Mitsuki Saito stats
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Match-by-match stats
M. Saito
Kyoto SangaMidfielder
M. Saito vs Kashima Antlers
3 games played, 1 more on the benchMitsuki Saito's next match is on Wednesday at 11:00 against Kashima Antlers. See how Mitsuki Saito did in earlier matches against Kashima Antlers.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
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| Nov 5, 2022 |
KSAvKAS
Wednesday 11:00Wed 11:00Before the next match
Kyoto Sanga v Kashima Antlers, WednesdayWhat Kashima Antlers allow defensive midfielders
Position stats1 appearances at CDM against Kashima Antlers in their last 20 matches; league average from the J1 League.
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Odds OutliersMitsuki Saito 2025 season stats
As a central midfielder, Mitsuki Saito has appeared in 5 J1 League matches this season, totalling 217 minutes at an average rating of 5.24. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other J1 League midfielders.
Attacking stats
Mitsuki Saito has taken 2 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 109 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 21st percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Mitsuki Saito has 0 assists and 1 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 217 minutes. Mitsuki Saito has set up 1 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 20th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Mitsuki Saito has completed 74 of 93 passes at 80% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 48th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Mitsuki Saito completes 0 dribbles and wins 11 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (1st percentile).
Defending stats
Mitsuki Saito makes 8 tackles and 2 interceptions , adding 9 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 27 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 97th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Mitsuki Saito has committed 7 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 7 fouls.
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly central midfielder (3 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Kyoto Sanga squad
M. Okugawa
30 yrs#7
R. Elias
27 yrs#9M. Túlio28 yrs#11A. Souza25 yrs#17D. Silva18 yrs#19T. Kato27 yrs#23K. Sakai19 yrs#29
S. Hiraga21 yrs#31
S. Nagasawa38 yrs#93J. Pedro27 yrs#6T. Yonemoto35 yrs#8
S. Fukuoka26 yrs#10Thiago24 yrs#14T. Hiraoka24 yrs#16T. Matsuda31 yrs#18
H. Morooka29 yrs#24S. Yoon
19 yrs#25M. Saito27 yrs#32
R. Nakano24 yrs#48H. Arai28 yrs#77F. Honda25 yrs#99
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Champions League Elite | 2 | 95 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6.96 |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 22 | 1,896 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 57 | 7.05 |
2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 26 | 1,694 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 33 | 5.79 |
About Mitsuki Saito
J1 League 2025 season
This season in the J1 League, Mitsuki Saito has featured across 5 appearances (3 starts), totalling 217 minutes. Mitsuki Saito has attempted 2 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, Mitsuki Saito has created 1 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. Mitsuki Saito has contributed 1 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Mitsuki Saito has registered 8 tackles (3 won), 2 interceptions, and 9 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 74 from 93 pass attempts, a 80% pass accuracy rate. Mitsuki Saito has won 11 of 24 total duels.
Discipline
Mitsuki Saito has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 7 fouls and winning 3.
About Mitsuki Saito
Mitsuki Saito is a 27-year-old midfielder playing for Kyoto Sanga in the J1 League, representing Japan. Mitsuki Saito is right-footed and wears the number 32 shirt. Born on 10 January 1999.
Most recent appearance
Mitsuki Saito's most recent match was away at Yokohama on February 9th. Kyoto Sanga won 0-1. Mitsuki Saito played 4 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 0.
Recent matches
- February 9th0-1 winatYokohama(4 mins, rating 0)
- August 12th0-3 lossvsYokohama F. Marinos(46 mins, rating 6.32)
- July 17th1-1 drawvsKashima Antlers(64 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.38)
- March 25th1-1 drawatShonan Bellmare(0 mins, rating 0)
- August 13th1-1 drawvsKawasaki Frontale(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Mitsuki Saito and Kyoto Sanga are next in action on July 1st against Kashima Antlers in the J1 League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Kyoto Sanga vs Kashima Antlers match preview.
Teammates at Kyoto Sanga
Mitsuki Saito currently plays alongside João Pedro, Sora Hiraga, Kodai Nagata, Yoshinori Suzuki, Taiyo Hiraoka, Hiroto Morooka, Thiago, Sung-jun Yoon, Hisashi Appiah Tawiah, Weverton, Yusuke Ishida, Takumi Kato, Akira Fantini, Masaaki Murakami, Masaya Okugawa, Temma Matsuda, Mitsuki Saito, Halls, Shimpei Fukuoka, Shun Nagasawa, Takaaki Shichi, Takuji Yonemoto, Ryuma Nakano, Ryosuke Yamanaka, Alex Souza, Rafael Elias, Henrique Trevisan, David Silva, Kyo Sato, Haruki Arai, Fuchi Honda, Gakuji Ota, Ren Kato, Kentaro Kakoi, Marco Túlio and Ko Sakai at Kyoto Sanga.