Anni-Maija Kauppila

Anni-Maija Kauppila is a central attacking midfielder for KuPS in Finland's Kansallinen Liiga. At 29 years old, she brings experience and a strong work ethic to her team. Although her goal-scoring record might not catch the eye, with an average of 0.09 goals per game over 15 appearances and 1,030 minutes played, Kauppila's contributions to the team extend beyond finding the back of the net. Her role as a playmaker is highlighted by her progressive abilities on the field, as evidenced by an impressive progressive passing distance of 176.7 meters per game. Despite her modest playmaker rank of 3.5, she serves as an integral part of the team's midfield, known for facilitating the movement and flow of play.

Kauppila's defensive contributions are also noteworthy. She maintains an average of 2.21 interceptions per game, showing her ability to disrupt the opposition's play and regain possession for her team. Additionally, she engages in 5.12 challenges per game, although her challenge success rate is marked at 0%. As a "worker" archetype player, her commitment to the team effort and her role in connecting defense and attack can't be overstated. While her estimated transfer value might currently stand at €0, her value to KuPS is marked by her defensive tenacity and capability to carry the ball progressively with an average carrying distance of 28.09 meters per game. Her stats reflect her as a player who focuses more on team dynamics and cohesion rather than individual accolades.