Joel Lehtonen stats
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J. Lehtonen
LahtiDefenderJoel Lehtonen 2026 season stats
As a right back, Joel Lehtonen has appeared in 6 Veikkausliiga matches this season, totalling 189 minutes at an average rating of 6.42. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Veikkausliiga defenders.
Attacking stats
Joel Lehtonen has taken 1 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 189 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 42nd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Joel Lehtonen has 1 assist and 3 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 63 minutes. Joel Lehtonen has set up 4 shots for teammates, worth 0.3 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 99th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Joel Lehtonen has completed 77 of 110 passes at 70% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 69th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Joel Lehtonen completes 1 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 7 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (19th percentile).
Defending stats
Joel Lehtonen makes 4 tackles and 4 interceptions , adding 11 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 47 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 75th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Joel Lehtonen has committed 5 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2.5 fouls.
Positions played
VeikkausliigaMainly right back (2 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Lahti squad
A. Lindholm
22 yrs#9M. Ferreira
23 yrs#11A. Belabid21 yrs#17N. Barbosa
26 yrs#19J. Ojanen#20
M. Sarr26 yrs#77
D. Heikkinen23 yrs#7
T. Montiel
26 yrs#8O. Koskinen23 yrs#10E. Andersson
29 yrs#14Y. Cassubie
26 yrs#18A. Kabashi
30 yrs#28
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Veikkausliiga | 20 | 1,153 | 1 | 2 | 21 | 18 | 5.78 |
Veikkausliiga2024
| 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 6 appearances (2 starts), totalling 189 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. That shot output is worth 0.03 expected goals (xG) this season.
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 7 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 77 from 110 pass attempts, a 70% pass accuracy rate. Joel Lehtonen has won 7 of 28 total duels.
Discipline
Joel Lehtonen has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 5 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 at home against TPS on August 30th. Lahti won 5-1. Joel Lehtonen played 15 minutes with a match rating of 6.37.
Recent matches
Teammates at Lahti
Joel Lehtonen currently plays alongside Neemias Barbosa, Joel Lehtonen, Yohan Cassubie, Otso Koskinen, Väinö Vehkonen, Momodou Sarr, Erik Andersson, V. Rättö, Aaron Lindholm, Justus Ojanen, Daniel Heikkinen, Romaric Yapi, A. Belabid, Topias Inkinen, Osku Maukonen, José Müller, Nícolas Gianini Dantas, Aatu Hakala, Martim Ferreira, Romain Sans, Matias Vainionpää, A. Kabashi and Tòfol Montiel at Lahti.