Mikko Pitkänen stats
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M. Pitkänen
OuluDefender
M. Pitkänen vs Gnistan
6 games playedMikko Pitkänen's next match is on Saturday at 15:00 against Gnistan. See how Mikko Pitkänen did in earlier matches against Gnistan.
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Saturday 15:00Sat 15:00Before the next match
Gnistan v Oulu, SaturdayWhat Gnistan allow right centre backs
Position stats20 appearances at RCB against Gnistan in their last 20 matches; league average from the Veikkausliiga.
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As a right center back, Mikko Pitkänen has appeared in 18 Veikkausliiga matches this season, totalling 1,520 minutes at an average rating of 6.82. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Veikkausliiga defenders.
Attacking stats
Mikko Pitkänen has taken 5 shots with 2 on target (40% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 304 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.7 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 21st percentile for shot volume among defenders. Mikko Pitkänen has 1 assist and 3 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 507 minutes. Mikko Pitkänen has set up 4 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is strong, ranking in the 70th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Mikko Pitkänen has completed 681 of 815 passes at 84% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 57th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Mikko Pitkänen completes 3 dribbles at a 60% success rate and wins 91 duels .
Defending stats
Mikko Pitkänen makes 28 tackles and 25 interceptions , adding 63 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 54 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 61st percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Mikko Pitkänen has committed 8 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2.7 fouls.
Positions played
VeikkausliigaMainly right center back (17 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Oulu squad
R. Karjalainen
30 yrs#7
R. Riski35 yrs#9
C. Triana
29 yrs#10
L. Ghezali
27 yrs#11K. Jatta
20 yrs#20
T. Kaukua26 yrs#22C. Sele Thomas
18 yrs#24E. Kallio22 yrs#27J. Paananen19 yrs#6M. Ojala31 yrs#8N. Jokelainen26 yrs#14O. Tiihonen26 yrs#17I. Mendolin20 yrs#21M. Arsalo23 yrs#25J. Mäkeläinen17 yrs#30
22 yrs
31 yrsPrevious seasons
Per competition, club and country2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Veikkausliiga | 21 | 1,654 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 31 | 6.01 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa Conference League | 1 | 72 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | 22 | 1,602 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1.22 |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | 28 | 2,443 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 6.41 |
2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | 29 | 2,545 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
About Mikko Pitkänen
Veikkausliiga 2026 season
This season in the Veikkausliiga, Mikko Pitkänen has scored 1 goal and 1 assist across 18 appearances (17 starts), totalling 1520 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Mikko Pitkänen has attempted 5 shots with 2 on target, a 40% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.74 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Mikko Pitkänen has created 3 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 3 successful dribbles from 5 attempts (60% success rate). Mikko Pitkänen has contributed 3 key passes and 3 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Mikko Pitkänen has registered 28 tackles (20 won), 25 interceptions, and 63 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 681 from 815 pass attempts, a 84% pass accuracy rate. Mikko Pitkänen has won 91 of 195 total duels.
Discipline
Mikko Pitkänen has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 8 fouls and winning 11.
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 Inter Turku on February 13th. Oulu won 1-2. Mikko Pitkänen played 90 minutes, registering 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.72.
Recent matches
- February 13th1-2 winatInter Turku(90 mins, rating 6.72)
- July 17th3-4 lossvsHJK(90 mins, 1 goal, 1 assist, 1 yellow card, rating 6.91)
- August 4th0-1 winatKuPS(90 mins, rating 7.51)
- October 30th0-1 lossvsInter Turku(76 mins, rating 6.57)
- May 27th1-2 lossvsGnistan(90 mins, rating 6.87)
Next fixture
Mikko Pitkänen and Oulu are next in action on March 3rd against Gnistan in the Veikkausliiga. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Gnistan vs Oulu match preview.
Teammates at Oulu
Mikko Pitkänen currently plays alongside Roope Riski, Johannes Pentti, Niklas Jokelainen, Iiro Mendolin, Otso-Pekka Parkkila, Sampo Ala-Iso, Markus Arsalo, Lamine Ghezali, Kalifa Jatta, Alex Lietsa, Celestine Sele Thomas, Onni Tiihonen, Sami Sipola, Camilo Triana, Julius Paananen, Niklas Schulz, Rasmus Karjalainen, Santeri Silander, Juuso Mäkeläinen, Miguel Santos, E. Kallio, Juha Pirinen, Mikko Pitkänen, Matias Ojala, Otto Kemppainen, Tuomas Kaukua and Adramane Cassamá at Oulu.