Hiroki Sakai stats
Japan
Match-by-match stats
H. Sakai
AucklandDefender
H. Sakai vs Western Sydney
4 games playedHiroki Sakai's next match is on Saturday at 07:00 against Western Sydney. See how Hiroki Sakai did in earlier matches against Western Sydney.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
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| Jan 26, 2025 |
WSWvAUC
Saturday 07:00Sat 07:00Before the next match
Western Sydney v Auckland, SaturdayWhat Western Sydney allow right backs
Position stats19 appearances at RB against Western Sydney in their last 20 matches; league average from the A-League Men.
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Odds OutliersHiroki Sakai 2026/2027 season stats
As a right back, Hiroki Sakai has appeared in 1 A-League Men match this season, totalling 90 minutes at an average rating of 7.09. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other A-League Men defenders.
Attacking stats
Hiroki Sakai has 0 assists and 1 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 90 minutes. Hiroki Sakai has set up 1 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is strong, ranking in the 76th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Hiroki Sakai has completed 24 of 33 passes at 73% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 27th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Hiroki Sakai completes 0 dribbles and wins 4 duels .
Defending stats
Hiroki Sakai makes 2 tackles and 2 interceptions , adding 9 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 45 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 90th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Hiroki Sakai has committed 0 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
A-League MenMainly right back (1 appearance).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Auckland squad
L. Rogerson
28 yrs#7
S. Cosgrove
29 yrs#9
I. Prins21 yrs#21A. Cartwright18 yrs#24J. Bidois21 yrs#35R. Rutherford21 yrs#37
L. Brook
25 yrs#77
L. Bayliss24 yrs#6
C. Howieson31 yrs#7
L. Felipe Gallegos
34 yrs#8D. Normann
24 yrs#16M. Leuluai19 yrs#18O. Middleton21 yrs#19J. Brimmer28 yrs#22V. Fitzharris18 yrs#57
36 yrs
27 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 A-League Men | 22 | 1,565 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 48 | 6.89 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-League Men | 25 | 2,189 | 3 | 4 | 18 | 63 | 7.43 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 10 | 558 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 6.97 |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 25 | 2,083 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 42 | 6.82 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Champions League Elite | 3 | 197 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 4.93 |
2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 20 | 1,532 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 35 | 6.55 |
| AFC Champions League Elite | 8 | 699 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 14 | 7.24 |
2021
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 14 | 1,161 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 30 | 7.23 |
About Hiroki Sakai
A-League Men 2026/2027 season
This season in the A-League Men, Hiroki Sakai has featured across 1 appearances (1 starts), totalling 90 minutes. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Hiroki Sakai has created 1 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. Hiroki Sakai has contributed 1 key passes and 5 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Hiroki Sakai has registered 2 tackles (2 won), 2 interceptions, and 9 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 24 from 33 pass attempts, a 73% pass accuracy rate. Hiroki Sakai has won 4 of 5 total duels.
Discipline
Hiroki Sakai has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 0 fouls and winning 0.
About Hiroki Sakai
Hiroki Sakai is a 36-year-old defender playing for Auckland in the A-League Men, representing Japan. Hiroki Sakai is right-footed and wears the number 2 shirt. Born on 12 April 1990.
Most recent appearance
Hiroki Sakai's most recent match was at home against Melbourne City on November 11th. Auckland won 3-1. Hiroki Sakai played 90 minutes, registering 1 key pass, 2 tackles with a match rating of 7.09.
Recent matches
- November 11th3-1 winvsMelbourne City(90 mins, rating 7.09)
- February 2nd1-0 lossatAl Ahli(48 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.71)
- November 12th1-0 winvsSydney(90 mins, rating 6.68)
- February 15th0-3 winatAdelaide United(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.28)
- April 16th1-1 drawvsAdelaide United(90 mins, rating 6.51)
Next fixture
Hiroki Sakai and Auckland are next in action on April 4th against Western Sydney Wanderers in the A-League Men. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Western Sydney Wanderers vs Auckland match preview.
Teammates at Auckland
Hiroki Sakai currently plays alongside Daniel Normann, Hiroki Sakai, Ralph Rutherford, Jonty Bidois, Luis Felipe Gallegos, Cameron Howieson, Nando Pijnaker, Joseph Knowles, Aaron Cartwright, Aaron Calver, Jake Brimmer, Oliver Sail, Ronan Wynne, Isa Prins, Callan Elliot, Sam Cosgrove, Van Fitzharris, Marley Leuluai, Luka Vicelich, Michael Woud, Logan Rogerson, Lachlan Bayliss, Francis de Vries, Lachlan Brook and Oliver Middleton at Auckland.