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Height
6
Shirt
29 years
Aug 13, 1996
Right
Preferred foot
Finland
Country
€90.6K
Transfer value
Dec 31, 2026
Contract end
Position
Primary
Right-back
Others
Left-back
RB
LB

Player traits

Stats compared to other fullbacks
Touches10%Shot attempts77%Goals69%
Chances created52%Aerial duels won88%Defensive contributions22%
Transfer value: €90.6K
Highest: €570K(Dec 31, 2017)
€570K
€430K
€290K
€140K
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Veikkausliiga 2026

0
Goals
1
Assists
4
Started
9
Matches
436
Minutes played
6.63
Rating
0
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Match stats

yesterday

FF Jaro
W3-0
61
0
0
0
0
6.6

May 16

IFK Mariehamn
D1-1
21
0
0
0
0
6.6

May 8

SJK
D0-0
23
0
0
0
0
6.3

May 2

AC Oulu
L2-0
72
0
0
0
0
6.5

Apr 26

HJK
D1-1
86
0
0
0
0
6.5

Apr 22

AC Oulu
W3-2
90
0
0
0
0
6.7

Apr 18

FF Jaro
D1-1
45
0
0
0
0
6.9

Apr 11

IF Gnistan
W1-0
32
0
1
0
0
7.0

Apr 4

Ilves
W1-3
6
0
0
0
0
-

Dec 18, 2025

Crystal Palace
D2-2
90
0
1
0
0
8.2
KuPS

yesterday

Veikkausliiga
FF Jaro
3-0
61‎’‎
6.6

May 16

Veikkausliiga
IFK Mariehamn
1-1
21‎’‎
6.6

May 8

Veikkausliiga
SJK
0-0
23‎’‎
6.3

May 2

Veikkausliiga
AC Oulu
2-0
72‎’‎
6.5

Apr 26

Veikkausliiga
HJK
1-1
86‎’‎
6.5
2026

Season performance
Minutes played: 436

Shooting

Goals
0
Shots
4
Headed shots
4

Passing

Assists
1
Successful passes
156
Successful passes %
78.4%
Accurate long balls
6
Accurate long balls %
46.2%
Chances created
9
Big chances created
1
Successful crosses
1
Successful crosses %
14.3%

Possession

Duels won
20
Duels won %
50.0%
Aerial duels won
11
Aerial duels won %
57.9%
Touches
290
Touches in opposition box
26
Dispossessed
3
Fouls won
3

Defending

Defensive contributions
19
Tackles
6
Blocked shots
1
Fouls committed
7
Penalties conceded
1
Recoveries
17
Possession won final 3rd
2
Dribbled past
3
Clearances
12
Clean sheets
0
Goals conceded while on pitch
6

Discipline

Yellow cards
0
Red cards
0

News

About

Saku Savolainen is a 29-year-old football player who plays as a right back for KuPS, born on August 13, 1996, who is right-footed. Follow Saku Savolainen on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2026 Veikkausliiga season, Saku Savolainen has recorded 0 goals, 1 assist, 436 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.63.

Saku Savolainen scores highly on Matches compared to right backs in the Veikkausliiga.

Saku Savolainen's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Saku Savolainen's next match is on May 23, 2026 when KuPS face FC Lahti in the Veikkausliiga.

Explore Saku Savolainen's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

Saku Savolainen currently plays for KuPS alongside Daniel Huttunen, Lauri Sahimaa, Miilo Pitkänen, Johannes Kreidl, Kalle Ward, Saku Heiskanen, Kasim Adams, Jerry Voutilainen, Petteri Pennanen, Gustav Engvall, Valentín Gasc, Jaime Moreno, Hemmo Riihimäki, Niilo Kujasalo, Samuel Pasanen, Arttu Heinonen, Eemil Tanninen, Calvin Kabuye, Souleymane Soumahoro, Joslyn Luyeye-Lutumba, Pa Konaté, Arttu Lötjönen, Bob Nii Armah, Clinton Antwi, Aaro Toivonen, Niilo Mattila, Brahima Magassa, Joni Kivijärvi, Akseli Puukko, Tatu Hukkanen, Rasmus Tikkanen, Taneli Hämäläinen, Otto Ruoppi, and Kasperi Silen. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Saku Savolainen's career has also included time at Soccer Club Kuopio Futis -98 and KuPS.

On the international stage, Saku Savolainen has represented Finland U21 and Finland U19.

