97 |
| Dispossessed | 11 | 1.10 | 91 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Saku Heiskanen completes 19 dribbles at a 90% success rate and wins 69 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (3rd percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 19 | 1.91 | 79 |
| Tackles won | 12 | 1.20 | 61 |
| Interceptions | 11 | 1.10 | 7 |
| Clearances | 20 | 2.01 | 8 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 33 | 3.31 | 45 |
| 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 | 10 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Saku Heiskanen makes 19 tackles and 11 interceptions , adding 20 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 | 12 | 1.20 | 76 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.10 | 26 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 12.00 | n/a | 93 |
| Foul involvements | 31 | 3.11 | 94 |
| 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 12 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 12 fouls.
Positions played
VeikkausliigaMainly left back (4 appearances), also at right winger (3) and right midfielder (2).
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 4 assists across 17 appearances (9 starts), totalling 897 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.4 assists per 90 minutes. Saku Heiskanen has attempted 10 shots with 3 on target, a 30% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Saku Heiskanen has created 18 chances including 7 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 19 successful dribbles from 21 attempts (90% success rate). Saku Heiskanen has contributed 18 key passes and 51 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Saku Heiskanen has registered 19 tackles (12 won), 11 interceptions, and 20 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 340 from 418 pass attempts, a 81% pass accuracy rate. Saku Heiskanen has won 69 of 145 total duels.
Discipline
Saku Heiskanen has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 12 fouls and winning 19.
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 Lahti on April 2nd. KuPS won 1-2. Saku Heiskanen played 87 minutes, registering 1 key pass with a match rating of 7.5.
Recent matches
- April 2nd1-2 winatLahti(87 mins, rating 7.5)
- May 19th2-1 lossatUniversitatea Craiova(0 mins, rating 0)
- November 10th1-1 drawvsTPS(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.72)
- December 27th1-1 drawvsUniversitatea Craiova(7 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.45)
- May 30th0-1 winatGnistan(78 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.59)
Teammates at KuPS
Saku Heiskanen currently plays alongside Samuel Pasanen, Calvin Kabuye, Niilo Kujasalo, Brahima Magassa, Kasim Adams, Saikou Touray, Jorginho, Karl Ward, Jerry Voutilainen, Valentín Gasc, Bob Nii Armah, Arttu Heinonen, Taneli Hämäläinen, Akseli Puukko, Joslyn Luyeye-Lutumba, Aaro Toivonen, Kasperi Silen, Hemmo Riihimäki, Gustav Engvall, Jaime Moreno, Saku Heiskanen, Petteri Pennanen, Piotr Parzyszek, Saku Savolainen, Arttu Lötjönen, Clinton Antwi, Johannes Kreidl and Tommi Jyry at KuPS.