CB
Ilmari Niskanen
CB · Defender · Aggressive defender
28y·🇫🇮Finland
Apps40
Min3,605
G2P72
A10P96
xG1.8P70
xA8.2P96
Rating6.93
Form
LLDLW
Strong samplePrime (27–31)
Attributes
Defending
TacklesTacklesSuccessful tackles dispossessing an opponent.89
InterceptionsInterceptionsPossession regains by reading and cutting off opposition passes.23
BlocksBlocksShots or passes blocked by the player's body.8
Duels Won %Aerial Duels Won %Percentage of contested aerial duels the player won — note: calculated against total duels, not aerial-only.45.3%
Passing
AssistsAssistsFinal pass leading directly to a teammate's goal.10
xAExpected AssistsExpected assists — the probability the teammate receiving each final pass would have scored from that chance.8.20
Key PassesKey PassesPasses that create a shot for a teammate but don't result in an assist.57
Pass AccuracyPass Completion %Percentage of pass attempts that reached a teammate.74%
Progressive PassesProgressive PassesPasses that move the ball meaningfully toward the opponent's goal.121
Possession
DribblesDribbles CompletedSuccessful take-ons beating a defender on the dribble.15
Progressive CarriesProgressive CarriesBall carries that move the ball meaningfully toward goal.21
Box TouchesTouches in BoxOpen-play touches taken inside the opposition penalty area.40
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Defender · Aggressive defender
An aggressive defender who excels in ground duels and tackling situations. Comfortable on the ball and contributes to build-up play from the back.
elite assistselite xaoutstanding key passesstrong tackleslimited blockslimited duels won %limited interceptions