Akseli Puukko stats
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A. Puukko
KuPSDefenderBefore the next match
Borac Banja Luka v KuPS, Thursday
What Borac Banja Luka allow right backs
Position stats15 appearances at RB against Borac Banja Luka in their last 20 matches; league average from the Europa Conference League.
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Odds OutliersAkseli Puukko 2026 season stats
As a right back, Akseli Puukko has appeared in 12 Veikkausliiga matches this season, totalling 601 minutes at an average rating of 6.68. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Veikkausliiga defenders.
Attacking stats
Akseli Puukko has taken 4 shots with 3 on target (75% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 150 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 54th 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 86 minutes. Akseli Puukko has set up 9 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 96th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Akseli Puukko has completed 178 of 215 passes at 83% accuracy , plus 9 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 14th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Akseli Puukko completes 3 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 17 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (5th percentile).
Defending stats
Akseli Puukko makes 5 tackles and 7 interceptions , adding 15 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 120 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 10th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Akseli Puukko has committed 4 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2 fouls.
Positions played
VeikkausliigaMainly right back (7 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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KuPS squad
G. Engvall
30 yrs#9
J. Moreno
31 yrs#11
A. Aiki
21 yrs#15
C. Kabuye
23 yrs#19
P. Parzyszek
33 yrs#20J. Luyeye-Lutumba
23 yrs#21B. Nii Armah
22 yrs#24J. Voutilainen31 yrs#7P. Pennanen36 yrs#8
V. Gasc
26 yrs#10
N. Kujasalo22 yrs#13S. Pasanen20 yrs#14T. Jyry27 yrs#16A. Heinonen27 yrs#17E. Tanninen19 yrs#18S. Touray
26 yrs#22
A. Toivonen21 yrs#26
J. Eskesen
27 yrs#34
28 yrs
30 yrsPrevious seasons
Per competition, club and country2026/2027
| 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 |
 Europa Conference League | 2 | 111 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.13 |
Champions League2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europa Conference League | 2 | 99 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.30 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UEFA Youth League | 5 | 380 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Veikkausliiga | 16 | 1,040 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1.60 |
Veikkausliiga2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | 15 | 802 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 3 | 6.84 |
2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | 1 | 77 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
About Akseli Puukko
Veikkausliiga 2026 season
This season in the Veikkausliiga, Akseli Puukko has scored 2 assists across 12 appearances (7 starts), totalling 601 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.3 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 3 successful dribbles from 6 attempts (50% success rate). Akseli Puukko has contributed 7 key passes and 27 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Akseli Puukko has registered 5 tackles (4 won), 7 interceptions, and 15 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 178 from 215 pass attempts, a 83% pass accuracy rate. Akseli Puukko has won 17 of 47 total duels.
Discipline
Akseli Puukko has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 4 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 at home against VPS on July 7th. KuPS won 2-0. Akseli Puukko played 6 minutes with a match rating of 6.38.
Recent matches
- July 7th2-0 winvsVPS(6 mins, rating 6.38)
- November 3rd2-4 lossvsTrabzonspor(90 mins, rating 5.77)
- May 8th1-0 lossatInter Turku(79 mins, rating 6.88)
- August 4th0-1 lossvsOulu(0 mins, rating 0)
- May 5th0-2 winatVPS(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Akseli Puukko and KuPS are next in action on April 6th against Borac Banja Luka in the Europa Conference League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Borac Banja Luka vs KuPS match preview.
Teammates at KuPS
Akseli Puukko currently plays alongside Calvin Kabuye, Samuel Pasanen, Saikou Touray, Rasmus Tikkanen, Eemil Tanninen, Julius Eskesen, Jorginho, Valentín Gasc, Niilo Kujasalo, Jerry Voutilainen, Bob Nii Armah, Arttu Heinonen, Brahima Magassa, Taneli Hämäläinen, Kasim Adams, Ayman Aiki, Akseli Puukko, Joslyn Luyeye-Lutumba, Aaro Toivonen, Kasperi Silen, Gustav Engvall, Hemmo Riihimäki, Jaime Moreno, Saku Heiskanen, Petteri Pennanen, Piotr Parzyszek, Saku Savolainen, Arttu Lötjönen, Clinton Antwi, Johannes Kreidl and Tommi Jyry at KuPS.