Matti Peltola
Defensive midfielder · DC United · MLS · 2026 · updated 2026-10-25
Matti Peltola, 24, plays as a defensive midfielder for DC United in the MLS. This season: 28 appearances, 1,923 minutes, 1 goal and 0 assists, with an average Sportmonks match rating of 6.83. Among defenders in MLS he stands out for tackles, duels won and interceptions.
Profile
- Club
- DC United
- League
- MLS
- Position
- Defensive midfielder
- Age
- 24
- Nationality
- Finland
- Height
- 185 cm
Against every defender in MLS
Percentile among defenders with 450 minutes or more: 90 means he is ahead of 90% of them.
2026 statistics
| Statistic | Season | Per 90 |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances (starts) | 28 (19) | – |
| Minutes | 1,923 | – |
| Average rating | 6.83 | – |
| Goals | 1 | 0.05 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.77 | 0.04 |
| Shots | 21 | 0.98 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.14 |
| Key passes | 21 | 0.98 |
| Successful dribbles | 10 | 0.47 |
| Passes | 717 | 33.56 |
| Pass accuracy % | 80.6 | – |
| Tackles | 59 | 2.76 |
| Interceptions | 32 | 1.50 |
| Clearances | 44 | 2.06 |
| Duels won | 116 | 5.43 |
| Aerial duels won | 9 | 0.42 |
| Fouls won | 38 | 1.78 |
| Fouls committed | 22 | 1.03 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | – |
| Red cards | 0 | – |
Statistics from Sportmonks, updated daily.
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