Koya Kitagawa
Japan
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Koya Kitagawa 2026/2027 season stats
As a right winger, Koya Kitagawa has appeared in 3 J1 League matches this season, totalling 253 minutes at an average rating of 6.92. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other J1 League attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.40 | 58 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.36 | 38 |
| Shots | 7 | 2.50 | 57 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 1.10 | 60 |
| Shot accuracy | 43.0% | n/a | 62 |
| Shot conversion | 14.0% | n/a | 53 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.33 | n/a | 48 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.71 | 88 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 1.07 | 58 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.36 | 35 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Key passes | 5 | 1.80 | 68 |
| Chances created | 5 | 1.78 | 68 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.71 | 95 |
Koya Kitagawa has taken 7 shots with 3 on target (43% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 36 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 57th 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 51 minutes. Koya Kitagawa has set up 5 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 30th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 44 | 15.70 | 30 |
| Accurate passes | 28 | 10.00 | 22 |
| Pass accuracy | 64.0% | n/a | 20 |
| Long balls won | 2 | 0.71 | 72 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.36 | 72 |
| Backward passes | 6 | 2.13 | 2 |
| Passes (final third) | 4 | 1.42 | 30 |
Koya Kitagawa has completed 28 of 44 passes at 64% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 30th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.71 | 45 |
| Dribble attempts | 4 | 1.42 | 45 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 73 |
| Duels won | 7 | 2.49 | 18 |
| Aerials won | 3 | 1.07 | 32 |
| Touches | 75 | 26.70 | 8 |
| Possession lost | 29 | 10.32 | 32 |
| Dribbled past | 4 | 1.42 | 98 |
| Fouls won | 2 | 0.71 | 28 |
| Dispossessed | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Koya Kitagawa completes 2 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 7 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (32nd percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 1 | 0.36 | 28 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Interceptions | 1 | 0.36 | 52 |
| Clearances | 3 | 1.07 | 72 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 3 | 1.07 | 2 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 48 |
Koya Kitagawa makes 1 tackles and 1 interceptions , adding 3 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 253 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 28th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 2 | 0.71 | 20 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides | 5 | 1.78 | 95 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 32 |
| Foul involvements | 4 | 1.42 | 12 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Koya Kitagawa has committed 2 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly right winger (2 appearances), also at right midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs attackersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Koya Kitagawa previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 37 | 2,284 | 10 | 0 | 33 | 16 | 6.84 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 10 | 374 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 6.73 |
| 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 3 appearances (3 starts), totalling 253 minutes. That works out to 0.4 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 4 attempts (50% success rate). Koya Kitagawa has contributed 5 key passes and 5 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Koya Kitagawa has registered 1 tackles (0 won), 1 interceptions, and 3 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 28 from 44 pass attempts, a 64% pass accuracy rate. Koya Kitagawa has won 7 of 19 total duels.
Discipline
Koya Kitagawa has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 2 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 Cerezo Osaka on March 23rd. Shimizu S-Pulse lost 1-0. Koya Kitagawa played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 key pass with a match rating of 6.67.
Recent matches
- 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)
- July 15th1-2 lossvsFagiano Okayama(24 mins, rating 7.04)
- February 9th1-0 lossatShonan Bellmare(58 mins, rating 6.88)
Next fixture
Koya Kitagawa and Shimizu S-Pulse are next in action on April 17th against Kawasaki Frontale in the J1 League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Kawasaki Frontale vs Shimizu S-Pulse match preview.
Teammates at Shimizu S-Pulse
Koya Kitagawa currently plays alongside Kenta Inoue, Ryota Hariu, Joo-young Eom, Keigo Suzuki, Yutaka Yoshida, Yuji Takahashi, Dieguinho, Capixaba, Koya Kitagawa, Tomotaro Sasaki, Kazuki Kozuka, Mateus Brunetti, Yuki Honda, Haruto Hidaka, Tomoya Fujii, Kai Matsuzaki, Yuji Doi, Sodai Hasukawa, Jelani Reshaun Sumiyoshi, Rinsei Ohata, Ryo Germain, Kei Ishikawa, Togo Umeda, Kei Koizumi, Kosuke Kinoshita, Hidehiro Sugai, Yudai Shimamoto, Se-hun Oh, Seung-wook Park, Du-jae Won, Masaki Yumiba, Sen Takagi, Yuya Oki and Kanta Chiba at Shimizu S-Pulse.