Julia Tunturi

Julia Tunturi is a committed and versatile left-back for Vittsjö in the Damallsvenskan, Sweden's top-flight women's football league. At 29, the Finnish national has demonstrated resilience and technical prowess, making her an integral part of the squad. In the recent season, Tunturi played 24 matches, amassing a total of 2,198 minutes on the pitch, highlighting her durability and importance to the team. Her defensive skills are evident in her possession-adjusted statistics, with a remarkable 10.06 interceptions and 7.35 challenges per game, showcasing her aptitude for disrupting opposition play. With a challenge success rate of 58%, Tunturi effectively hinders opponents’ advances while maintaining possession for her team.

Offensively, Julia Tunturi shows her strengths through progressive play. Although she is not known for scoring, with a goals per game rate of 0 and expected goals (xG) per game of 0.05, she makes significant contributions through other avenues. Her assists per game rate may be modest at 0.09, but her capacity to influence the game becomes clear with her impressive progressive carrying and passing distances of 147.86 meters and 354.95 meters per game, respectively. Recognized as a "Progressor," she adeptly transitions defense into attack, a critical skill that reflects in her strong playmaker rank of 2.5. With an estimated transfer value of €99K, Tunturi remains a valuable asset for Vittsjö, providing stability and facilitating play from the back.