Tomoki Iwata stats
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Match-by-match stats
T. Iwata
BirminghamMidfielderBefore the next match
Cardiff v Birmingham, Saturday
What Cardiff allow right defensive midfielders
Position stats9 appearances at RCDM against Cardiff in their last 20 matches; league average from the Championship.
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As a right defensive midfielder, Tomoki Iwata has appeared in 11 Championship matches this season, totalling 967 minutes at an average rating of 6.85. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Championship midfielders.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026/2027.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 11 | 967 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 13 | 6.85 |
 Carabao Cup | 2 | 97 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.42 |
| Total | 13 | 1,064 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 13 | 6.78 |
Attacking stats
Tomoki Iwata has taken 15 shots with 1 on target (7% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 64 minutes. Those shots are worth 1 expected goals (xG), 0.1 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 56th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Tomoki Iwata has 2 assists and 10 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 97 minutes. Tomoki Iwata has set up 12 shots for teammates, worth 0.7 expected assists (xA). His creative output is strong, ranking in the 74th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Tomoki Iwata has completed 407 of 531 passes at 77% accuracy , plus 4 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 75th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Tomoki Iwata completes 1 dribbles at a 14% success rate and wins 29 duels .
Defending stats
Tomoki Iwata makes 13 tackles and 8 interceptions , adding 21 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 74 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 30th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Tomoki Iwata has committed 10 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
ChampionshipMainly right defensive midfielder (10 appearances), also at left defensive midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Birmingham squad
C. Vicente
27 yrs#7
A. Priske Flyger
22 yrs#9
D. Gray
30 yrs#10
S. Wright
29 yrs#11
P. Roberts29 yrs#16
L. Millar
27 yrs#17
J. Stansfield23 yrs#28
L. Vázquez
25 yrs#32
M. Ducksch
32 yrs#33
S. Paik
29 yrs#8
M. Leonard24 yrs#12
J. Solís
22 yrs#14
M. Bird26 yrs#18
T. Gardner-Hickman24 yrs#19T. Iwata
29 yrs#24
26 yrs
24 yrs
28 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 45 | 3,788 | 3 | 1 | 44 | 71 | 6.91 |
 FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6.68 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 7.20 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 40 | 3,319 | 6 | 1 | 29 | 58 | 7.16 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 175 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7.29 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premiership | 19 | 927 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 18 | 6.58 |
 Champions League | 3 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6.70 |
Premiership
Champions League2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | 13 | 597 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 6.43 |
2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 32 | 2,715 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 32 | 6.67 |
 AFC Champions League Elite | 7 | 522 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 7.08 |
2021
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 34 | 2,459 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 32 | 6.94 |
About Tomoki Iwata
Championship 2026/2027 season
This season in the Championship, Tomoki Iwata has scored 2 assists across 11 appearances (11 starts), totalling 967 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Tomoki Iwata has attempted 15 shots with 1 on target, a 7% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.97 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Tomoki Iwata has created 10 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 1 successful dribbles from 7 attempts (14% success rate). Tomoki Iwata has contributed 10 key passes and 10 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Tomoki Iwata has registered 13 tackles (7 won), 8 interceptions, and 21 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 407 from 531 pass attempts, a 77% pass accuracy rate. Tomoki Iwata has won 29 of 65 total duels.
Discipline
Tomoki Iwata has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 10 fouls and winning 1.
About Tomoki Iwata
Tomoki Iwata is a 29-year-old midfielder playing for Birmingham City in the Championship, representing Japan. Tomoki Iwata is right-footed and wears the number 24 shirt. Born on 7 April 1997.
Most recent appearance
Tomoki Iwata's most recent match was at home against Queens Park Rangers on January 2nd. Birmingham won 3-0. Tomoki Iwata played 90 minutes, registering 2 assists, 1 shot, 2 key passs, 1 tackle with a match rating of 8.25.
Recent matches
- January 2nd3-0 winvsQueens Park Rangers(90 mins, 2 assists, rating 8.25)
- August 15th4-0 winvsPreston North End(75 mins, rating 6.72)
- July 21st0-1 winatWest Bromwich Albion(90 mins, rating 6.83)
- May 5th2-2 drawvsMiddlesbrough(90 mins, rating 6.48)
- November 22nd1-2 winatDerby County(90 mins, rating 6.9)
Next fixture
Tomoki Iwata and Birmingham City are next in action on March 3rd against Cardiff City in the Championship. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Cardiff City vs Birmingham City match preview.
Teammates at Birmingham City
Tomoki Iwata currently plays alongside Christoph Klarer, Tomoki Iwata, August Priske Flyger, J. Beadle, M. Leonard, Jay Stansfield, Kristoffer Lund, Liam Millar, Marvin Ducksch, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Patrick Roberts, Ryan Allsop, Scott Wright, Lee Buchanan, Alex Cochrane, Carlos Vicente, Phil Neumann, Demarai Gray, Max Bird, Luis Vázquez, Seung-ho Paik, Dael Fry, Ethan Laird, Bradley Mayo, Taylor Gardner-Hickman and Jhon Solís at Birmingham City.