Kaku
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Match-by-match stats
Kaku 2025/2026 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Kaku has appeared in 22 UAE Pro League matches this season, totalling 1,836 minutes at an average rating of 7.40. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other UAE Pro League midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 0.20 | 76 |
| Goal involvements | 12 | 0.59 | 95 |
| Shots | 32 | 1.60 | 66 |
| Shots on target | 11 | 0.50 | 66 |
| Shot accuracy | 34.0% | n/a | 68 |
| Shot conversion | 13.0% | n/a | 79 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.36 | n/a | 76 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.05 | 53 |
| Shots off target | 12 | 0.59 | 59 |
| Shots blocked | 12 | 0.59 | 83 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.05 | 66 |
| Assists | 8 | 0.40 | 96 |
| Key passes | 69 | 3.40 | 98 |
| Chances created | 61 | 2.99 | 98 |
| Big chances created | 13 | 0.64 | 98 |
Kaku has taken 32 shots with 11 on target (34% accuracy), scoring 4 goals. That is a shot roughly every 57 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 66th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Kaku has 8 assists and 69 key passes , creating 13 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 30 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 96th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 849 | 41.60 | 63 |
| Accurate passes | 690 | 33.80 | 58 |
| Pass accuracy | 81.0% | n/a | 29 |
| Long balls won | 56 | 2.75 | 70 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 40 | 1.96 | 97 |
| Backward passes | 173 | 8.48 | 83 |
| Passes (final third) | 160 | 7.84 | 76 |
Kaku has completed 690 of 849 passes at 81% accuracy , plus 40 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 63rd percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 0.15 | 7 |
| Dribble attempts | 13 | 0.64 | 22 |
| Dribble success | 0.2% | n/a | 6 |
| Duels won | 45 | 2.21 | 3 |
| Aerials won | 3 | 0.15 | 3 |
| Touches | 1138 | 55.80 | 57 |
| Possession lost | 289 | 14.17 | 83 |
| Dribbled past | 11 | 0.54 | 43 |
| Fouls won | 13 | 0.64 | 14 |
| Dispossessed | 7 | 0.34 | 14 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Kaku completes 3 dribbles at a 23% success rate and wins 45 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (3rd percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 26 | 1.27 | 37 |
| Tackles won | 18 | 0.88 | 47 |
| Interceptions | 14 | 0.69 | 48 |
| Clearances | 7 | 0.34 | 13 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 74 | 3.63 | 36 |
| 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 | 38 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 46 |
Kaku makes 26 tackles and 14 interceptions , adding 7 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 71 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 37th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 16 | 0.78 | 16 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.15 | 34 |
| Red cards | 1 | 0.05 | 90 |
| Offsides | 4 | 0.20 | 79 |
| Fouls per card | 4.00 | n/a | 31 |
| Foul involvements | 29 | 1.42 | 7 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Kaku has committed 16 fouls and received 3 yellow cards with 1 red card . That is roughly a booking every 4 fouls.
Positions played
UAE Pro LeagueMainly right central midfielder (15 appearances), also at right striker (3) and left central midfielder (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UAE Pro League | 24 | 1,872 | 6 | 9 | 73 | 23 | 7.58 |
 AFC Champions League Elite | 8 | 569 | 3 | 1 | 24 | 5 | 6.57 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendly International | 3 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.55 |
 FIFA Intercontinental Cup | 2 | 121 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 7.62 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification South America | 11 | 190 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 5.06 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAE Pro League | 20 | 1,478 | 5 | 6 | 72 | 14 | 7.85 |
| AFC Champions League Elite | 11 | 977 | 4 | 4 | 30 | 11 | 7.77 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pro League | 26 | 1,891 | 6 | 15 | 83 | 19 | 7.73 |
 Kings Cup | 1 | 120 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 10.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | 15 | 1,109 | 3 | 2 | 33 | 23 | 7.40 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Copa America | 2 | 153 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 8.21 |
About Kaku
UAE Pro League 2025/2026 season
This season in the UAE Pro League, Kaku has scored 4 goals and 8 assists across 22 appearances (21 starts), totalling 1836 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0.4 assists per 90 minutes. Kaku has attempted 32 shots with 11 on target, a 34% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Kaku has created 61 chances including 13 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 3 successful dribbles from 13 attempts (23% success rate). Kaku has contributed 69 key passes and 116 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Kaku has registered 26 tackles (18 won), 14 interceptions, and 7 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 690 from 849 pass attempts, a 81% pass accuracy rate. Kaku has won 45 of 96 total duels.
Discipline
Kaku has received 3 yellow cards and 1 red card this season, committing 16 fouls and winning 13.
About Kaku
Kaku is a 31-year-old midfielder playing for Al Ain in the UAE Pro League, representing Argentina. Kaku is left-footed and wears the number 17 shirt. Born on 11 January 1995.
Most recent appearance
Kaku's most recent match was away at United States on July 17th. Al Ain lost 4-1. Kaku played 10 minutes with a match rating of 6.33.
Recent matches
Teammates at Al Ain
Kaku currently plays alongside J. Loulendo, H. Muhammed, M. Palacios, Đorđe Skoko, Rafa Rodrigues, A. Jašić, I. Okpoti, Ramy Rabia, M. Ratnik, H. Rahimi, A. Niang, Y. Ben Khaleq, Sorin Ziane, Mohammed Al Baloushi, Adrian Șut, Baba Bello Ilou, Joshua Udoh, Erik, Valentino Lazaro, Mohammed Bu Sanda, Hazem Mohammad, Khalid Eissa, Jonatas Santos, Kaku, Soufiane Rahimi, A. Traoré and Georgios Giakoumakis at Al Ain.