Masaki Watai stats
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M. Watai
Kashiwa ReysolMidfielder
M. Watai vs FC Tokyo
3 games played, 1 more on the benchMasaki Watai's next match is tomorrow at 11:00 against FC Tokyo. See how Masaki Watai did in earlier matches against FC Tokyo.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
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| Jul 5, 2025 | |||||||||||
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| Jun 23, 2021 |
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Tomorrow 11:00Wed 11:00Before the next match
FC Tokyo v Kashiwa Reysol, TomorrowWhat FC Tokyo allow left attacking midfielders
Position stats9 appearances at LCAM against FC Tokyo in their last 20 matches; league average from the J1 League.
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Odds OutliersMasaki Watai 2026/2027 season stats
As a left attacking midfielder, Masaki Watai has appeared in 5 J1 League matches this season, totalling 243 minutes at an average rating of 7.10. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other J1 League midfielders.
Attacking stats
Masaki Watai has taken 3 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 81 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 43rd percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Masaki Watai has 5 assists and 12 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 22 minutes. Masaki Watai has set up 17 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 99th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Masaki Watai has completed 143 of 156 passes at 92% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 79th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Masaki Watai completes 0 dribbles and wins 3 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (2nd percentile).
Defending stats
Masaki Watai makes 1 tackles and 1 interceptions . That is a tackle roughly every 243 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 6th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Masaki Watai has committed 4 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2 fouls.
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly left attacking midfielder (2 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Kashiwa Reysol squad
K. Endo
28 yrs#5
M. Hosoya25 yrs#9
T. Okubo28 yrs#14
S. Fujio25 yrs#15K. Yuruki31 yrs#16
Y. Kakita29 yrs#18Y. Segawa32 yrs#20S. Furuya21 yrs#30Y. Yamada26 yrs#6Y. Koizumi30 yrs#8M. Watai27 yrs#11K. Tezuka30 yrs#17H. Nakama34 yrs#19Y. Konishi28 yrs#21K. Chonan17 yrs#23
T. Kubo27 yrs#24
K. Kumasaka25 yrs#27
S. Toshima31 yrs#28S. Iwanaga21 yrs#33N. Nakagawa24 yrs#39R. Harakawa33 yrs#40Y. Kamo18 yrs#43K. Yuba26 yrs#44M. Mitsuta27 yrs#51H. Yamauchi25 yrs#87
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 28 | 1,535 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 13 | 6.78 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Portugal | 13 | 421 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 6.68 |
 Taça De Portugal | 1 | 80 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Portugal | 15 | 516 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 5 | 6.67 |
2021
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 27 | 1,287 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 8 | 6.73 |
About Masaki Watai
J1 League 2026/2027 season
This season in the J1 League, Masaki Watai has scored 5 assists across 5 appearances (2 starts), totalling 243 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 1.9 assists per 90 minutes. Masaki Watai has attempted 3 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Masaki Watai has created 11 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. Masaki Watai has contributed 12 key passes and 5 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Masaki Watai has registered 1 tackles (1 won), 1 interceptions, and 0 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 143 from 156 pass attempts, a 92% pass accuracy rate. Masaki Watai has won 3 of 13 total duels.
Discipline
Masaki Watai has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 4 fouls and winning 2.
About Masaki Watai
Masaki Watai is a 27-year-old midfielder playing for Kashiwa Reysol in the J1 League, representing Japan. Masaki Watai is right-footed and wears the number 11 shirt. Born on 18 July 1999.
Most recent appearance
Masaki Watai's most recent match was away at Machida Zelvia on May 24th. Kashiwa Reysol won 2-4. Masaki Watai played 44 minutes, registering 2 assists, 4 key passs, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.4.
Recent matches
- May 24th2-4 winatMachida Zelvia(44 mins, 2 assists, rating 7.4)
- September 2nd2-1 lossatJeonbuk Motors(44 mins, rating 6.93)
- December 24th2-3 winatKyoto Sanga(75 mins, 2 assists, 1 yellow card, rating 8.05)
- April 17th0-2 lossvsYokohama F. Marinos(46 mins, rating 6.36)
- June 27th4-2 winvsV-Varen Nagasaki(44 mins, rating 6.81)
Next fixture
Masaki Watai and Kashiwa Reysol are next in action on July 1st against FC Tokyo in the J1 League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the FC Tokyo vs Kashiwa Reysol match preview.
Teammates at Kashiwa Reysol
Masaki Watai currently plays alongside Sota Iwanaga, Yoshio Koizumi, Mao Hosoya, Kengo Nagai, Yusuke Segawa, Daiki Sugioka, Kaiji Chonan, Kanade Tsuneto, Yuki Kakita, Yuito Kamo, Seiya Baba, Keita Endo, Shota Fujio, Wataru Harada, Tomoya Inukai, Kenta Matsumoto, Haruki Saruta, Koya Yuruki, Shusuke Furuya, Hayato Nakama, Koki Kumasaka, Makoto Mitsuta, Sachiro Toshima, Raku Sato, Riki Harakawa, Kohei Tezuka, Yusei Yamanouchi, Ryosuke Kojima, Hinata Yamauchi, Masaki Watai, Tomoya Wakahara, Tomoaki Okubo, Yudai Konishi, Tojiro Kubo, Kenshin Yuba, Nobuteru Nakagawa, Shogo Asada, Taiyo Koga, Hiromu Mitsumaru and Yuto Yamada at Kashiwa Reysol.