Akseli Puukko
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Match-by-match stats
Akseli Puukko 2026 season stats
As a right back, Akseli Puukko has appeared in 6 Veikkausliiga matches this season, totalling 293 minutes at an average rating of 5.54. 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 | 2 | 0.61 | 99 |
| Shots | 2 | 0.60 | 59 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.60 | 96 |
| 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 | 0.31 | 94 |
| Shots off target | 0 | n/a | 8 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 14 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.60 | 99 |
| Key passes | 4 | 1.20 | 89 |
| Chances created | 4 | 1.23 | 90 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 0.92 | 99 |
Akseli Puukko has taken 2 shots with 2 on target (100% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 147 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 59th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Akseli Puukko has 2 assists and 4 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 73 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 99th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 118 | 36.20 | 25 |
| Accurate passes | 99 | 30.40 | 32 |
| Pass accuracy | 84.0% | n/a | 57 |
| Long balls won | 4 | 1.23 | 9 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 6 | 1.84 | 97 |
| Backward passes | 49 | 15.05 | 99 |
| Passes (final third) | 14 | 4.30 | 19 |
Akseli Puukko has completed 99 of 118 passes at 84% accuracy , plus 6 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 | 0.31 | 46 |
| Dribble attempts | 1 | 0.31 | 36 |
| Dribble success | 1.0% | n/a | 86 |
| Duels won | 8 | 2.46 | 2 |
| Aerials won | 2 | 0.61 | 9 |
| Touches | 172 | 52.80 | 29 |
| Possession lost | 35 | 10.75 | 45 |
| Dribbled past | 1 | 0.31 | 28 |
| Fouls won | 4 | 1.23 | 76 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.31 | 44 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Akseli Puukko completes 1 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 8 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (9th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 2 | 0.61 | 10 |
| Tackles won | 2 | 0.61 | 15 |
| Interceptions | 3 | 0.92 | 2 |
| Clearances | 8 | 2.46 | 20 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 9 | 2.76 | 18 |
| 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 | 12 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Akseli Puukko makes 2 tackles and 3 interceptions , adding 8 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 147 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 10th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 0 | n/a | 1 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 7 |
| Foul involvements | 4 | 1.23 | 25 |
| 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 0 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
VeikkausliigaMainly right back (3 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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29 yrs
30 yrsAkseli Puukko previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Champions League | 2 | 114 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.50 |
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 6 appearances (3 starts), totalling 293 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.6 assists per 90 minutes. Akseli Puukko has attempted 2 shots with 2 on target, a 100% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Akseli Puukko has created 4 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 1 successful dribbles from 1 attempts (100% success rate). Akseli Puukko has contributed 4 key passes and 15 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Akseli Puukko has registered 2 tackles (2 won), 3 interceptions, and 8 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 99 from 118 pass attempts, a 84% pass accuracy rate. Akseli Puukko has won 8 of 19 total duels.
Discipline
Akseli Puukko has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 0 fouls and winning 4.
About Akseli Puukko
Akseli Puukko is a 19-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 SJK on November 8th. KuPS won 0-2. Akseli Puukko played 70 minutes, registering 1 assist, 3 key passs with a match rating of 0.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Akseli Puukko and KuPS are next in action on April 18th against Sabah in the Champions League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Sabah vs KuPS match preview.
Teammates at KuPS
Akseli Puukko currently plays alongside Aaro Toivonen, Niilo Kujasalo, Akseli Puukko, Petteri Pennanen, Bob Nii Armah, Rasmus Tikkanen, Clinton Antwi, Calvin Kabuye, Tommi Jyry, Kasperi Silen, Taneli Hämäläinen, Piotr Parzyszek, Joslyn Luyeye-Lutumba, Arttu Lötjönen, Arttu Heinonen, Jaime Moreno, Johannes Kreidl, Samuel Pasanen, Jerry Voutilainen, Eemil Tanninen, Kasim Adams, Hemmo Riihimäki, Saku Savolainen, Gustav Engvall, Saku Heiskanen, Valentín Gasc, Brahima Magassa and Saikou Touray at KuPS.