Joel Lehtonen
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Joel Lehtonen 2026 season stats
As a right back, Joel Lehtonen has appeared in 5 Veikkausliiga matches this season, totalling 174 minutes at an average rating of 6.43. 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 | 0.52 | 98 |
| Shots | 1 | 0.50 | 46 |
| 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 | 9 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.52 | 90 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.50 | 98 |
| Key passes | 3 | 1.60 | 93 |
| Chances created | 3 | 1.55 | 90 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 23 |
Joel Lehtonen has taken 1 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 174 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 46th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Joel Lehtonen has 1 assist and 3 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 58 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 98th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 102 | 52.80 | 69 |
| Accurate passes | 69 | 35.70 | 48 |
| Pass accuracy | 68.0% | n/a | 2 |
| Long balls won | 5 | 2.59 | 54 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 1.03 | 85 |
| Backward passes | 22 | 11.38 | 93 |
| Passes (final third) | 19 | 9.83 | 96 |
Joel Lehtonen has completed 69 of 102 passes at 68% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 69th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 1 | 0.52 | 60 |
| Dribble attempts | 2 | 1.03 | 72 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 25 |
| Duels won | 7 | 3.62 | 15 |
| Aerials won | 2 | 1.03 | 20 |
| Touches | 124 | 64.10 | 63 |
| Possession lost | 33 | 17.07 | 96 |
| Dribbled past | 2 | 1.03 | 89 |
| Fouls won | 0 | n/a | 1 |
| Dispossessed | 3 | 1.55 | 99 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Joel Lehtonen completes 1 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 7 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (20th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 4 | 2.07 | 81 |
| Tackles won | 3 | 1.55 | 87 |
| Interceptions | 4 | 2.07 | 73 |
| Clearances | 11 | 5.69 | 92 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 3 | 1.55 | 4 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 2 | 1.03 | 99 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Joel Lehtonen makes 4 tackles and 4 interceptions , adding 11 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 44 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 81st percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 4 | 2.07 | 98 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.52 | 98 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 4.00 | n/a | 53 |
| Foul involvements | 4 | 2.07 | 63 |
| 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 |
Joel Lehtonen has committed 4 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4 fouls.
Positions played
VeikkausliigaMainly right back (2 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Joel Lehtonen previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Veikkausliiga | 20 | 1,153 | 1 | 2 | 21 | 18 | 5.78 |
Veikkausliiga| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | 23 | 1,903 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0.90 |
About Joel Lehtonen
Veikkausliiga 2026 season
This season in the Veikkausliiga, Joel Lehtonen has scored 1 assist across 5 appearances (2 starts), totalling 174 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.5 assists per 90 minutes. Joel Lehtonen has attempted 1 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Joel Lehtonen has created 3 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 1 successful dribbles from 2 attempts (50% success rate). Joel Lehtonen has contributed 3 key passes and 6 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Joel Lehtonen has registered 4 tackles (3 won), 4 interceptions, and 11 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 69 from 102 pass attempts, a 68% pass accuracy rate. Joel Lehtonen has won 7 of 27 total duels.
Discipline
Joel Lehtonen has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 4 fouls and winning 0.
About Joel Lehtonen
Joel Lehtonen is a 26-year-old defender playing for Lahti in the Veikkausliiga, representing Finland. Joel Lehtonen is right-footed and wears the number 2 shirt. Born on 29 November 1999.
Most recent appearance
Joel Lehtonen's most recent match was away at HJK on June 17th. Lahti won 2-0. Joel Lehtonen played 5 minutes with a match rating of 6.28.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Joel Lehtonen and Lahti are next in action on July 22nd against Mariehamn in the Veikkausliiga. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Mariehamn vs Lahti match preview.
Teammates at Lahti
Joel Lehtonen currently plays alongside Yohan Cassubie, José Müller, Otso Koskinen, Tòfol Montiel, Erik Andersson, Martim Ferreira, Joel Lehtonen, Neemias Barbosa, Momodou Sarr, Romain Sans, Justus Ojanen, Topias Inkinen, A. Kabashi, Osku Maukonen, A. Belabid, Aatu Hakala, Nícolas Gianini Dantas, Väinö Vehkonen, Daniel Heikkinen, Aaron Lindholm, Matias Vainionpää, V. Rättö and Romaric Yapi at Lahti.