Nikolas Talo
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Match-by-match stats
Nikolas Talo 2026 season stats
As a left back, Nikolas Talo has appeared in 6 Veikkausliiga matches this season, totalling 292 minutes at an average rating of 6.75. 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 | 1 | 0.31 | 93 |
| Shots | 1 | 0.30 | 28 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 12 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 12 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 34 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 34 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Shots off target | 0 | n/a | 8 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.31 | 81 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.30 | 95 |
| Key passes | 4 | 1.20 | 89 |
| Chances created | 3 | 0.92 | 81 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.62 | 97 |
Nikolas Talo has taken 1 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 292 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 28th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Nikolas Talo has 1 assist and 4 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 97 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 95th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 114 | 35.10 | 20 |
| Accurate passes | 89 | 27.40 | 21 |
| Pass accuracy | 78.0% | n/a | 28 |
| Long balls won | 6 | 1.85 | 27 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 4 | 1.23 | 91 |
| Backward passes | 23 | 7.09 | 59 |
| Passes (final third) | 22 | 6.78 | 67 |
Nikolas Talo has completed 89 of 114 passes at 78% accuracy , plus 4 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 20th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 1 | 0.31 | 46 |
| Dribble attempts | 3 | 0.92 | 69 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 20 |
| Duels won | 16 | 4.93 | 48 |
| Aerials won | 7 | 2.16 | 60 |
| Touches | 146 | 45.00 | 9 |
| Possession lost | 34 | 10.48 | 40 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| Fouls won | 2 | 0.62 | 37 |
| Dispossessed | 0 | n/a | 5 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Nikolas Talo completes 1 dribbles at a 33% success rate and wins 16 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 7 | 2.16 | 86 |
| Tackles won | 6 | 1.85 | 96 |
| Interceptions | 7 | 2.16 | 82 |
| Clearances | 8 | 2.47 | 22 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 7 | 2.16 | 9 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.31 | 65 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Nikolas Talo makes 7 tackles and 7 interceptions , adding 8 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 42 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 86th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 2 | 0.62 | 23 |
| 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 |
Nikolas Talo has committed 2 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
VeikkausliigaMainly left back (2 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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24 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 1 assist across 6 appearances (2 starts), totalling 292 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. Nikolas Talo has attempted 1 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Nikolas Talo has created 3 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 1 successful dribbles from 3 attempts (33% success rate). Nikolas Talo has contributed 4 key passes and 7 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Nikolas Talo has registered 7 tackles (6 won), 7 interceptions, and 8 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 89 from 114 pass attempts, a 78% pass accuracy rate. Nikolas Talo has won 16 of 33 total duels.
Discipline
Nikolas Talo has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 2 fouls and winning 2.
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 KuPS on February 3rd. TPS lost 1-2. Nikolas Talo played 28 minutes with a match rating of 6.27.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Nikolas Talo and TPS are next in action on June 11th against Ilves in the Veikkausliiga. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the TPS vs Ilves match preview.
Teammates at TPS
Nikolas Talo currently plays alongside Tobias Karkulowski, Elmo Henriksson, Oscar Häggström, Akim Sairinen, Dan Lauri, Atte Sihvonen, Timo Zaal, Nils Henrijs Veinbergs, Kian Visser, Eetu Turkki, Tomi Väkiparta, A. Coulibaly, Luke Ivanovic, Nikolas Talo, E. Vauhkonen, Marius Könkkölä, Charlemagne Azongnitode, Lasse Ikonen, S. Anini, Matej Hradecky, Pau Juvanteny, Theodoros Tsirigotis, Albijon Muzaci and Miika Kauppila at TPS.