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Saku Ylätupa

GnistanVeikkausliigaData current as of 22 October 2026
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NationalityFinland
PositionForward
Age27 years
Height171 cm
Weight75 kg
Shirt number23

Saku Ylätupa: season at a glance

Saku Ylätupa represents Gnistan in Veikkausliiga during the 2026 season. Across 25 appearances, the player has completed 1539 minutes, scored 3 goals and recorded 2 assists.

The available attacking record adds Shots: 13, Shots on target: 7, Shot accuracy: 53.9%, Expected goals (xG): 2.43 and Non-penalty xG: 2.43.

The available defending record adds Tackles: 11, Interceptions: 6, Clearances: 10 and Duels won: 34.

The profile also links 15 verified recent appearances and compares the player's record across 2 seasons.

Season overview

25Appearances
1,539Minutes
3Goals
2Assists
6.33Average rating
5Goal involvements0.29 per 90

Playing time and performance

25Appearances
12Starts
1,539Minutes
0.18Goals per 90
0.12Assists per 90
6.33Average rating

Player strengths

See where this player stands out against others in the same position this season.

Average rating25 / 100

Below average

Goals / per 9080 / 100

Above average

Expected goals (xG) / per 9079 / 100

Above average

Shots / per 9064 / 100

Around average

Shots on target / per 9081 / 100

Above average

Shot conversion78 / 100

Above average

Assists / per 9086 / 100

Above average

Expected assists (xA) / per 9078 / 100

Above average

xG per shot
0.19
Starting rate
85.71%
Minutes per appearance
61.56
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Attacking

3Goals
13Shots1.33 per 90
7Shots on target0.72 per 90
53.9%Shot accuracy
15.4%Shot conversion
2.43Expected goals (xG)0.25 per 90
2.43Non-penalty xG0.25 per 90

Chance creation

2Assists0.12 per 90
2.00Expected assists (xA)0.20 per 90
11Key passes1.13 per 90
21Crosses2.15 per 90

Passing and possession

252Passes25.80 per 90
200Completed passes20.48 per 90
79.4%Pass completion
8Dribbles0.82 per 90
7Successful dribbles87.0%

Defending

11Tackles1.13 per 90
6Interceptions0.61 per 90
10Clearances1.02 per 90
1Blocks0.10 per 90
34Duels won40.0%
1Aerial duels won0.0%

Discipline

5Yellow cards
1Red cards
8Fouls drawn
18Fouls committed
0Penalties scored
0Penalties missed

Recent appearances

MatchScoreRoleGoalsAssistsDiscipline
Gnistan - Oulu24 Oct 20263 : 4Starter01🟨 1-
HJK - Gnistan17 Oct 20264 : 0Starter00-
VPS - Gnistan12 Oct 20261 : 0Substitute00-
Gnistan - Inter Turku07 Oct 20260 : 0Starter00-
Gnistan - HJK18 Sept 20261 : 1Substitute00-
Oulu - Gnistan12 Sept 20261 : 2Starter10-
Gnistan - KuPS08 Sept 20261 : 1Starter00-
Gnistan - TPS31 Aug 20261 : 1Starter00-
HJK - Gnistan23 Aug 20262 : 3Starter00-
Gnistan - Ilves17 Aug 20263 : 2Starter00-
SJK - Gnistan07 Aug 20262 : 2Starter00-
Gnistan - KuPS01 Aug 20260 : 1Starter00-
Inter Turku - Gnistan26 Jul 20261 : 2Starter00🟨 1-
Oulu - Gnistan18 Jul 20260 : 2Starter01-
Gnistan - Mariehamn11 Jul 20264 : 2Starter10-

Career by season

SeasonLeagueAppearancesMinutesGoalsAssists
2026Veikkausliiga251,53932
2024Allsvenskan814000

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Frequently asked questions

Which team does Saku Ylätupa play for?

Saku Ylätupa is listed with Gnistan in Veikkausliiga for the 2026 season.

How many goals and assists does Saku Ylätupa have?

Saku Ylätupa has 3 goals and 2 assists in 25 appearances during the 2026 season.

How many minutes has Saku Ylätupa played?

The 2026 record contains 1539 minutes across 25 appearances.

What statistics are available for Saku Ylätupa?

The profile covers playing time, goals, assists, cards and, when recorded, xG, xA, shooting, passing, dribbling, defending, goalkeeping and recent match logs.