Nikolas Talo
FinlandMatch-by-match stats
Nikolas Talo 2026 season stats
As a left back, Nikolas Talo has appeared in 12 Veikkausliiga matches this season, totalling 629 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 | 0.29 | 87 |
| Shots | 2 | 0.30 | 24 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 11 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 11 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 30 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 30 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.14 | 25 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.14 | 47 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.30 | 94 |
| Key passes | 9 | 1.30 | 89 |
| Chances created | 10 | 1.43 | 87 |
| Big chances created | 4 | 0.57 | 95 |
Nikolas Talo has taken 2 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 315 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 24th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Nikolas Talo has 2 assists and 9 key passes , creating 4 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 63 minutes. Nikolas Talo has set up 11 shots for teammates, worth 1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 94th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 239 | 34.20 | 23 |
| Accurate passes | 188 | 26.90 | 22 |
| Pass accuracy | 79.0% | n/a | 29 |
| Long balls won | 12 | 1.72 | 27 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 12 | 1.72 | 94 |
| Backward passes | 45 | 6.44 | 56 |
| Passes (final third) | 43 | 6.15 | 51 |
Nikolas Talo has completed 188 of 239 passes at 79% accuracy , plus 12 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 23rd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 5 | 0.72 | 72 |
| Dribble attempts | 7 | 1.00 | 70 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 45 |
| Duels won | 35 | 5.01 | 45 |
| Aerials won | 9 | 1.29 | 31 |
| Touches | 340 | 48.60 | 13 |
| Possession lost | 84 | 12.02 | 66 |
| Dribbled past | 3 | 0.43 | 42 |
| Fouls won | 9 | 1.29 | 77 |
| Dispossessed | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Nikolas Talo completes 5 dribbles at a 71% success rate and wins 35 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (31st percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 14 | 2.00 | 84 |
| Tackles won | 11 | 1.57 | 91 |
| Interceptions | 11 | 1.57 | 33 |
| Clearances | 18 | 2.58 | 25 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 16 | 2.29 | 9 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 2 | 0.29 | 68 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Nikolas Talo makes 14 tackles and 11 interceptions , adding 18 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 45 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 84th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 9 | 1.29 | 80 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.14 | 40 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 9.00 | n/a | 84 |
| Foul involvements | 18 | 2.58 | 84 |
| 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 | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Nikolas Talo has committed 9 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 9 fouls.
Positions played
VeikkausliigaMainly left back (6 appearances), also at left wing back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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25 yrsNikolas Talo previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Veikkausliiga | 6 | 495 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 5.49 |
Veikkausliiga| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | 25 | 1,925 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1.06 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | 5 | 415 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5.28 |
About Nikolas Talo
Veikkausliiga 2026 season
This season in the Veikkausliiga, Nikolas Talo has scored 2 assists across 12 appearances (7 starts), totalling 629 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. Nikolas Talo has attempted 2 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Nikolas Talo has created 10 chances including 4 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 5 successful dribbles from 7 attempts (71% success rate). Nikolas Talo has contributed 9 key passes and 21 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Nikolas Talo has registered 14 tackles (11 won), 11 interceptions, and 18 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 188 from 239 pass attempts, a 79% pass accuracy rate. Nikolas Talo has won 35 of 64 total duels.
Discipline
Nikolas Talo has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 9 fouls and winning 9.
About Nikolas Talo
Nikolas Talo is a 23-year-old defender playing for TPS in the Veikkausliiga, representing Finland. Nikolas Talo is left-footed and wears the number 24 shirt. Born on 24 March 2003.
Most recent appearance
Nikolas Talo's most recent match was away at Gnistan on July 20th. TPS drew 1-1. Nikolas Talo played 14 minutes with a match rating of 5.56.
Recent matches
Teammates at TPS
Nikolas Talo currently plays alongside Marius Könkkölä, Miika Kauppila, Atte Sihvonen, Abdoulie Tamba, Pau Juvanteny, Eetu Turkki, Timo Zaal, Kian Visser, Nikolas Talo, Oscar Häggström, Tobias Karkulowski, Elmo Henriksson, Albijon Muzaci, Nils Henrijs Veinbergs, Luke Ivanovic, Lasse Ikonen, Charlemagne Azongnitode, Matej Hradecky, E. Vauhkonen, Dan Lauri, S. Anini and Tomi Väkiparta at TPS.