Saku Heiskanen stats
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Borac Banja Luka v KuPS, Thursday
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Position stats16 appearances at RCM against Borac Banja Luka in their last 20 matches; league average from the Europa Conference League.
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Odds OutliersSaku 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.
Attacking stats
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 84th 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 99th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
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 36th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Saku Heiskanen completes 19 dribbles at a 90% success rate and wins 69 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (3rd percentile).
Defending stats
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 76th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
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
KuPS squad
G. Engvall
30 yrs#9
J. Moreno
31 yrs#11
A. Aiki
21 yrs#15C. Kabuye
23 yrs#19
P. Parzyszek
33 yrs#20J. Luyeye-Lutumba
23 yrs#21B. Nii Armah
22 yrs#24J. Voutilainen31 yrs#7P. Pennanen36 yrs#8
V. Gasc
26 yrs#10
N. Kujasalo22 yrs#13S. Pasanen20 yrs#14T. Jyry27 yrs#16A. Heinonen27 yrs#17E. Tanninen19 yrs#18S. Touray
26 yrs#22
A. Toivonen21 yrs#26
J. Eskesen
27 yrs#34
28 yrs
30 yrsPrevious seasons
Per competition, club and country2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Veikkausliiga | 28 | 2,143 | 2 | 9 | 42 | 32 | 5.93 |
Veikkausliiga2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | 29 | 2,500 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0.93 |
2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | 9 | 179 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - |
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 25-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
- July 7th2-0 winvsVPS(0 mins, rating 0)
- 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)
Next fixture
Saku Heiskanen and KuPS are next in action on April 6th against Borac Banja Luka in the Europa Conference League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Borac Banja Luka vs KuPS match preview.
Teammates at KuPS
Saku Heiskanen currently plays alongside Calvin Kabuye, Samuel Pasanen, Kasim Adams, Saikou Touray, Rasmus Tikkanen, Eemil Tanninen, Jorginho, Valentín Gasc, Niilo Kujasalo, Jerry Voutilainen, Bob Nii Armah, Arttu Heinonen, Brahima Magassa, Taneli Hämäläinen, Julius Eskesen, Ayman Aiki, Akseli Puukko, Joslyn Luyeye-Lutumba, Aaro Toivonen, Kasperi Silen, Gustav Engvall, Hemmo Riihimäki, Jaime Moreno, Saku Heiskanen, Petteri Pennanen, Piotr Parzyszek, Saku Savolainen, Arttu Lötjönen, Clinton Antwi, Johannes Kreidl and Tommi Jyry at KuPS.