Maaria Roth

Maaria Roth is a prominent figure in the Kansallinen Liiga, representing HJK as a central defender. At 28 years old, she brings a wealth of experience and tactical insight to her team. As a Ball Playing Centre Back, Maaria excels in implementing strategic plays from the back, a crucial asset for HJK in the defensive line. During the season, she made 18 appearances, accumulating 1496 minutes on the pitch. While her primary role is defensive, she occasionally contributes offensively with a goal-scoring ratio of 0.06 per game, indicating her ability to capitalize on set-piece opportunities.

Maaria's contributions extend beyond mere defensive duties; she actively engages in advancing the play. Her progressive passing distance of 532.41 meters per game highlights her ability to distribute the ball effectively, setting the tone for transitions from defense to attack. Defensively, she is formidable, with a possession-adjusted rate of 5.41 interceptions and 5.91 challenges per game. Despite a recorded challenge success rate of 0%, her presence and tactical acumen in reading the game make her an essential pillar in disrupting opponent advances. Though she ranks fourth in playmaking, her perceived value is rooted in her defensive reliability and strategic ball distribution, making her an integral component of HJK's overall strategy.