Matti Peltola
Defensive midfielder · DC United · MLS · 2026 · updated 2026-11-13
Matti Peltola, 24, plays as a defensive midfielder for DC United in the MLS. This season: 31 appearances, 2,193 minutes, 1 goal and 0 assists, with an average Sportmonks match rating of 6.84. Among midfielders in MLS he stands out for tackles and interceptions.
Profile
- Club
- DC United
- League
- MLS
- Position
- Defensive midfielder
- Age
- 24
- Nationality
- Finland
- Height
- 185 cm
Against every midfielder in MLS
Percentile among midfielders with 450 minutes or more: 90 means he is ahead of 90% of them.
2026 statistics
| Statistic | Season | Per 90 |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances (starts) | 31 (22) | – |
| Minutes | 2,193 | – |
| Average rating | 6.84 | – |
| Goals | 1 | 0.04 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.91 | 0.04 |
| Shots | 25 | 1.03 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.12 |
| Key passes | 24 | 0.98 |
| Successful dribbles | 11 | 0.45 |
| Passes | 831 | 34.10 |
| Pass accuracy % | 81.1 | – |
| Tackles | 66 | 2.71 |
| Interceptions | 35 | 1.44 |
| Clearances | 45 | 1.85 |
| Duels won | 129 | 5.29 |
| Aerial duels won | 10 | 0.41 |
| Fouls won | 42 | 1.72 |
| Fouls committed | 24 | 0.98 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | – |
| Red cards | 0 | – |
Statistics from Sportmonks, updated daily.
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