Matti Peltola
Finland
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Matti Peltola 2026 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Matti Peltola has appeared in 22 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 1,770 minutes at an average rating of 6.88. 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 | 22 | 1,770 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 49 | 6.88 |
 WC Qualification Europe | 7 | 345 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 6.45 |
| Total | 29 | 2,115 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 59 | 6.78 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.10 | 49 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.05 | 19 |
| Shots | 17 | 0.90 | 39 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.10 | 13 |
| Shot accuracy | 12.0% | n/a | 8 |
| Shot conversion | 6.0% | n/a | 40 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.50 | n/a | 82 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 0.36 | 41 |
| Shots blocked | 8 | 0.41 | 59 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.05 | 68 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Key passes | 20 | 1.00 | 47 |
| Chances created | 14 | 0.71 | 43 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.05 | 22 |
Matti Peltola has taken 17 shots with 2 on target (12% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 104 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.6 expected goals (xG), 0.5 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 39th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Matti Peltola has 0 assists and 20 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 126 minutes. Matti Peltola has set up 20 shots for teammates, worth 1.4 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 19th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 641 | 32.60 | 15 |
| Accurate passes | 519 | 26.40 | 14 |
| Pass accuracy | 81.0% | n/a | 22 |
| Long balls won | 44 | 2.24 | 68 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 10 |
| Backward passes | 86 | 4.37 | 3 |
| Passes (final third) | 144 | 7.32 | 70 |
Matti Peltola has completed 519 of 641 passes at 81% 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 | 10 | 0.51 | 43 |
| Dribble attempts | 18 | 0.92 | 34 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 67 |
| Duels won | 100 | 5.08 | 70 |
| Aerials won | 9 | 0.46 | 35 |
| Touches | 939 | 47.70 | 11 |
| Possession lost | 168 | 8.54 | 18 |
| Dribbled past | 15 | 0.76 | 52 |
| Fouls won | 32 | 1.63 | 72 |
| Dispossessed | 12 | 0.61 | 30 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 0.61 | 15 |
Matti Peltola completes 10 dribbles at a 56% success rate and wins 100 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (35th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 49 | 2.49 | 80 |
| Tackles won | 28 | 1.42 | 80 |
| Interceptions | 29 | 1.47 | 82 |
| Clearances | 43 | 2.19 | 90 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 114 | 5.80 | 82 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 1 | 0.05 | 78 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.05 | 62 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Matti Peltola makes 49 tackles and 29 interceptions , adding 43 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 36 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 80th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 21 | 1.07 | 35 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.05 | 11 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 26 |
| Fouls per card | 21.00 | n/a | 99 |
| Foul involvements | 53 | 2.69 | 53 |
| 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 21 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 21 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly right central midfielder (14 appearances), also at central midfielder (2) and left central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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T. Keskinen23 yrs#9
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O. Antman25 yrs#11O. Jukkola24 yrs#19
J. Pohjanpalo31 yrs#20
C. Terho23 yrsM. Peltola24 yrs#4
A. Markhiev24 yrs#6
S. Väänänen24 yrs#6
N. Pyyhtiä22 yrs#8A. Suhonen25 yrs#10
N. Skyttä24 yrs#15
R. Lod33 yrs#17
J. Kilo24 yrs#25D. Arifi24 yrs#28L. Walta23 yrs
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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 22 appearances (19 starts), totalling 1770 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Matti Peltola has attempted 17 shots with 2 on target, a 12% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.64 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Matti Peltola has created 14 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 10 successful dribbles from 18 attempts (56% success rate). Matti Peltola has contributed 20 key passes and 6 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Matti Peltola has registered 49 tackles (28 won), 29 interceptions, and 43 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 519 from 641 pass attempts, a 81% pass accuracy rate. Matti Peltola has won 100 of 168 total duels.
Discipline
Matti Peltola has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 21 fouls and winning 32.
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 Los Angeles FC on December 6th. DC United drew 0-0. Matti Peltola played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot with a match rating of 6.88.
Recent matches
- December 6th0-0 drawvsLos Angeles FC(90 mins, rating 6.88)
- October 7th3-1 lossatCharlotte(90 mins, rating 6.87)
- July 21st0-3 lossvsNew England(90 mins, rating 6.64)
- August 6th1-1 drawatCF Montréal(90 mins, rating 6.76)
- April 8th2-2 drawvsNashville SC(26 mins, rating 7.01)
Next fixture
Matti Peltola and DC United are next in action on February 4th against Cincinnati in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Cincinnati vs DC United match preview.
Teammates at DC United
Matti Peltola currently plays alongside Jackson Hopkins, Sean Johnson, Jared Stroud, Brandon Servania, Andre Dozzell, Gabriel Segal, Alex Bono, Hosei Kijima, Peglow, Nikola Marković, Lucas Bartlett, Garrison Tubbs, Oscar Avilez, Keisuke Kurokawa, Silvan Hefti, K. Nono, Kye Rowles, Gavin Turner, Nathan Ordaz, Matti Peltola, Tai Baribo, Louis Munteanu and Sean Nealis at DC United.