Tiia Peltonen is a highly skilled central defender for Fortuna Hjørring in the Danish Elitedivisionen. At 29, she brings her wealth of experience to the pitch, having accumulated 2248 minutes across 24 matches in the latest season. As a Finnish national team player, Peltonen is renowned for her tactical awareness and solid defensive capabilities. Although her primary focus is on defense, Peltonen manages to contribute to the scoreboard as reflected by her goals per 90 of 0.13, showcasing her potential threat during set-pieces and in specific attacking scenarios.
Peltonen excels in her role as a ball-playing center-back, contributing significantly to her team's progression up the field. Her progressive passing distance averages 478.83 meters per 90 minutes, demonstrating her ability to distribute the ball effectively from the back line. While her progressive carrying distance of 54.69 meters illustrates her inclination to move the ball forward, it is her defensive statistics that truly stand out. With possession-adjusted interceptions per 90 at 6.94, Peltonen plays a crucial role in breaking up the opposition's attacks. However, despite her tactical defensive presence, her challenge success rate remains an area for development. With a playmaker rank of 3.5, she remains a key component of Fortuna Hjørring's defensive setup, blending defensive robustness with the finesse required for initiating attacks.
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