Pyry Mentu
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Match-by-match stats
Pyry Mentu 2026 season stats
As a left defensive midfielder, Pyry Mentu has appeared in 11 Veikkausliiga matches this season, totalling 746 minutes at an average rating of 6.30. 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 | 19 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.24 | 66 |
| Shots | 5 | 0.60 | 24 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.20 | 34 |
| Shot accuracy | 40.0% | n/a | 77 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 19 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 19 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.24 | 31 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.36 | 48 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.20 | 82 |
| Key passes | 13 | 1.60 | 85 |
| Chances created | 10 | 1.21 | 70 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.12 | 54 |
Pyry Mentu has taken 5 shots with 2 on target (40% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 149 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 24th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Pyry Mentu has 2 assists and 13 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 75 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 82nd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 446 | 53.80 | 85 |
| Accurate passes | 379 | 45.70 | 85 |
| Pass accuracy | 85.0% | n/a | 71 |
| Long balls won | 20 | 2.41 | 77 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 7 | 0.84 | 68 |
| Backward passes | 109 | 13.15 | 91 |
| Passes (final third) | 68 | 8.20 | 90 |
Pyry Mentu has completed 379 of 446 passes at 85% accuracy , plus 7 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 85th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 7 | 0.84 | 64 |
| Dribble attempts | 8 | 0.97 | 56 |
| Dribble success | 0.9% | n/a | 79 |
| Duels won | 43 | 5.19 | 62 |
| Aerials won | 11 | 1.33 | 80 |
| Touches | 547 | 66.00 | 83 |
| Possession lost | 69 | 8.32 | 12 |
| Dribbled past | 2 | 0.24 | 7 |
| Fouls won | 15 | 1.81 | 78 |
| Dispossessed | 5 | 0.60 | 19 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Pyry Mentu completes 7 dribbles at a 88% success rate and wins 43 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 10 | 1.21 | 21 |
| Tackles won | 6 | 0.72 | 25 |
| Interceptions | 8 | 0.97 | 22 |
| Clearances | 2 | 0.24 | 1 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 28 | 3.38 | 27 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 4 | 0.48 | 80 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Pyry Mentu makes 10 tackles and 8 interceptions , adding 2 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 75 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 21st percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 6 | 0.72 | 15 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.12 | 43 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.12 | 65 |
| Fouls per card | 6.00 | n/a | 62 |
| Foul involvements | 21 | 2.53 | 51 |
| 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 6 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6 fouls.
Positions played
VeikkausliigaMainly left defensive midfielder (4 appearances), also at left central midfielder (2) and right central midfielder (2).
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 | 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 11 appearances (8 starts), totalling 746 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Pyry Mentu has attempted 5 shots with 2 on target, a 40% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Pyry Mentu has created 10 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 7 successful dribbles from 8 attempts (88% success rate). Pyry Mentu has contributed 13 key passes and 13 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Pyry Mentu has registered 10 tackles (6 won), 8 interceptions, and 2 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 379 from 446 pass attempts, a 85% pass accuracy rate. Pyry Mentu has won 43 of 87 total duels.
Discipline
Pyry Mentu has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 6 fouls and winning 15.
About Pyry Mentu
Pyry Mentu is a 19-year-old midfielder playing for HJK in the Veikkausliiga, representing Finland. Pyry Mentu is -footed and wears the number 8 shirt. Born on 1 November 2006.
Most recent appearance
Pyry Mentu's most recent match was away at VPS on August 17th. HJK won 2-1. Pyry Mentu played 79 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 tackle with a match rating of 0.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Pyry Mentu and HJK are next in action on October 8th against Coleraine in the Europa Conference League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the HJK vs Coleraine match preview.
Teammates at HJK
Pyry Mentu currently plays alongside Till Cissokho, Antton Nylund, Pyry Mentu, Teemu Pukki, Alexander Ring, Toivo Mero, Matej Marković, Mitja Haapanen, Brooklyn Lyons-Foster, Mads Borchers, Leonel Montano, Martin Elias Kirilov, Jesse Öst, E. Toivonen, Mouhamed Gueye, Santeri Haarala, Kaius Simojoki, Lucas Lingman, L. Möller, M. Bogićević, Emil Leveälahti, Miska Ylitolva, Alfie Cicale, Roni Hudd, Lassi Lappalainen, D. Ezeh, Ville Tikkanen and Jere Kallinen at HJK.