Pyry Mentu stats
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P. Mentu
HJKMidfielder
P. Mentu vs KuPS
6 games playedPyry Mentu's next match is on Sunday at 13:00 against KuPS. See how Pyry Mentu did in earlier matches against KuPS.
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HJK.vKUPS
Sunday 13:00Sun 13:00Before the next match
HJK v KuPS, SundayWhat KuPS allow left defensive midfielders
Position stats6 appearances at LCDM against KuPS in their last 20 matches; league average from the Veikkausliiga.
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As a left defensive midfielder, Pyry Mentu has appeared in 22 Veikkausliiga matches this season, totalling 1,589 minutes at an average rating of 6.99. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Veikkausliiga midfielders.
Attacking stats
Pyry Mentu has taken 11 shots with 5 on target (45% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 144 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.9 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 15th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Pyry Mentu has 3 assists and 28 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 50 minutes. Pyry Mentu has set up 31 shots for teammates, worth 3.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 87th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Pyry Mentu has completed 954 of 1097 passes at 87% accuracy , plus 17 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 92nd percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Pyry Mentu completes 15 dribbles at a 79% success rate and wins 94 duels .
Defending stats
Pyry Mentu makes 21 tackles and 21 interceptions , adding 18 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 76 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 27th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Pyry Mentu has committed 14 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 7 fouls.
Positions played
VeikkausliigaMainly left defensive midfielder (7 appearances), also at left central midfielder (6) and right central midfielder (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
HJK squad
A. Cicale
24 yrs#7
M. Borchers
24 yrs#9
D. Ezeh
20 yrs#19
T. Pukki36 yrs#20P. Ibrahima Ndir
19 yrs#21
L. Lappalainen28 yrs#26
S. Haarala26 yrs#29
R. Hudd21 yrs#91
A. Ring35 yrs#4P. Mentu19 yrs#8
L. Lingman28 yrs#10M. Elias Kirilov19 yrs#11
J. Kallinen24 yrs#15A. Nylund18 yrs#16
L. Möller21 yrs#22
M. Guèye22 yrs#32J. Veteli31 yrs#77
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30 yrsPrevious seasons
Per competition, club and country2026/2027
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa Conference League | 3 | 225 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.44 |
2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europa Conference League | 3 | 155 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.54 |
2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Veikkausliiga | 29 | 1,927 | 2 | 5 | 30 | 29 | 5.74 |
About Pyry Mentu
Veikkausliiga 2026 season
This season in the Veikkausliiga, Pyry Mentu has scored 1 goal and 3 assists across 22 appearances (18 starts), totalling 1589 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Pyry Mentu has attempted 11 shots with 5 on target, a 45% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.89 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Pyry Mentu has created 32 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 15 successful dribbles from 19 attempts (79% success rate). Pyry Mentu has contributed 28 key passes and 30 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Pyry Mentu has registered 21 tackles (12 won), 21 interceptions, and 18 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 954 from 1097 pass attempts, a 87% pass accuracy rate. Pyry Mentu has won 94 of 181 total duels.
Discipline
Pyry Mentu has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 14 fouls and winning 29.
About Pyry Mentu
Pyry Mentu is a 19-year-old midfielder playing for HJK in the Veikkausliiga, representing Finland. Pyry Mentu is right-footed and wears the number 8 shirt. Born on 1 November 2006.
Most recent appearance
Pyry Mentu's most recent match was at home against Gnistan on November 21st. HJK won 4-0. Pyry Mentu played 74 minutes, registering 2 key passs, 2 tackles with a match rating of 7.13.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Pyry Mentu and HJK are next in action on October 16th against KuPS in the Veikkausliiga. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the HJK vs KuPS match preview.
Teammates at HJK
Pyry Mentu currently plays alongside Pape Ibrahima Ndir, Till Cissokho, Mihailo Bogicevic, Ville Tikkanen, Matej Markovic, Santeri Haarala, Alexander Ring, Mouhamed Guèye, Jere Kallinen, Alfie Cicale, Leonel Montano, Kaius Simojoki, Jesse Öst, Teemu Pukki, Lucas Lingman, Martin Elias Kirilov, Mads Borchers, Liam Möller, Joona Veteli, Mitja Haapanen, Nikolai Alho, Eemil Toivonen, Antton Nylund, Jasper Samooja, Pyry Mentu, Lassi Lappalainen, Emil Leveälahti, Roni Hudd and David Ezeh at HJK.