J. Paananen

Midfielder#9

Finland U21National team

The shape of him

J. Paananen is a midfielder and a Finland U21 international. In 24/25 that meant 27 club appearances and 1,910 minutes. Midfielders set the tempo, and when they win the ball back they look for the pass that breaks a line.

The job

Link defence to attack and keep the ball moving. When possession is lost, screen the back line.

Season snapshot 24/25

Competition

All competitions, 24/25. Bars are full at the top 5% of midfielders we track.
Appearances		27
Minutes played		1,910
Goals		1
Assists		0
Key passes per 90		0.0
Pass accuracy		—
Tackles per 90		0.0
Duels won		—

Playing style

Percentile against midfielders we track, 24/25

Stat comparison

vs midfielders we track (823), 24/25

Stat	Bar	Paananen	Avg
Key passes per 90		0.0	0.7
Tackles per 90		0.0	1.1
Dribbles per 90		0.0	0.6

Career journey

2024 – 2025OLS
2025 – 2026AC Oulu
2025 – 2026Finland U19
2026 – 2027AC Oulu

View full career

Years	Club	Apps	Goals
2026 – 2027	AC Oulu	24	1
2025 – 2026	Finland U19	1	2
2025 – 2026	AC Oulu	27	3
2024 – 2025	OLS	23	1
2024 – 2025	AC Oulu	4	0
2023 – 2024	Finland U17	3	0
2023 – 2024	OLS	8	2
2023 – 2024	AC Oulu	2	0