Akseli Puukko
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Akseli Puukko 2026 season stats
As a right back, Akseli Puukko has appeared in 9 Veikkausliiga matches this season, totalling 470 minutes at an average rating of 6.69. 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 | 33 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.38 | 94 |
| Shots | 4 | 0.80 | 72 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.60 | 96 |
| Shot accuracy | 75.0% | n/a | 96 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 30 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 30 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.19 | 91 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.19 | 34 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 10 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.40 | 98 |
| Key passes | 7 | 1.30 | 89 |
| Chances created | 7 | 1.34 | 83 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.38 | 92 |
Akseli Puukko has taken 4 shots with 3 on target (75% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 118 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 72nd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Akseli Puukko has 2 assists and 7 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 67 minutes. Akseli Puukko has set up 9 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 98th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 183 | 35.00 | 25 |
| Accurate passes | 153 | 29.30 | 27 |
| Pass accuracy | 84.0% | n/a | 59 |
| Long balls won | 6 | 1.15 | 7 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 9 | 1.72 | 94 |
| Backward passes | 81 | 15.51 | 99 |
| Passes (final third) | 20 | 3.83 | 15 |
Akseli Puukko has completed 153 of 183 passes at 84% accuracy , plus 9 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 25th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 1 | 0.19 | 33 |
| Dribble attempts | 1 | 0.19 | 28 |
| Dribble success | 1.0% | n/a | 88 |
| Duels won | 13 | 2.49 | 2 |
| Aerials won | 4 | 0.77 | 16 |
| Touches | 284 | 54.40 | 27 |
| Possession lost | 58 | 11.11 | 50 |
| Dribbled past | 1 | 0.19 | 13 |
| Fouls won | 5 | 0.96 | 65 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 0.38 | 52 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Akseli Puukko completes 1 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 13 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (16th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 3 | 0.57 | 9 |
| Tackles won | 3 | 0.57 | 13 |
| Interceptions | 5 | 0.96 | 5 |
| Clearances | 12 | 2.30 | 16 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 15 | 2.87 | 19 |
| 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 | 10 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Akseli Puukko makes 3 tackles and 5 interceptions , adding 12 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 157 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 9th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 3 | 0.57 | 11 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.19 | 64 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 3.00 | n/a | 30 |
| Foul involvements | 8 | 1.53 | 31 |
| 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 |
Akseli Puukko has committed 3 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3 fouls.
Positions played
VeikkausliigaMainly right back (5 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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28 yrs
30 yrsAkseli Puukko previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Champions League | 4 | 285 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.33 |
 Europa League | 2 | 139 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.15 |
Champions League| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa Conference League | 2 | 99 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.30 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UEFA Youth League | 5 | 380 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Veikkausliiga | 16 | 1,040 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1.60 |
Veikkausliiga| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | 15 | 802 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 3 | 6.84 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | 1 | 77 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Akseli Puukko
Veikkausliiga 2026 season
This season in the Veikkausliiga, Akseli Puukko has scored 2 assists across 9 appearances (5 starts), totalling 470 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.4 assists per 90 minutes. Akseli Puukko has attempted 4 shots with 3 on target, a 75% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Akseli Puukko has created 7 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 1 successful dribbles from 1 attempts (100% success rate). Akseli Puukko has contributed 7 key passes and 24 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Akseli Puukko has registered 3 tackles (3 won), 5 interceptions, and 12 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 153 from 183 pass attempts, a 84% pass accuracy rate. Akseli Puukko has won 13 of 34 total duels.
Discipline
Akseli Puukko has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 3 fouls and winning 5.
About Akseli Puukko
Akseli Puukko is a 20-year-old defender playing for KuPS in the Veikkausliiga, representing Finland. Akseli Puukko is right-footed and wears the number 29 shirt. Born on 24 August 2006.
Most recent appearance
Akseli Puukko's most recent match was away at Inter Turku on July 20th. KuPS lost 1-0. Akseli Puukko played 90 minutes with a match rating of 6.32.
Recent matches
- July 20th1-0 lossatInter Turku(90 mins, rating 6.32)
- June 26th1-0 winvsShamrock Rovers(21 mins, rating 6.5)
- March 11th2-4 lossvsMariehamn(65 mins, rating 6.38)
- October 10th1-1 drawatShamrock Rovers(0 mins, rating 0)
- April 2nd1-2 winatLahti(0 mins, rating 0)
Teammates at KuPS
Akseli Puukko currently plays alongside Samuel Pasanen, Calvin Kabuye, Niilo Kujasalo, Brahima Magassa, Kasim Adams, Saikou Touray, Jorginho, Karl Ward, Jerry Voutilainen, Valentín Gasc, Bob Nii Armah, Arttu Heinonen, Taneli Hämäläinen, Akseli Puukko, Joslyn Luyeye-Lutumba, Aaro Toivonen, Kasperi Silen, Hemmo Riihimäki, Gustav Engvall, Jaime Moreno, Saku Heiskanen, Petteri Pennanen, Piotr Parzyszek, Saku Savolainen, Arttu Lötjönen, Clinton Antwi, Johannes Kreidl and Tommi Jyry at KuPS.