Julius Tauriainen
FinlandMatch-by-match stats
Julius Tauriainen 2026 season stats
As a left back, Julius Tauriainen has appeared in 12 Veikkausliiga matches this season, totalling 750 minutes at an average rating of 6.01. 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 | 2 | 0.20 | 95 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.36 | 93 |
| Shots | 13 | 1.60 | 99 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 0.60 | 96 |
| Shot accuracy | 38.0% | n/a | 62 |
| Shot conversion | 15.0% | n/a | 84 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.40 | n/a | 80 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.12 | 78 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 0.60 | 92 |
| Shots blocked | 4 | 0.48 | 93 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 68 |
| Key passes | 11 | 1.30 | 89 |
| Chances created | 12 | 1.44 | 88 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 0.36 | 90 |
Julius Tauriainen has taken 13 shots with 5 on target (38% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 58 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.2 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 99th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Julius Tauriainen has 1 assist and 11 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 63 minutes. Julius Tauriainen has set up 12 shots for teammates, worth 1.4 expected assists (xA). His creative output is strong, ranking in the 68th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 437 | 52.40 | 68 |
| Accurate passes | 369 | 44.30 | 66 |
| Pass accuracy | 84.0% | n/a | 59 |
| Long balls won | 23 | 2.76 | 64 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 14 | 1.68 | 91 |
| Backward passes | 89 | 10.68 | 89 |
| Passes (final third) | 68 | 8.16 | 82 |
Julius Tauriainen has completed 369 of 437 passes at 84% accuracy , plus 14 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 68th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 6 | 0.72 | 72 |
| Dribble attempts | 10 | 1.20 | 76 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 28 |
| Duels won | 39 | 4.68 | 36 |
| Aerials won | 9 | 1.08 | 25 |
| Touches | 584 | 70.10 | 72 |
| Possession lost | 96 | 11.52 | 56 |
| Dribbled past | 3 | 0.36 | 31 |
| Fouls won | 4 | 0.48 | 20 |
| Dispossessed | 5 | 0.60 | 66 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Julius Tauriainen completes 6 dribbles at a 60% success rate and wins 39 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (25th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 19 | 2.28 | 90 |
| Tackles won | 12 | 1.44 | 82 |
| Interceptions | 6 | 0.72 | 1 |
| Clearances | 21 | 2.52 | 23 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 44 | 5.28 | 85 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 3 | 0.36 | 77 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Julius Tauriainen makes 19 tackles and 6 interceptions , adding 21 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 39 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 90th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 7 | 0.84 | 38 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.12 | 34 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 7.00 | n/a | 73 |
| Foul involvements | 11 | 1.32 | 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 |
Julius Tauriainen has committed 7 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 7 fouls.
Positions played
VeikkausliigaMainly left back (5 appearances), also at right back (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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25 yrsJulius Tauriainen previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Veikkausliiga | 15 | 1,214 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1.54 |
Veikkausliiga| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | 21 | 1,806 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 2 | 7.00 |
About Julius Tauriainen
Veikkausliiga 2026 season
This season in the Veikkausliiga, Julius Tauriainen has scored 2 goals and 1 assist across 12 appearances (8 starts), totalling 750 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Julius Tauriainen has attempted 13 shots with 5 on target, a 38% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.16 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Julius Tauriainen has created 12 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 6 successful dribbles from 10 attempts (60% success rate). Julius Tauriainen has contributed 11 key passes and 30 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Julius Tauriainen has registered 19 tackles (12 won), 6 interceptions, and 21 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 369 from 437 pass attempts, a 84% pass accuracy rate. Julius Tauriainen has won 39 of 84 total duels.
Discipline
Julius Tauriainen has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 7 fouls and winning 4.
About Julius Tauriainen
Julius Tauriainen is a 25-year-old defender playing for Inter Turku in the Veikkausliiga, representing Finland. Julius Tauriainen is right-footed and wears the number 24 shirt. Born on 18 April 2001.
Most recent appearance
Julius Tauriainen's most recent match was away at TPS on July 14th. Inter Turku drew 0-0. Julius Tauriainen played 85 minutes, registering 1 shot, 4 tackles with a match rating of 7.09.
Recent matches
- September 17th4-1 lossatFC København(0 mins, rating 0)
- July 14th0-0 drawatTPS(85 mins, rating 7.09)
- June 7th0-0 drawvsFC København(0 mins, rating 0)
- April 2nd2-3 winatOulu(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 6.72)
- June 9th2-2 drawatVaduz(0 mins, rating 0)
Teammates at Inter Turku
Julius Tauriainen currently plays alongside Lukas Prokop, Alex Hilden, Luka Kuittinen, Jean Botué, Alie Conteh, Vilho Huovila, Albin Granlund, Ville Seppä, Lauri Laine, Muhammed Suso, Juuso Hämäläinen, Johannes Yli-Kokko, Jasse Tuominen, Herman Sjögrell, Axel Sandler, Loic Essomba, Julius Tauriainen, Prosper Ahiabu, Clinton Jephta, Iiro Järvinen, Eeli Kiiskilä, Robert Ivanov, Eero Vuorjoki, Eetu Huuhtanen, Bismark Ampofo, Janne-Pekka Laine, Vincent Ulundu, Seth Saarinen, Jussi Niska and Yeboah Amankwah at Inter Turku.