Daniel Heikkinen
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Daniel Heikkinen 2026 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Daniel Heikkinen has appeared in 13 Veikkausliiga matches this season, totalling 444 minutes at an average rating of 6.72. 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 | 0.20 | 77 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.41 | 85 |
| Shots | 8 | 1.60 | 78 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.60 | 81 |
| Shot accuracy | 38.0% | n/a | 69 |
| Shot conversion | 13.0% | n/a | 68 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.33 | n/a | 60 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.20 | 88 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.20 | 21 |
| Shots blocked | 4 | 0.81 | 90 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.20 | 82 |
| Key passes | 7 | 1.40 | 75 |
| Chances created | 8 | 1.62 | 85 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.41 | 91 |
Daniel Heikkinen has taken 8 shots with 3 on target (38% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 56 minutes. He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 78th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Daniel Heikkinen has 1 assist and 7 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 56 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 82nd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 198 | 40.10 | 57 |
| Accurate passes | 156 | 31.60 | 54 |
| Pass accuracy | 79.0% | n/a | 27 |
| Long balls won | 2 | 0.41 | 1 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 5 | 1.01 | 81 |
| Backward passes | 41 | 8.31 | 49 |
| Passes (final third) | 25 | 5.07 | 51 |
Daniel Heikkinen has completed 156 of 198 passes at 79% accuracy , plus 5 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 57th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 9 | 1.82 | 88 |
| Dribble attempts | 10 | 2.03 | 85 |
| Dribble success | 0.9% | n/a | 85 |
| Duels won | 39 | 7.91 | 94 |
| Aerials won | 8 | 1.62 | 93 |
| Touches | 306 | 62.00 | 72 |
| Possession lost | 79 | 16.01 | 99 |
| Dribbled past | 4 | 0.81 | 69 |
| Fouls won | 12 | 2.43 | 90 |
| Dispossessed | 8 | 1.62 | 88 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Daniel Heikkinen completes 9 dribbles at a 90% success rate and wins 39 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 11 | 2.23 | 88 |
| Tackles won | 6 | 1.22 | 67 |
| Interceptions | 8 | 1.62 | 64 |
| Clearances | 13 | 2.64 | 93 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 38 | 7.70 | 99 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.20 | 48 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Daniel Heikkinen makes 11 tackles and 8 interceptions , adding 13 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 40 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 88th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 5 | 1.01 | 40 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.41 | 91 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Fouls per card | 2.50 | n/a | 28 |
| Foul involvements | 17 | 3.45 | 80 |
| 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 5 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2.5 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
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Lahti squad
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22 yrs#11A. Belabid20 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 13 appearances (4 starts), totalling 444 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Daniel Heikkinen has attempted 8 shots with 3 on target, a 38% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Daniel Heikkinen has created 8 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 9 successful dribbles from 10 attempts (90% success rate). Daniel Heikkinen has contributed 7 key passes and 14 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Daniel Heikkinen has registered 11 tackles (6 won), 8 interceptions, and 13 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 156 from 198 pass attempts, a 79% pass accuracy rate. Daniel Heikkinen has won 39 of 85 total duels.
Discipline
Daniel Heikkinen has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 5 fouls and winning 12.
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 Gnistan on April 17th. Lahti won 1-0. Daniel Heikkinen played 5 minutes with a match rating of 6.51.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Daniel Heikkinen and Lahti are next in action on July 22nd against Mariehamn in the Veikkausliiga. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Mariehamn vs Lahti match preview.
Teammates at Lahti
Daniel Heikkinen currently plays alongside Yohan Cassubie, José Müller, Otso Koskinen, Tòfol Montiel, Erik Andersson, Martim Ferreira, Joel Lehtonen, Neemias Barbosa, Momodou Sarr, Romain Sans, Justus Ojanen, Topias Inkinen, A. Kabashi, Osku Maukonen, A. Belabid, Aatu Hakala, Nícolas Gianini Dantas, Väinö Vehkonen, Daniel Heikkinen, Aaron Lindholm, Matias Vainionpää, V. Rättö and Romaric Yapi at Lahti.