Mikko Pitkänen
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Mikko Pitkänen 2026 season stats
As a right center back, Mikko Pitkänen has appeared in 10 Veikkausliiga matches this season, totalling 814 minutes at an average rating of 6.74. 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 | 34 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Shots | 1 | 0.10 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.10 | 38 |
| Shot accuracy | 100.0% | n/a | 98 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 34 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 34 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.11 | 73 |
| Shots off target | 0 | n/a | 8 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 14 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Key passes | 1 | 0.10 | 9 |
| Chances created | 1 | 0.11 | 12 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 23 |
Mikko Pitkänen has taken 1 shots with 1 on target (100% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 814 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 9th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Mikko Pitkänen has 0 assists and 1 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 814 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 29th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 421 | 46.50 | 55 |
| Accurate passes | 345 | 38.10 | 54 |
| Pass accuracy | 82.0% | n/a | 48 |
| Long balls won | 24 | 2.65 | 55 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 10 |
| Backward passes | 29 | 3.21 | 18 |
| Passes (final third) | 49 | 5.42 | 41 |
Mikko Pitkänen has completed 345 of 421 passes at 82% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 55th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.22 | 38 |
| Dribble attempts | 3 | 0.33 | 38 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 36 |
| Duels won | 50 | 5.53 | 67 |
| Aerials won | 17 | 1.88 | 49 |
| Touches | 528 | 58.40 | 44 |
| Possession lost | 80 | 8.85 | 22 |
| Dribbled past | 5 | 0.55 | 57 |
| Fouls won | 5 | 0.55 | 25 |
| Dispossessed | 3 | 0.33 | 49 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Mikko Pitkänen completes 2 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 50 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 17 | 1.88 | 77 |
| Tackles won | 12 | 1.33 | 76 |
| Interceptions | 18 | 1.99 | 67 |
| Clearances | 31 | 3.43 | 55 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 34 | 3.76 | 64 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.11 | 40 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Mikko Pitkänen makes 17 tackles and 18 interceptions , adding 31 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 48 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 77th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 6 | 0.66 | 27 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.22 | 68 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 3.00 | n/a | 39 |
| Foul involvements | 11 | 1.22 | 22 |
| 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 |
Mikko Pitkänen has committed 6 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3 fouls.
Positions played
VeikkausliigaMainly right center back (9 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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31 yrsMikko Pitkänen previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Veikkausliiga | 21 | 1,654 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 31 | 6.01 |
Veikkausliiga| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa Conference League | 1 | 72 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | 22 | 1,602 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1.22 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | 28 | 2,443 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 6.41 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | 29 | 2,545 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Mikko Pitkänen
Veikkausliiga 2026 season
This season in the Veikkausliiga, Mikko Pitkänen has featured across 10 appearances (9 starts), totalling 814 minutes. Mikko Pitkänen has attempted 1 shots with 1 on target, a 100% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Mikko Pitkänen has created 1 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 2 successful dribbles from 3 attempts (67% success rate). Mikko Pitkänen has contributed 1 key passes and 0 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Mikko Pitkänen has registered 17 tackles (12 won), 18 interceptions, and 31 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 345 from 421 pass attempts, a 82% pass accuracy rate. Mikko Pitkänen has won 50 of 126 total duels.
Discipline
Mikko Pitkänen has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 6 fouls and winning 5.
About Mikko Pitkänen
Mikko Pitkänen is a 29-year-old defender playing for Oulu in the Veikkausliiga, representing Finland. Mikko Pitkänen is right-footed and wears the number 5 shirt. Born on 2 January 1997.
Most recent appearance
Mikko Pitkänen's most recent match was away at TPS on September 8th. Oulu lost 3-0. Mikko Pitkänen played 44 minutes with a match rating of 6.57.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Mikko Pitkänen and Oulu are next in action on December 17th against Mariehamn in the Veikkausliiga. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Mariehamn vs Oulu match preview.
Teammates at Oulu
Mikko Pitkänen currently plays alongside Niklas Jokelainen, Sami Sipola, Johannes Pentti, Juha Pirinen, Kalifa Jatta, Rasmus Karjalainen, Julius Paananen, Otto Kemppainen, Tuomas Kaukua, Adramane Cassamá, Santeri Silander, Sampo Ala-Iso, Iiro Mendolin, Alex Lietsa, Mikko Pitkänen, Matias Ojala, Lamine Ghezali, Onni Tiihonen, Juuso Mäkeläinen, Otso-Pekka Parkkila, Miguel Santos, E. Kallio and Niklas Schulz at Oulu.