Daniel Heikkinen
FinlandMatch-by-match stats
Daniel Heikkinen 2026 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Daniel Heikkinen has appeared in 19 Veikkausliiga matches this season, totalling 631 minutes at an average rating of 6.76. 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 | 1 | 0.10 | 55 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.29 | 76 |
| Shots | 10 | 1.40 | 64 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.40 | 57 |
| Shot accuracy | 30.0% | n/a | 49 |
| Shot conversion | 10.0% | n/a | 64 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.33 | n/a | 62 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.14 | 69 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.29 | 28 |
| Shots blocked | 5 | 0.71 | 86 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 60 |
| Key passes | 12 | 1.70 | 86 |
| Chances created | 13 | 1.85 | 93 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.29 | 77 |
Daniel Heikkinen has taken 10 shots with 3 on target (30% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 63 minutes. Those shots are worth 2.1 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 64th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Daniel Heikkinen has 1 assist and 12 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 49 minutes. Daniel Heikkinen has set up 13 shots for teammates, worth 1.3 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 60th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 303 | 43.20 | 59 |
| Accurate passes | 247 | 35.20 | 56 |
| Pass accuracy | 82.0% | n/a | 43 |
| Long balls won | 11 | 1.57 | 46 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 9 | 1.28 | 91 |
| Backward passes | 67 | 9.56 | 60 |
| Passes (final third) | 47 | 6.70 | 67 |
Daniel Heikkinen has completed 247 of 303 passes at 82% accuracy , plus 9 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 59th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 10 | 1.43 | 89 |
| Dribble attempts | 12 | 1.71 | 83 |
| Dribble success | 0.8% | n/a | 78 |
| Duels won | 65 | 9.27 | 99 |
| Aerials won | 12 | 1.71 | 93 |
| Touches | 470 | 67.00 | 76 |
| Possession lost | 105 | 14.98 | 99 |
| Dribbled past | 5 | 0.71 | 44 |
| Fouls won | 24 | 3.42 | 96 |
| Dispossessed | 11 | 1.57 | 83 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Daniel Heikkinen completes 10 dribbles at a 83% success rate and wins 65 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 15 | 2.14 | 88 |
| Tackles won | 10 | 1.43 | 82 |
| Interceptions | 11 | 1.57 | 62 |
| Clearances | 16 | 2.28 | 91 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 49 | 6.99 | 98 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 2 | 0.29 | 57 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Daniel Heikkinen makes 15 tackles and 11 interceptions , adding 16 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 42 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 88th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 8 | 1.14 | 51 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.29 | 80 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Fouls per card | 4.00 | n/a | 37 |
| Foul involvements | 32 | 4.56 | 93 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 1 | 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 |
Daniel Heikkinen has committed 8 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4 fouls.
Positions played
VeikkausliigaMainly right central midfielder (2 appearances), also at right back (1) and right winger (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Similar players
midfielders
Lahti squad
A. Lindholm
22 yrs#9M. Ferreira
22 yrs#11A. Belabid21 yrs#17N. Barbosa
26 yrs#19J. Ojanen#20
M. Sarr26 yrs#77
D. Heikkinen23 yrs#7
T. Montiel
26 yrs#8O. Koskinen23 yrs#10E. Andersson
29 yrs#14Y. Cassubie
25 yrs#18A. Kabashi
30 yrs#28
Daniel Heikkinen previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Veikkausliiga | 8 | 119 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.95 |
VeikkausliigaAbout Daniel Heikkinen
Veikkausliiga 2026 season
This season in the Veikkausliiga, Daniel Heikkinen has scored 1 goal and 1 assist across 19 appearances (5 starts), totalling 631 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Daniel Heikkinen has attempted 10 shots with 3 on target, a 30% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 2.05 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Daniel Heikkinen has created 13 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 10 successful dribbles from 12 attempts (83% success rate). Daniel Heikkinen has contributed 12 key passes and 18 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Daniel Heikkinen has registered 15 tackles (10 won), 11 interceptions, and 16 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 247 from 303 pass attempts, a 82% pass accuracy rate. Daniel Heikkinen has won 65 of 125 total duels.
Discipline
Daniel Heikkinen has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 8 fouls and winning 24.
About Daniel Heikkinen
Daniel Heikkinen is a 23-year-old midfielder playing for Lahti in the Veikkausliiga, representing Finland. Daniel Heikkinen is -footed and wears the number 7 shirt. Born on 16 December 2002.
Most recent appearance
Daniel Heikkinen's most recent match was away at SJK on March 3rd. Lahti won 1-2. Daniel Heikkinen played 29 minutes with a match rating of 6.81.
Recent matches
Teammates at Lahti
Daniel Heikkinen currently plays alongside Joel Lehtonen, A. Belabid, Erik Andersson, Aaron Lindholm, Yohan Cassubie, Neemias Barbosa, Väinö Vehkonen, A. Kabashi, Romaric Yapi, Nícolas Gianini Dantas, V. Rättö, Otso Koskinen, Romain Sans, Topias Inkinen, Osku Maukonen, José Müller, Matias Vainionpää, Justus Ojanen, Daniel Heikkinen, Tòfol Montiel, Aatu Hakala, Momodou Sarr and Martim Ferreira at Lahti.