DC United 
MLS 
Oct 18
Major League SoccerDRAW
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
1-1
Last updated on May 12, 2026 at 12:59 PM
Position
Defender
Height
185 cm
Weight
-
Date of Birth - Nationality
03 Jul 2002 - Finland
Birth City
Espoo
Statistics of M. Peltola — Season 2025/2026
📊 General
Appearances
26
Starts
16
Minutes played
1541
Goals
0
Average rating
Cards
6
Yellows
-
0
Red
🛡️ Defensive stats
Tackles
45
Interceptions
23
Fouls committed
27
Penalty committed
0
Passes - accuracy
640 - 0%
Duels won %
59% (89/150)
📊 General
Appearances
31
Starts
20
Minutes played
1848
Goals
1
Average rating
6.75/10
Cards
7
Yellows
-
0
Red
🛡️ Defensive stats
Tackles
50
Interceptions
25
Fouls committed
28
Key passes
8
Passes - accuracy
786 - 8%
Duels won %
59% (90/153)
Standings MLS 2025/2026
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  San Diego | 34 | 19 | 6 | 9 | 64 | 41 | +23 | 63 | WWLDL |
| 2 |  Vancouver Whitecaps | 34 | 18 | 9 | 7 | 66 | 38 | +28 | 63 | LWWDD |
| 3 |  Los Angeles FC | 34 | 17 | 9 | 8 | 65 | 40 | +25 | 60 | DLWWW |
| 4 |  Minnesota United FC | 34 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 56 | 39 | +17 | 58 | LWDLW |
| 5 |  Seattle Sounders | 34 | 15 | 10 | 9 | 58 | 48 | +10 | 55 | WWWDL |
| 6 |  Austin | 34 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 37 | 45 | -8 | 47 | LWLLW |
| 7 |  FC Dallas | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 52 | 55 | -3 | 44 | WLWDW |
| 8 |  Portland Timbers | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 41 | 48 | -7 | 44 | LLDDL |
| 9 |  Real Salt Lake | 34 | 12 | 5 | 17 | 38 | 49 | -11 | 41 | DLWWL |
| 10 |  San Jose Earthquakes | 34 | 11 | 8 | 15 | 60 | 63 | -3 | 41 | WLWLL |
| 11 |  Colorado Rapids | 34 | 11 | 8 | 15 | 44 | 56 | -12 | 41 | DLDLW |
| 12 |  Houston Dynamo | 34 | 9 | 10 | 15 | 43 | 56 | -13 | 37 | DLLWL |
| 13 |  St. Louis City | 34 | 8 | 8 | 18 | 44 | 58 | -14 | 32 | DWLWW |
| 14 |  Los Angeles Galaxy | 34 | 7 | 9 | 18 | 46 | 66 | -20 | 30 | WWLWL |
| 15 |  Sporting Kansas City | 34 | 7 | 7 | 20 | 46 | 70 | -24 | 28 | DLLLL |
Champions League UCL Qualification Europa / Conf. League Relegation zone
Squad — DC United
Career of M. Peltola since 2018
2025/2026
DC United
DC United31Apps
1Goals
1Assists
Rating
2024/2025
DC 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
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
Oct 04
Major League SoccerLOSS
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
0-1
Sep 27
Major League SoccerLOSS
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
0-6
Sep 13
Major League SoccerDRAW
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
1-1
Aug 30
Major League SoccerWIN
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
1-2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct |
Atlanta United FC
|
1-1 | 90 | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 3 | 4/6 |
| 04 Oct |
Charlotte
|
0-1 | 90 | 7.5 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 3 | 12/16 |
| 27 Sep |
Philadelphia Union
|
0-6 | 90 | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 1 | 2/9 |
| 13 Sep |
Orlando City SC
|
1-1 | 90 | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 0/1 | 0 | 1 | 2/7 |
| 30 Aug |
New York City FC
|
1-2 | 96 | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 4 | 5/8 |