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Defensive midfielderFinlandSuperliga

J. Lähteenmäki

Solid contributorFC Nordsjaelland · 20 yrs
46.2
15.5%
Ratingi
33.4
206.4%
Seasoni
8.9
Valuei

Profile

Full nameJuho Väinö Valtteri Lähteenmäki
PositionDefensive midfielder
NationalityFinland
Age20
Date of birth15 Jun 2006
Shirt number#25
ClubFC Nordsjaelland
Defensive midfielderalso played MID

Season stats

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27
Appearances
2
Goals
2
Assists
2206
Minutes

Domestic-league season · FC Nordsjaelland.

Performance data · by competition

CompetitionAppsGAMinMatch
Superliga272222066.7
UEFA U19 Championship - Qualificationat Finland U19610476—

Scout report

Solid contributorDefensive midfielder

J. Lähteenmäki is a 20-year-old defensive midfielder at FC Nordsjaelland, rated 46.2 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 19th of 207 on scout potential in the Superliga and 444th of 995 U-21 players tracked. A young player, he has been a regular starter this season (76.6% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.06 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Lähteenmäki.

Judged on this season alone, Lähteenmäki graded 33 — a solid campaign that ranks top 39% of the 36 defensive midfielders in the Superliga, on 2 goals, 2 assists and 3.06 defensive actions per 90.

Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 11 → 33).

On long-term talent our Rating reads 46, top 17% of the 36 defensive midfielders in the Superliga. At 20 Lähteenmäki is still climbing toward his ceiling, and a market index of 8.9 reflects that trajectory.

From the career report
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A career still climbing — Lähteenmäki is at his peak right now, and the curve hasn't flattened.

Peak: 2025/26Trending upBreakout: 2025/26
Current potentialTop 17% defensive midfielders · SuperligaCurrent seasonTop 39% defensive midfielders · Superliga14th-best defensive midfielder in the Superliga19th in the Superliga · potential6th-highest potential defensive midfielder in the Superliga444th-highest potential U-21 tracked
46.2
Ratingi
6th of 36 defensive midfielders
33.4
Seasoni
below regular-starter level
76.6%
Minutes
a regular starter
3.06
Def. actions / 90
moderate defensive volume

Output in context · FC Nordsjaelland finished 3rd of 6 · a mid-table side

3.06
Def. / 90
45
Tackles
22
Interceptions
7
Clean sheets

3.06 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 7 clean sheets across 27 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 2 goals and 2 assists — a useful bonus from the back.

Strengths

  • Availability. On the pitch for 76.6% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
  • Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.16 goal involvements per 90, useful for a defensive midfielder.

Watch points

  • Few red flags. No obvious weaknesses in the current-season profile — consistency is the next test.

Outlook

With a Rating of 46.2, Lähteenmäki carries the 6th-highest potential of the defensive midfielders in the Superliga (top 17%). Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (3.06 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). At 20 the trajectory points up — potential sits near its ceiling (98/100) and market value should climb as minutes and output follow.

Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.