Pyry Mentu
FinlandMatch-by-match stats
Pyry Mentu 2026 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Pyry Mentu has appeared in 16 Veikkausliiga matches this season, totalling 1,149 minutes at an average rating of 6.91. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Veikkausliiga midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 17 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.16 | 46 |
| Shots | 7 | 0.50 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.20 | 28 |
| Shot accuracy | 43.0% | n/a | 80 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 17 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 17 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.08 | 50 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.16 | 9 |
| Shots blocked | 4 | 0.31 | 41 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.20 | 84 |
| Key passes | 20 | 1.60 | 80 |
| Chances created | 22 | 1.72 | 83 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.08 | 33 |
Pyry Mentu has taken 7 shots with 3 on target (43% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 164 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.6 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 10th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Pyry Mentu has 2 assists and 20 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 52 minutes. Pyry Mentu has set up 22 shots for teammates, worth 2.3 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 84th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 762 | 59.70 | 89 |
| Accurate passes | 665 | 52.10 | 89 |
| Pass accuracy | 87.0% | n/a | 72 |
| Long balls won | 35 | 2.74 | 86 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 11 | 0.86 | 74 |
| Backward passes | 183 | 14.33 | 98 |
| Passes (final third) | 112 | 8.77 | 86 |
Pyry Mentu has completed 665 of 762 passes at 87% accuracy , plus 11 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 89th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 10 | 0.78 | 70 |
| Dribble attempts | 13 | 1.02 | 69 |
| Dribble success | 0.8% | n/a | 64 |
| Duels won | 70 | 5.48 | 67 |
| Aerials won | 13 | 1.02 | 67 |
| Touches | 979 | 76.70 | 89 |
| Possession lost | 111 | 8.69 | 18 |
| Dribbled past | 6 | 0.47 | 22 |
| Fouls won | 25 | 1.96 | 85 |
| Dispossessed | 10 | 0.78 | 30 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Pyry Mentu completes 10 dribbles at a 77% success rate and wins 70 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 15 | 1.17 | 25 |
| Tackles won | 9 | 0.70 | 18 |
| Interceptions | 15 | 1.17 | 33 |
| Clearances | 11 | 0.86 | 20 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 41 | 3.21 | 22 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 6 | 0.47 | 85 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Pyry Mentu makes 15 tackles and 15 interceptions , adding 11 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 77 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 25th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 9 | 0.70 | 14 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.08 | 26 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.08 | 64 |
| Fouls per card | 9.00 | n/a | 88 |
| Foul involvements | 34 | 2.66 | 60 |
| 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 |
Pyry Mentu has committed 9 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 9 fouls.
Positions played
VeikkausliigaMainly left central midfielder (6 appearances), also at left defensive midfielder (4) and right central midfielder (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa Conference League | 3 | 225 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.44 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europa Conference League | 3 | 155 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.54 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Veikkausliiga | 29 | 1,927 | 2 | 5 | 30 | 29 | 5.74 |
VeikkausliigaAbout Pyry Mentu
Veikkausliiga 2026 season
This season in the Veikkausliiga, Pyry Mentu has scored 2 assists across 16 appearances (13 starts), totalling 1149 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Pyry Mentu has attempted 7 shots with 3 on target, a 43% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.63 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Pyry Mentu has created 22 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 10 successful dribbles from 13 attempts (77% success rate). Pyry Mentu has contributed 20 key passes and 17 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Pyry Mentu has registered 15 tackles (9 won), 15 interceptions, and 11 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 665 from 762 pass attempts, a 87% pass accuracy rate. Pyry Mentu has won 70 of 131 total duels.
Discipline
Pyry Mentu has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 9 fouls and winning 25.
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 away at Ilves on July 20th. HJK won 1-2. Pyry Mentu played 87 minutes with a match rating of 7.09.
Recent matches
Teammates at HJK
Pyry Mentu currently plays alongside Ville Tikkanen, Antton Nylund, Nikolai Alho, Lucas Lingman, Jere Kallinen, Till Cissokho, Leonel Montano, Jesse Öst, Mads Borchers, Liam Möller, Joona Veteli, Teemu Pukki, Kaius Simojoki, Martin Kirilov, Matej Markovic, Eemil Toivonen, Mihailo Bogicevic, Jasper Samooja, Santeri Haarala, Alexander Ring, Pyry Mentu, Alfie Cicale, Emil Leveälahti, Lassi Lappalainen, Mouhamed Guèye, Roni Hudd and David Ezeh at HJK.