Helmi Perkaus

Helmi Perkaus is a commanding central defender for Ilves in Finland's premier women's league, Kansallinen Liiga. At just 20 years old, she has already developed a reputation as a reliable and physical defender. Over the course of 18 matches this season, Perkaus has logged 1649 minutes of playing time, showcasing her durability and importance to her team's defensive line. While her primary contributions are defensive, her participation in ball progression is evident. She averages a progressive carrying distance of 24.83 meters and a significantly higher progressive passing distance of 361.31 meters per game, indicating her role in initiating attacks from the back.

Perkaus is highly effective at reading the game, with possession-adjusted statistics showing an impressive 4.4 interceptions per game. While her challenges are frequent, averaging 3.92 per game, she currently has a challenge success rate of 0%. Despite this, her ranking of 2.5 in playmaking highlights her potential in partnering defensive duties with attacking plays through intelligent passing. Her contribution to the team is not reflected in goals or assists, but rather in her ability to disrupt opposition plays and support her teammates in controlling the game's tempo. As she continues to develop, Helmi Perkaus remains a watchful presence in Ilves' defense, underscoring her value as a young, physical defender in Finnish women's football.