Koya Kitagawa stats
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K. Kitagawa
Shimizu S-PulseForward
K. Kitagawa vs Machida Zelvia
2 games playedKoya Kitagawa's next match is tomorrow at 11:00 against Machida Zelvia. See how Koya Kitagawa did in earlier matches against Machida Zelvia.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
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| Jul 5, 2025 | |||||||||||
| May 11, 2025 |
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Tomorrow 11:00Wed 11:00Before the next match
Shimizu S-Pulse v Machida Zelvia, TomorrowWhat Machida Zelvia allow strikers
Position stats16 appearances at ST against Machida Zelvia in their last 20 matches; league average from the J1 League.
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Odds OutliersKoya Kitagawa 2026/2027 season stats
As a right winger, Koya Kitagawa has appeared in 5 J1 League matches this season, totalling 326 minutes at an average rating of 6.73. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other J1 League attackers.
Attacking stats
Koya Kitagawa has taken 7 shots with 3 on target (43% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 47 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 34th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Koya Kitagawa has 0 assists and 5 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 65 minutes. Koya Kitagawa has set up 5 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 28th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
Koya Kitagawa has completed 34 of 55 passes at 62% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 11th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
Koya Kitagawa completes 2 dribbles at a 40% success rate and wins 7 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (23rd percentile).
Defending stats
Koya Kitagawa makes 2 tackles and 2 interceptions , adding 3 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 163 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 27th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
Koya Kitagawa has committed 3 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly right winger (3 appearances), also at right midfielder (1).
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Shimizu S-Pulse squad
Dieguinho
31 yrs#2
D. Won
28 yrs#6
K. Inoue
28 yrs#8
M. Yumiba24 yrs#17
T. Hirato29 yrs#18K. Matsuzaki28 yrs#21R. Hariu18 yrs#27Y. Doi19 yrs#33S. Tatemi17 yrs#35K. Koizumi31 yrs#37K. Suzuki23 yrs#41Y. Shimamoto19 yrs#47T. Fujii27 yrs#50K. Kozuka32 yrs#81R. Ohata22 yrs#97
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 37 | 2,284 | 10 | 0 | 33 | 16 | 6.84 |
2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 10 | 374 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 6.73 |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Admiral Bundesliga | 13 | 258 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.12 |
 Europa League | 7 | 175 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3.76 |
 Europa Conference League | 2 | 102 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3.37 |
About Koya Kitagawa
J1 League 2026/2027 season
This season in the J1 League, Koya Kitagawa has scored 1 goal across 5 appearances (4 starts), totalling 326 minutes. That works out to 0.3 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Koya Kitagawa has attempted 7 shots with 3 on target, a 43% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Koya Kitagawa has created 5 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 2 successful dribbles from 5 attempts (40% success rate). Koya Kitagawa has contributed 5 key passes and 5 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Koya Kitagawa has registered 2 tackles (1 won), 2 interceptions, and 3 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 34 from 55 pass attempts, a 62% pass accuracy rate. Koya Kitagawa has won 7 of 22 total duels.
Discipline
Koya Kitagawa has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 3 fouls and winning 2.
About Koya Kitagawa
Koya Kitagawa is a 30-year-old forward playing for Shimizu S-Pulse in the J1 League, representing Japan. Koya Kitagawa is right-footed and wears the number 49 shirt. Born on 26 July 1996.
Most recent appearance
Koya Kitagawa's most recent match was away at Mito Hollyhock on August 31st. Shimizu S-Pulse won 1-2. Koya Kitagawa played 46 minutes with a match rating of 6.44.
Recent matches
- August 31st1-2 winatMito Hollyhock(46 mins, rating 6.44)
- October 29th2-1 winvsJEF United(27 mins, rating 6.43)
- March 23rd1-0 lossatCerezo Osaka(90 mins, rating 6.67)
- December 31st0-1 lossvsYokohama F. Marinos(87 mins, rating 6.59)
- November 22nd0-1 winatNagoya Grampus(76 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.5)
Next fixture
Koya Kitagawa and Shimizu S-Pulse are next in action on July 1st against Machida Zelvia in the J1 League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Shimizu S-Pulse vs Machida Zelvia match preview.
Teammates at Shimizu S-Pulse
Koya Kitagawa currently plays alongside Joo-young Eom, Kazuki Kozuka, Yuji Takahashi, Kenta Inoue, Keigo Suzuki, Sodai Hasukawa, Shun Tatemi, Yui Inokoshi, Capixaba, Mateus Brunetti, Yuki Honda, Koya Kitagawa, Ryo Germain, Taiki Hirato, Yuji Doi, Kei Ishikawa, Tomotaro Sasaki, Haruto Hidaka, Jelani Reshaun Sumiyoshi, Kai Matsuzaki, Togo Umeda, Dieguinho, Rinsei Ohata, Tomoya Fujii, Narumu Ono, Ryota Hariu, Yutaka Yoshida, Kei Koizumi, Kosuke Kinoshita, Hidehiro Sugai, Yudai Shimamoto, Seung-wook Park, Se-hun Oh, Du-jae Won, Masaki Yumiba, Sen Takagi and Yuya Oki at Shimizu S-Pulse.