Matti Peltola

Midfielder #4
Age 23 years
Nationality Finland
Market Value €1M

Career

No transfer history

Matti Peltola is D.C. United's bronze sniper, and he is rapidly building his body of work. Arriving from HJK Helsinki, the Finnish international is yet to lift major silverware but is quickly making his mark on the pitch. We are watching a highly unique profile take shape.

The data paints a fascinating picture of a player evolving beyond his initial blueprint. With just 449 minutes logged across five appearances, our verdict is that he is an emerging talent hitting top form. He operates with an unexpected Shooting threat, converting chances with a frequency that marks him as a genuine hazard in the final third. He holds the SILVER BOOT badge for his goalscoring contributions, netting once already in his limited outings. But he is not just about the final touch. His defensive work remains off the charts, earning him the prestigious INTERCEPTOR badge. He reads the game brilliantly, stealing possession before immediately transitioning into a clinical finisher. It is early days, but this upward trajectory is impossible to ignore.

Valued at a stable €1M, Peltola represents a shrewd investment. If he maintains this blistering run and marries his defensive grit with this attacking bite, his stock will inevitably soar. He is fast becoming a crucial asset for the crunch matches ahead.

Player Rating

Matti Peltola
56
Rating
30
slump
Form
⚡ Skills 35
🎯 Clutch 49
🎨 Style 85
📊 Ability 56
💰 Fair Value
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Midfielder

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

Scout Report

Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.

Matti Peltola is a exceptional INTERCEPTOR for DC United. Evidence: 2.0 Interceptions/90.

Also shows: above average SILVER BOOT (20% Goal Frequency)

Player DNA

Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.

A specialist who excels in Shooting (83/100) but has room to grow in Passing.

Physical profile: Tall For Position.

Matti Peltola Traits

Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.

vs Midfielders

Height 86%
Experience 30%

vs Major League Soccer

Height 63%
Experience 28%

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 45 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 83 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 81 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 33 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 31 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 45
Shooting 83
Defense 81
Workrate 33
Passing 31
Key Strength 83 Shooting
Area to Watch 31 Passing

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Matti Peltola this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
May 03, 2026 New York City FC 0-2 DC United Major League Soccer 97' 7.3 - - 60 Yankee Stadium
Apr 25, 2026 DC United 3-2 Orlando City SC Major League Soccer 95' 6.9 - - 89 Audi Field
Apr 22, 2026 New York Red Bulls 4-4 DC United Major League Soccer 95' 6.9 - - 100 Sports Illustrated Stadium
Apr 18, 2026 Philadelphia Union 0-0 DC United Major League Soccer 90' 6.6 0 0 21 Subaru Park
Apr 11, 2026 New England Revolution 1-0 DC United Major League Soccer 94' 7.3 0 0 24 Gillette Stadium
Apr 04, 2026 DC United 0-4 FC Dallas Major League Soccer 94' 7.0 0 0 46 Audi Field
Mar 21, 2026 Atlanta United FC 0-0 DC United Major League Soccer 90' 7.6 0 0 18 Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Mar 15, 2026 Chicago Fire 1-2 DC United Major League Soccer 90' 7.6 1 0 94 Soldier Field
Mar 07, 2026 DC United 1-2 Inter Miami Major League Soccer 89' 7.0 0 0 42 M&T Bank Stadium
Mar 01, 2026 Austin 1-0 DC United Major League Soccer 90' 7.2 0 0 39 Q2 Stadium
Feb 22, 2026 DC United 1-0 Philadelphia Union Major League Soccer 90' 7.2 0 0 43 Audi Field

Player Market Value

Track Matti Peltola's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €800K
Peak Value €800K (Q2'24)
€800K €400K €0
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