Ilari Kangasniemi
Finland
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Ilari Kangasniemi 2026 season stats
As a left center back, Ilari Kangasniemi has appeared in 14 Veikkausliiga matches this season, totalling 1,172 minutes at an average rating of 6.90. 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 | 79 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.08 | 46 |
| Shots | 8 | 0.60 | 54 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.20 | 62 |
| Shot accuracy | 38.0% | n/a | 65 |
| Shot conversion | 13.0% | n/a | 78 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.33 | n/a | 76 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 0.31 | 62 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.15 | 49 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Key passes | 3 | 0.20 | 20 |
| Chances created | 3 | 0.23 | 30 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 23 |
Ilari Kangasniemi has taken 8 shots with 3 on target (38% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 147 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.4 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 54th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Ilari Kangasniemi has 0 assists and 3 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 391 minutes. Ilari Kangasniemi has set up 3 shots for teammates, worth 0.3 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 27th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1060 | 81.40 | 98 |
| Accurate passes | 950 | 73.00 | 98 |
| Pass accuracy | 90.0% | n/a | 88 |
| Long balls won | 39 | 2.99 | 70 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.08 | 25 |
| Backward passes | 119 | 9.14 | 77 |
| Passes (final third) | 115 | 8.83 | 88 |
Ilari Kangasniemi has completed 950 of 1060 passes at 90% 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 | 13 | 1.00 | 77 |
| Dribble attempts | 15 | 1.15 | 72 |
| Dribble success | 0.9% | n/a | 69 |
| Duels won | 95 | 7.30 | 90 |
| Aerials won | 32 | 2.46 | 71 |
| Touches | 1329 | 102.10 | 99 |
| Possession lost | 147 | 11.29 | 53 |
| Dribbled past | 7 | 0.54 | 59 |
| Fouls won | 7 | 0.54 | 27 |
| Dispossessed | 7 | 0.54 | 63 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Ilari Kangasniemi completes 13 dribbles at a 87% success rate and wins 95 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 30 | 2.30 | 91 |
| Tackles won | 20 | 1.54 | 91 |
| Interceptions | 30 | 2.30 | 86 |
| Clearances | 49 | 3.76 | 57 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 64 | 4.91 | 80 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 2 | 0.15 | 43 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Ilari Kangasniemi makes 30 tackles and 30 interceptions , adding 49 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 39 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 91st percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 14 | 1.08 | 64 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.15 | 45 |
| Red cards | 1 | 0.08 | 95 |
| Fouls per card | 4.67 | n/a | 51 |
| Foul involvements | 21 | 1.61 | 36 |
| 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 |
Ilari Kangasniemi has committed 14 fouls and received 2 yellow cards with 1 red card . That is roughly a booking every 4.7 fouls.
Positions played
VeikkausliigaMainly left center back (13 appearances), also at right center back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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25 yrsIlari Kangasniemi previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa Conference League | 6 | 531 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.52 |
| 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 14 appearances (14 starts), totalling 1172 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Ilari Kangasniemi has attempted 8 shots with 3 on target, a 38% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.36 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Ilari Kangasniemi has created 3 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 13 successful dribbles from 15 attempts (87% success rate). Ilari Kangasniemi has contributed 3 key passes and 4 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Ilari Kangasniemi has registered 30 tackles (20 won), 30 interceptions, and 49 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 950 from 1060 pass attempts, a 90% pass accuracy rate. Ilari Kangasniemi has won 95 of 193 total duels.
Discipline
Ilari Kangasniemi has received 2 yellow cards and 1 red card this season, committing 14 fouls and winning 7.
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 Oulu on April 2nd. Inter Turku won 2-3. Ilari Kangasniemi played 47 minutes with a match rating of 6.01.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Ilari Kangasniemi and Inter Turku are next in action on September 17th against FC København in the Europa Conference League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the FC København vs Inter Turku match preview.
Teammates at Inter Turku
Ilari Kangasniemi currently plays alongside Alie Conteh, Lukas Prokop, Luka Kuittinen, Alex Hilden, Vilho Huovila, Albin Granlund, Ville Seppä, Lauri Laine, Johannes Yli-Kokko, Juuso Hämäläinen, Jean Botué, Jasse Tuominen, Ilari Kangasniemi, Axel Sandler, Julius Tauriainen, Loic Essomba, Prosper Ahiabu, Clinton Jephta, Iiro Järvinen, Eeli Kiiskilä, Eero Vuorjoki, Eetu Huuhtanen, Bismark Ampofo, Janne-Pekka Laine, Vincent Ulundu, Seth Saarinen, Jussi Niska and Yeboah Amankwah at Inter Turku.