Kataja Matilda

Kataja Matilda is a dynamic forward for HPS in Finland's premier women's football league, the Kansallinen Liiga. At just 20 years old, she has already made a notable impact on the field with her poacher's instinct, contributing significantly to her team's offensive play. In the 15 matches she has played, Matilda has accumulated 410 minutes of playtime, demonstrating a keen eye for goal with an impressive rate of 0.7 goals per game. Her ability to find the net is further underlined by her xG (expected goals) per game of 0.35, indicating a strong sense of positioning and anticipation in front of the goal.

Despite being primarily utilized as a traditional forward, Matilda showcases versatility with her contributions off the ball. Her statistical profile highlights a possession-adjusted interception rate of 1.24 per game, along with 6.96 challenges, though she is yet to achieve a successful challenge rate. While her shooting metrics indicate no shots per game, her influence in attacking plays is evident through progressive movement, averaging a carrying distance of 47.12 meters and a passing distance of 52.99 meters per game. As a developing playmaker ranked at 3.5, Matilda's potential shines through her poaching abilities and high work rate, making her a promising talent in Finnish women's football.