Helmi Vapola

Helmi Vapola is a Finnish central defender currently playing for HPS in the Kansallinen Liiga. At 23 years old, she has established herself as a reliable presence in the backline, consistently demonstrating her talents over the course of 18 games and 1,639 minutes on the pitch. Although her role does not directly influence the score sheet with goals or assists, Vapola excels as a Ball Playing Centre-Back, utilizing her distribution skills to contribute to her team's overall playmaking.

In her current season, Vapola's progressive passing distance averages an impressive 608.97 meters per game, highlighting her ability to transition the play effectively from defense to midfield. Her defensive acumen is underscored by an average of 5.52 interceptions per game (possession-adjusted), showing her keen sense of positioning and anticipation. Furthermore, she engages in 6.99 challenges per game but has room for improvement in challenge success rate, which strategically plays into the ball-playing aspect of her role. Vapola ranks a 3.5 on the playmaker scale, reflecting her growing influence in initiating and supporting offensive plays from the back. While her estimated transfer value stands at €0, her skills and potential could attract interest as she continues to develop.