Silja Tuominen

Silja Tuominen is a Finnish professional footballer who plays as a central attacking midfielder for Åland United in the Kansallinen Liiga. At the age of 25, she has established herself as a dedicated and hardworking presence on the field. Known for her relentless energy and determination, Tuominen has become a pivotal player for her team. Over the course of 17 games, she has clocked a total of 1,543 minutes on the pitch, demonstrating her endurance and ability to maintain performance throughout the season.

Despite her role as a central attacking midfielder, Silja Tuominen is characterized more by her work rate and defensive contributions than her offensive output, as highlights of her statistical profile suggest. While she has not recorded any assists and averages 0.12 goals per game with an expected goals (xG) rate matching that figure, her forte shines in disrupting the opponent's play. With an impressive 4.35 possession-adjusted interceptions per game and an 8.57 possession-adjusted challenges per game, Tuominen excels in her defensive duties. Her progressive carrying distance stands at 40.87 meters per game, complemented by a progressive passing distance of 190.73 meters, indicating her ability to facilitate play forward effectively. Though her challenge success rate is noted at 0%, her player archetype as a "Worker" reinforces her tenacity and commitment to contributing to the team's broader tactics.