Matti Peltola
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Matti Peltola 2026 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Matti Peltola has appeared in 15 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 1,322 minutes at an average rating of 6.95. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Major League Soccer midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 15 | 1,322 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 41 | 6.95 |
 WC Qualification Europe | 7 | 345 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 6.45 |
| Total | 22 | 1,667 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 51 | 6.79 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.10 | 52 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.07 | 25 |
| Shots | 13 | 0.90 | 41 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.10 | 16 |
| Shot accuracy | 8.0% | n/a | 13 |
| Shot conversion | 8.0% | n/a | 51 |
| Goals per SoT | 1.00 | n/a | 96 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 0.41 | 49 |
| Shots blocked | 6 | 0.41 | 63 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.07 | 74 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Key passes | 14 | 1.00 | 49 |
| Chances created | 9 | 0.61 | 46 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.07 | 27 |
Matti Peltola has taken 13 shots with 1 on target (8% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 102 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 41st percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Matti Peltola has 0 assists and 14 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 147 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 21st percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 457 | 31.10 | 15 |
| Accurate passes | 363 | 24.70 | 13 |
| Pass accuracy | 79.0% | n/a | 14 |
| Long balls won | 33 | 2.25 | 65 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 11 |
| Backward passes | 68 | 4.63 | 4 |
| Passes (final third) | 103 | 7.01 | 71 |
Matti Peltola has completed 363 of 457 passes at 79% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 15th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 9 | 0.61 | 59 |
| Dribble attempts | 16 | 1.09 | 50 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 72 |
| Duels won | 83 | 5.65 | 87 |
| Aerials won | 7 | 0.48 | 38 |
| Touches | 686 | 46.70 | 10 |
| Possession lost | 131 | 8.92 | 23 |
| Dribbled past | 12 | 0.82 | 55 |
| Fouls won | 26 | 1.77 | 77 |
| Dispossessed | 10 | 0.68 | 32 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 0.75 | 13 |
Matti Peltola completes 9 dribbles at a 56% success rate and wins 83 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (38th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 41 | 2.79 | 87 |
| Tackles won | 24 | 1.63 | 88 |
| Interceptions | 25 | 1.70 | 90 |
| Clearances | 27 | 1.84 | 81 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 90 | 6.13 | 84 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 1 | 0.07 | 79 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.07 | 65 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 42 |
Matti Peltola makes 41 tackles and 25 interceptions , adding 27 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 32 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 87th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 17 | 1.16 | 39 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.07 | 16 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Fouls per card | 17.00 | n/a | 97 |
| Foul involvements | 43 | 2.93 | 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 |
Matti Peltola has committed 17 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 17 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly right central midfielder (12 appearances), also at central midfielder (1) and left central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Matti Peltola previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 26 | 1,523 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 46 | 6.77 |
 Friendly International | 2 | 74 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.55 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UEFA Nations League | 5 | 353 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 6.70 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 31 | 2,218 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 67 | 6.74 |
 Euro Qualification | 5 | 333 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 6.73 |
| Friendly International | 3 | 211 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6.60 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa Conference League | 6 | 495 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 4.86 |
 Champions League | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Champions League| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Veikkausliiga | 21 | 1,752 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 6.78 |
Veikkausliiga| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa League | 8 | 463 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 5.04 |
| Champions League | 4 | 234 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | 15 | 1,113 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europa League | 4 | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Europa Conference League | 4 | 146 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 4.92 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | 16 | 962 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Matti Peltola
Major League Soccer 2026 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Matti Peltola has scored 1 goal across 15 appearances (15 starts), totalling 1322 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Matti Peltola has attempted 13 shots with 1 on target, a 8% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Matti Peltola has created 9 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 9 successful dribbles from 16 attempts (56% success rate). Matti Peltola has contributed 14 key passes and 5 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Matti Peltola has registered 41 tackles (24 won), 25 interceptions, and 27 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 363 from 457 pass attempts, a 79% pass accuracy rate. Matti Peltola has won 83 of 137 total duels.
Discipline
Matti Peltola has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 17 fouls and winning 26.
About Matti Peltola
Matti Peltola is a 24-year-old midfielder playing for DC United in the Major League Soccer, representing Finland. Matti Peltola is right-footed and wears the number 4 shirt. Born on 3 July 2002.
Most recent appearance
Matti Peltola's most recent match was away at CF Montréal on August 13th. DC United drew 4-4. Matti Peltola played 90 minutes, registering 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.37.
Recent matches
- July 20th2-1 lossatHungary(0 mins, rating 0)
- December 23rd4-0 lossatGermany(0 mins, rating 0)
- August 13th4-4 drawvsCF Montréal(90 mins, rating 6.37)
- June 14th1-1 drawvsSt. Louis City(62 mins, rating 6.8)
- March 28th1-3 lossvsChicago Fire(90 mins, rating 6.83)
Next fixture
Matti Peltola and DC United are next in action on January 1st against Houston Dynamo in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Houston Dynamo vs DC United match preview.
Teammates at DC United
Matti Peltola currently plays alongside Hosei Kijima, Andre Dozzell, Keisuke Kurokawa, Gabriel Segal, Caden Clark, Oscar Avilez, Gavin Turner, Silvan Hefti, Jared Stroud, Peglow, Alex Bono, Conner Antley, Brandon Servania, Sean Johnson, Jackson Hopkins, Lucas Bartlett, Garrison Tubbs, Nikola Markovic, Kye Rowles, Nathan Ordaz, Jacob Murrell, Matti Peltola, Tai Baribo, Louis Munteanu and Sean Nealis at DC United.