Ilari Kangasniemi
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Match-by-match stats
Ilari Kangasniemi 2026 season stats
As a left center back, Ilari Kangasniemi has appeared in 11 Veikkausliiga matches this season, totalling 990 minutes at an average rating of 7.04. 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 | 1 | 0.10 | 81 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.09 | 52 |
| Shots | 6 | 0.50 | 46 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.30 | 78 |
| Shot accuracy | 50.0% | n/a | 79 |
| Shot conversion | 17.0% | n/a | 85 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.33 | n/a | 77 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.27 | 55 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.09 | 36 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Key passes | 2 | 0.20 | 20 |
| Chances created | 2 | 0.18 | 25 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 23 |
Ilari Kangasniemi has taken 6 shots with 3 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 165 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 46th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Ilari Kangasniemi has 0 assists and 2 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 495 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 29th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 875 | 79.50 | 98 |
| Accurate passes | 782 | 71.10 | 98 |
| Pass accuracy | 89.0% | n/a | 85 |
| Long balls won | 32 | 2.91 | 64 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.09 | 28 |
| Backward passes | 95 | 8.64 | 76 |
| Passes (final third) | 83 | 7.55 | 77 |
Ilari Kangasniemi has completed 782 of 875 passes at 89% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 98th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 11 | 1.00 | 79 |
| Dribble attempts | 13 | 1.18 | 75 |
| Dribble success | 0.8% | n/a | 64 |
| Duels won | 82 | 7.45 | 93 |
| Aerials won | 28 | 2.55 | 69 |
| Touches | 1094 | 99.50 | 99 |
| Possession lost | 126 | 11.45 | 61 |
| Dribbled past | 7 | 0.64 | 69 |
| Fouls won | 6 | 0.55 | 25 |
| Dispossessed | 7 | 0.64 | 74 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Ilari Kangasniemi completes 11 dribbles at a 85% success rate and wins 82 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 26 | 2.36 | 91 |
| Tackles won | 17 | 1.55 | 87 |
| Interceptions | 29 | 2.64 | 94 |
| Clearances | 43 | 3.91 | 67 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 55 | 5.00 | 81 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.09 | 31 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Ilari Kangasniemi makes 26 tackles and 29 interceptions , adding 43 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 38 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 91st percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 10 | 0.91 | 47 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.09 | 29 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 10.00 | n/a | 89 |
| Foul involvements | 16 | 1.45 | 34 |
| 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 |
Ilari Kangasniemi has committed 10 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 10 fouls.
Positions played
VeikkausliigaMainly left center back (10 appearances), also at right center back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Ilari Kangasniemi previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa Conference League | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.26 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Veikkausliiga | 2 | 111 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.30 |
Veikkausliiga| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UEFA Youth League | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8.00 |
About Ilari Kangasniemi
Veikkausliiga 2026 season
This season in the Veikkausliiga, Ilari Kangasniemi has scored 1 goal across 11 appearances (11 starts), totalling 990 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Ilari Kangasniemi has attempted 6 shots with 3 on target, a 50% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Ilari Kangasniemi has created 2 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 11 successful dribbles from 13 attempts (85% success rate). Ilari Kangasniemi has contributed 2 key passes and 4 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Ilari Kangasniemi has registered 26 tackles (17 won), 29 interceptions, and 43 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 782 from 875 pass attempts, a 89% pass accuracy rate. Ilari Kangasniemi has won 82 of 169 total duels.
Discipline
Ilari Kangasniemi has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 10 fouls and winning 6.
About Ilari Kangasniemi
Ilari Kangasniemi is a 19-year-old defender playing for Inter Turku in the Veikkausliiga, representing Finland. Ilari Kangasniemi is right-footed and wears the number 21 shirt. Born on 22 April 2007.
Most recent appearance
Ilari Kangasniemi's most recent match was away at Sarajevo on June 29th. Inter Turku won 2-1. Ilari Kangasniemi played 90 minutes with a match rating of 6.26.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Ilari Kangasniemi and Inter Turku are next in action on October 5th against Jaro in the Veikkausliiga. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Jaro vs Inter Turku match preview.
Teammates at Inter Turku
Ilari Kangasniemi currently plays alongside H. Salomaa, Johannes Yli-Kokko, Axel Sandler, Bismark Ampofo, Eero Vuorjoki, Albin Granlund, Prosper Ahiabu, Janne-Pekka Laine, Ville Seppä, Jasse Tuominen, Ilari Kangasniemi, Luka Kuittinen, A. Conteh, Vilho Huovila, S. Saarinen, Antoin Loic Essomba, Juuso Hämäläinen, Iiro Järvinen, Vincent Ulundu, Jean Fiacre Kouamé Botué, Clinton Jephta, Eetu Huuhtanen, Eeli Kiiskilä, Jussi Niska and Julius Tauriainen at Inter Turku.