Roosa Ariyo

Roosa Ariyo is a standout forward for KuPS in the Kansallinen Liiga, known for her exceptional goal-scoring abilities. With a dual heritage, representing both Nigeria and Finland, Ariyo brings a diverse skill set to the pitch. Despite being 31 years old, she maintains impressive form, highlighted by her remarkable goal rate of 1.52 goals per game across her 6 appearances, clocking in a total of 313 minutes this season. Her ability to find the back of the net with such frequency underscores her poacher archetype, positioning her as an invaluable asset to her team.

Her technical attributes are further reflected in her expected goals (xG) of 0.88 per game, indicating a consistent knack for getting into promising goal-scoring situations. Although she doesn’t contribute to the score sheet through assists, her progressive carrying and passing distances, 38.7 and 40.94 respectively, demonstrate her involvement in advancing play and maintaining possession. Defensively, Ariyo averages 1.75 interceptions per game (possession-adjusted) and engages in 7.34 challenges per game, even as her success rate in those duels remains a potential area for improvement. Despite her estimated transfer value standing at €0, her high playmaker rank of 3.5 showcases her strategic importance and underscores her capacity to influence the game decisively.