Luka Smyth
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Luka Smyth 2026 season stats
As a right striker, Luka Smyth has appeared in 14 Veikkausliiga matches this season, totalling 1,078 minutes at an average rating of 6.57. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Veikkausliiga attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 7 | 0.60 | 88 |
| Goal involvements | 7 | 0.58 | 71 |
| Shots | 46 | 3.80 | 94 |
| Shots on target | 25 | 2.10 | 98 |
| Shot accuracy | 54.0% | n/a | 89 |
| Shot conversion | 15.0% | n/a | 58 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.28 | n/a | 41 |
| Big chances missed | 8 | 0.67 | 91 |
| Shots off target | 14 | 1.17 | 85 |
| Shots blocked | 10 | 0.83 | 85 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 0.17 | 94 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 12 |
| Key passes | 14 | 1.20 | 53 |
| Chances created | 15 | 1.25 | 57 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 0.25 | 54 |
Luka Smyth has taken 46 shots with 25 on target (54% accuracy), scoring 7 goals. That is a shot roughly every 23 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 94th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Luka Smyth has 0 assists and 14 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 72 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 12th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 244 | 20.40 | 51 |
| Accurate passes | 139 | 11.60 | 25 |
| Pass accuracy | 57.0% | n/a | 1 |
| Long balls won | 5 | 0.42 | 41 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 11 | 0.92 | 71 |
| Backward passes | 48 | 4.01 | 9 |
| Passes (final third) | 39 | 3.26 | 83 |
Luka Smyth has completed 139 of 244 passes at 57% accuracy , plus 11 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 51st percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 17 | 1.42 | 57 |
| Dribble attempts | 30 | 2.50 | 65 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 13 |
| Duels won | 103 | 8.60 | 95 |
| Aerials won | 37 | 3.09 | 95 |
| Touches | 591 | 49.30 | 85 |
| Possession lost | 241 | 20.12 | 99 |
| Dribbled past | 10 | 0.83 | 67 |
| Fouls won | 21 | 1.75 | 75 |
| Dispossessed | 27 | 2.25 | 79 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Luka Smyth completes 17 dribbles at a 57% success rate and wins 103 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 13 | 1.09 | 68 |
| Tackles won | 7 | 0.58 | 51 |
| Interceptions | 6 | 0.50 | 37 |
| Clearances | 8 | 0.67 | 32 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 45 | 3.76 | 77 |
| 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 | 12 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Luka Smyth makes 13 tackles and 6 interceptions , adding 8 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 83 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 68th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 34 | 2.84 | 95 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.17 | 68 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 8 | 0.67 | 79 |
| Fouls per card | 17.00 | n/a | 97 |
| Foul involvements | 55 | 4.59 | 95 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Luka Smyth has committed 34 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 17 fouls.
Positions played
VeikkausliigaMainly right striker (8 appearances), also at left striker (3) and striker (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 | 6 | 314 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
VeikkausliigaAbout Luka Smyth
Veikkausliiga 2026 season
This season in the Veikkausliiga, Luka Smyth has scored 7 goals across 14 appearances (13 starts), totalling 1078 minutes. That works out to 0.6 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Luka Smyth has attempted 46 shots with 25 on target, a 54% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Luka Smyth has created 15 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 17 successful dribbles from 30 attempts (57% success rate). Luka Smyth has contributed 14 key passes and 24 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Luka Smyth has registered 13 tackles (7 won), 6 interceptions, and 8 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 139 from 244 pass attempts, a 57% pass accuracy rate. Luka Smyth has won 103 of 314 total duels.
Discipline
Luka Smyth has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 34 fouls and winning 21.
About Luka Smyth
Luka Smyth is forward playing for VPS in the Veikkausliiga, representing Australia. Luka Smyth is right-footed and wears the number 15 shirt.
Most recent appearance
Luka Smyth's most recent match was away at HJK on August 17th. VPS lost 2-1. Luka Smyth played 90 minutes, registering 2 shots, 1 key pass with a match rating of 0.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Luka Smyth and VPS are next in action on January 7th against KuPS in the Veikkausliiga. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the KuPS vs VPS match preview.
Teammates at VPS
Luka Smyth currently plays alongside Paulo Lima, Yassin Daoussi, Xavier Odhiambo, Casper Holmelund, Will Wilson, Antti-Ville Räisänen, Lucas Väyrynen, Luka Smyth, Miika Niemi, Jayden Turfkruier, Simon Lindholm, Rasmus Forsbacka, Kevin Kouassivi-Benissan, A. Piispa, Lassana Mané, Eino Ehrnrooth, Martti Haukioja, Jonathan Muzinga, E. Okereke, Mamadou Jalloh, Vilmer Rönnberg, Razak Simpson, A. Kuek, Joonas Vahtera and Oluwaseyi Ogunniyi at VPS.