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Last updated on September 16, 2026 at 9:42 PM
Matti Peltola
23 years old
Position
Defender
Height
185 cm
Weight
-
Date of Birth - Nationality
03 Jul 2002 - Finland
Birth City
Espoo
Statistics of Matti Peltola — Season 2026/2027
📊 General
Appearances
25
Starts
20
Minutes played
1788
Goals
1
Average rating
Cards
1
Yellow
-
0
Red
🛡️ Defensive stats
Tackles
56
Interceptions
27
Fouls committed
20
Penalty committed
0
Passes - accuracy
639 - 80%
Duels won %
62% (106/170)
📊 General
Appearances
25
Starts
20
Minutes played
1788
Goals
1
Average rating
7.03/10
Cards
1
Yellow
-
0
Red
🛡️ Defensive stats
Tackles
56
Interceptions
27
Fouls committed
20
Key passes
18
Passes - accuracy
639 - 18%
Duels won %
62% (106/170)
Standings Major League Soccer 2026/2027
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Vancouver Whitecaps | 24 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 53 | 23 | +30 | 46 | LWLWW |
| 2 |  Houston Dynamo | 25 | 13 | 4 | 8 | 32 | 28 | +4 | 43 | LWDDL |
| 3 |  FC Dallas | 25 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 49 | 42 | +7 | 43 | WWWDL |
| 4 |  San Jose Earthquakes | 25 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 44 | 36 | +8 | 41 | WWDDL |
| 5 |  St. Louis City | 25 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 42 | 35 | +7 | 41 | WDWDW |
| 6 |  Los Angeles FC | 26 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 41 | 27 | +14 | 40 | LWDDD |
| 7 |  Colorado Rapids | 25 | 11 | 2 | 12 | 33 | 32 | +1 | 35 | WDLWL |
| 8 |  Portland Timbers | 25 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 47 | 47 | 0 | 32 | LDWLD |
| 9 |  San Diego | 25 | 8 | 6 | 11 | 42 | 42 | 0 | 30 | LLLWW |
| 10 |  Los Angeles Galaxy | 26 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 31 | 40 | -9 | 30 | DLWLD |
| 11 |  Real Salt Lake | 24 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 37 | 39 | -2 | 29 | LLDLL |
| 12 |  Minnesota United FC | 25 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 37 | 43 | -6 | 29 | LLLDW |
| 13 |  Austin | 25 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 32 | 44 | -12 | 29 | WDDWD |
| 14 |  Seattle Sounders | 23 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 25 | 30 | -5 | 28 | DDDDL |
| 15 |  Sporting Kansas City | 24 | 5 | 3 | 16 | 26 | 59 | -33 | 18 | WLLLD |
Champions League UCL Qualification Europa / Conf. League Relegation zone
Squad — DC United
Career of Matti Peltola since 2018
2026/2027
DC United
DC United25Apps
1Goals
-Assists
Rating
2025/2026
DC United
DC United26Apps
-Goals
1Assists
Rating
2024/2025DC United
DC United34Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2023/2024
HJK Helsinki
HJK Helsinki27Apps
2Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2022/2023HJK Helsinki
HJK Helsinki24Apps
-Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2021/2022HJK Helsinki
HJK Helsinki17Apps
-Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2020/2021HJK Helsinki
HJK Helsinki4Apps
1Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2019/2020HJK Helsinki
HJK Helsinki1Apps
-Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2022/2023
Klubi-04
Klubi-043Apps
-Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2021/2022Klubi-04
Klubi-048Apps
-Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2020/2021Klubi-04
Klubi-041Apps
1Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2019/2020Klubi-04
Klubi-0421Apps
1Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2018/2019Klubi-04
Klubi-042Apps
-Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2026/2027DC United
DC United25Apps
1Goals
-Assists
Rating
2025/2026DC United
DC United26Apps
-Goals
1Assists
Rating
2024/2025DC United
DC United31Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2023/2024HJK Helsinki
HJK Helsinki21Apps
2Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2022/2023HJK Helsinki
HJK Helsinki15Apps
-Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2021/2022HJK Helsinki
HJK Helsinki16Apps
-Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2020/2021HJK Helsinki
HJK Helsinki4Apps
1Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2019/2020HJK Helsinki
HJK Helsinki1Apps
-Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2022/2023Klubi-04
Klubi-043Apps
-Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2021/2022Klubi-04
Klubi-043Apps
-Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2020/2021Klubi-04
Klubi-041Apps
1Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2019/2020Klubi-04
Klubi-0421Apps
1Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2018/2019Klubi-04
Klubi-041Apps
-Goals
-Assists
-Rating
TRANSFERS
2024
HJK helsinki
→
DC United
Free
HJK helsinki
DC United
HONOURS
Veikkausliiga
Finland
2023
Winner
League Cup
Finland
2023
Winner
Veikkausliiga
Finland
2022
Winner
Suomen Cup
Finland
2021
2nd Place
Veikkausliiga
Finland
2021
Winner
Suomen Cup
Finland
2020
Winner
Veikkausliiga
Finland
2020
Winner
LAST MATCHES
Sep 09
Major League SoccerWIN
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
2-1
Aug 29
Major League SoccerDRAW
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
0-0
Aug 19
Major League SoccerLOSS
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
0-3
Aug 15
Major League SoccerDRAW
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
1-1
BIOGRAPHY
A key member of DC United's squad, M. Peltola has been an important figure in the MLS this season. Born in Espoo, Finland, he carries the footballing culture of his homeland into every match he plays. His work as a defender goes beyond what the statistics show — he contributes to the team's balance in ways that are highly valued. His positional sense and reading of the game allow him to intervene at the right moment without unnecessary risk. Over the course of his career, he has represented several clubs — Finland, Klubi-04, HJK Helsinki — each step adding depth to his footballing education. A winner at the highest level, he has lifted League Cup, Veikkausliiga, proving his ability to deliver when the stakes are highest. Throughout the 2025/2026 season, he has continued to affirm himself as a key member of DC United's group. With his technical ability and competitive drive, M. Peltola has many more chapters to write in his professional story.
ADVANCED STATS
LAST 5 MATCHES
| Date | Opponent | Score | Min | Rating | Goals | Ast | Shots | KP | Tac | Duels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sep |
Atlanta United FC
|
0-0 | 34 | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 1 | 3/4 |
| 09 Sep |
Columbus Crew
|
2-1 | 45 | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 6 | 8/9 |
| 29 Aug |
Los Angeles FC
|
0-0 | 90 | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 1/1 | 0 | 0 | 3/6 |
| 19 Aug |
New England Revolution
|
0-3 | 90 | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 2 | 2/3 |
| 15 Aug |
CF Montreal
|
1-1 | 90 | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 1/2 |