Toivo Mero
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Toivo Mero 2026 season stats
As a left winger, Toivo Mero has appeared in 12 Veikkausliiga matches this season, totalling 431 minutes at an average rating of 6.65. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Veikkausliiga attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.20 | 41 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.42 | 49 |
| Shots | 5 | 1.00 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.40 | 13 |
| Shot accuracy | 40.0% | n/a | 34 |
| Shot conversion | 20.0% | n/a | 71 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.50 | n/a | 77 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 6 |
| Shots off target | 0 | n/a | 1 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.63 | 53 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 37 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.20 | 66 |
| Key passes | 8 | 1.70 | 85 |
| Chances created | 8 | 1.67 | 83 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.21 | 40 |
Toivo Mero has taken 5 shots with 2 on target (40% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 86 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 7th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Toivo Mero has 1 assist and 8 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 54 minutes. His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 66th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 189 | 39.50 | 95 |
| Accurate passes | 152 | 31.70 | 93 |
| Pass accuracy | 80.0% | n/a | 81 |
| Long balls won | 7 | 1.46 | 89 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 5 | 1.04 | 77 |
| Backward passes | 70 | 14.62 | 99 |
| Passes (final third) | 10 | 2.09 | 59 |
Toivo Mero has completed 152 of 189 passes at 80% accuracy , plus 5 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 95th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 12 | 2.51 | 77 |
| Dribble attempts | 14 | 2.92 | 73 |
| Dribble success | 0.9% | n/a | 85 |
| Duels won | 32 | 6.68 | 73 |
| Aerials won | 7 | 1.46 | 61 |
| Touches | 311 | 64.90 | 97 |
| Possession lost | 62 | 12.95 | 75 |
| Dribbled past | 5 | 1.04 | 80 |
| Fouls won | 9 | 1.88 | 83 |
| Dispossessed | 9 | 1.88 | 65 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Toivo Mero completes 12 dribbles at a 86% success rate and wins 32 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 4 | 0.84 | 47 |
| Tackles won | 2 | 0.42 | 41 |
| Interceptions | 7 | 1.46 | 93 |
| Clearances | 4 | 0.84 | 43 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 23 | 4.80 | 93 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.21 | 66 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Toivo Mero makes 4 tackles and 7 interceptions , adding 4 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 108 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 47th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 6 | 1.25 | 47 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.42 | 95 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.21 | 24 |
| Fouls per card | 3.00 | n/a | 42 |
| Foul involvements | 15 | 3.13 | 73 |
| 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 |
Toivo Mero has committed 6 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3 fouls.
Positions played
VeikkausliigaMainly left winger (2 appearances), also at left midfielder (1) and right winger (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UEFA Youth League | 6 | 570 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6.90 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Veikkausliiga | 10 | 142 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 5.22 |
VeikkausliigaAbout Toivo Mero
Veikkausliiga 2026 season
This season in the Veikkausliiga, Toivo Mero has scored 1 goal and 1 assist across 12 appearances (4 starts), totalling 431 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Toivo Mero has attempted 5 shots with 2 on target, a 40% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Toivo Mero has created 8 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 12 successful dribbles from 14 attempts (86% success rate). Toivo Mero has contributed 8 key passes and 11 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Toivo Mero has registered 4 tackles (2 won), 7 interceptions, and 4 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 152 from 189 pass attempts, a 80% pass accuracy rate. Toivo Mero has won 32 of 99 total duels.
Discipline
Toivo Mero has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 6 fouls and winning 9.
About Toivo Mero
Toivo Mero is a 18-year-old forward playing for HJK in the Veikkausliiga, representing Finland. Toivo Mero is -footed and wears the number 18 shirt. Born on 7 October 2007.
Most recent appearance
Toivo Mero's most recent match was away at VPS on August 17th. HJK won 2-1. Toivo Mero played 59 minutes, registering 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.38.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Toivo Mero 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
Toivo Mero 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.