Saku Savolainen is from Finland, and the national teams include Lukás Hrádecky, Matti Peltola, Jussi Niska, Samuli Miettinen, Robert Ivanov, Tony Miettinen, Miro Tenho, Leo Walta, Oliver Antman, Oiva Jukkola, Robin Lod, Naatan Skyttä, Teemu Pukki, Adam Markhiev, Jesse Joronen, Juho Lähteenmäki, Kaan Kairinen, Ryan Mahuta, Anssi Suhonen, Nikolai Alho, Topi Keskinen, Benjamin Källman, Joel Pohjanpalo, Daniel Håkans, Ville Koski, Casper Terho, Niklas Pyyhtiä, Onni Valakari, Lucas Bergström, Viljami Sinisalo, Jaakko Oksanen, Doni Arifi, Kasper Paananen, Anna Koivunen, Jasmin Mansaray, Eva Nyström, Ria Öling, Emma Koivisto, Joanna Tynnilä, Adelina Engman, Olga Ahtinen, Katariina Kosola, Emmi Siren, Vilma Koivisto, Anna Tamminen, Oona Siren, Aada Nurmi, Julia Tunturi, Emma Peuhkurinen, Nea Lehtola, Sanni Franssi, Paulina Nyström, Lotta Lindström, Eveliina Summanen, Oona Sevenius, Helmi Raijas, and Katriina Talaslahti. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, Saku Savolainen has won 6 titles: Suomen Cup (2024, 2022, 2021) and Veikkausliiga (2025, 2024, 2019) with KuPS.

Saku Savolainen has competed in Veikkausliiga, Conference League, Conference League Qualification qualification, and Champions League Qualification qualification. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Saku Savolainen, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Saku Savolainen to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.

Player traits

Stats compared to other fullbacks
Touches10%Shot attempts77%Goals69%
Chances created52%Aerial duels won88%Defensive contributions22%

Career

Senior career

KuPSMar 2022 - now
130
19
238
19
Soccer Club Kuopio Futis -98 (on loan)Jul 2014 - Sep 2014
3
0

National team

4
0
3
1
  • Matches
  • Goals
Trophies

KuPS

Finland
3
Suomen Cup(2024 · 2022 · 2021)
3
Veikkausliiga(2025 · 2024 · 2019)

News

About

Saku Savolainen is a 29-year-old football player who plays as a right back for KuPS, born on August 13, 1996, who is right-footed. Follow Saku Savolainen on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2026 Veikkausliiga season, Saku Savolainen has recorded 0 goals, 1 assist, 436 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.63.

Saku Savolainen scores highly on Matches compared to right backs in the Veikkausliiga.

Saku Savolainen's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Saku Savolainen's next match is on May 23, 2026 when KuPS face FC Lahti in the Veikkausliiga.

Explore Saku Savolainen's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

Saku Savolainen currently plays for KuPS alongside Daniel Huttunen, Lauri Sahimaa, Miilo Pitkänen, Johannes Kreidl, Kalle Ward, Saku Heiskanen, Kasim Adams, Jerry Voutilainen, Petteri Pennanen, Gustav Engvall, Valentín Gasc, Jaime Moreno, Hemmo Riihimäki, Niilo Kujasalo, Samuel Pasanen, Arttu Heinonen, Eemil Tanninen, Calvin Kabuye, Souleymane Soumahoro, Joslyn Luyeye-Lutumba, Pa Konaté, Arttu Lötjönen, Bob Nii Armah, Clinton Antwi, Aaro Toivonen, Niilo Mattila, Brahima Magassa, Joni Kivijärvi, Akseli Puukko, Tatu Hukkanen, Rasmus Tikkanen, Taneli Hämäläinen, Otto Ruoppi, and Kasperi Silen. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Saku Savolainen's career has also included time at Soccer Club Kuopio Futis -98 and KuPS.

On the international stage, Saku Savolainen has represented Finland U21 and Finland U19.

Saku Savolainen is from Finland, and the national teams include Lukás Hrádecky, Matti Peltola, Jussi Niska, Samuli Miettinen, Robert Ivanov, Tony Miettinen, Miro Tenho, Leo Walta, Oliver Antman, Oiva Jukkola, Robin Lod, Naatan Skyttä, Teemu Pukki, Adam Markhiev, Jesse Joronen, Juho Lähteenmäki, Kaan Kairinen, Ryan Mahuta, Anssi Suhonen, Nikolai Alho, Topi Keskinen, Benjamin Källman, Joel Pohjanpalo, Daniel Håkans, Ville Koski, Casper Terho, Niklas Pyyhtiä, Onni Valakari, Lucas Bergström, Viljami Sinisalo, Jaakko Oksanen, Doni Arifi, Kasper Paananen, Anna Koivunen, Jasmin Mansaray, Eva Nyström, Ria Öling, Emma Koivisto, Joanna Tynnilä, Adelina Engman, Olga Ahtinen, Katariina Kosola, Emmi Siren, Vilma Koivisto, Anna Tamminen, Oona Siren, Aada Nurmi, Julia Tunturi, Emma Peuhkurinen, Nea Lehtola, Sanni Franssi, Paulina Nyström, Lotta Lindström, Eveliina Summanen, Oona Sevenius, Helmi Raijas, and Katriina Talaslahti. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, Saku Savolainen has won 6 titles: Suomen Cup (2024, 2022, 2021) and Veikkausliiga (2025, 2024, 2019) with KuPS.

Saku Savolainen has competed in Veikkausliiga, Conference League, Conference League Qualification qualification, and Champions League Qualification qualification. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Saku Savolainen, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Saku Savolainen to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.