Daiju Sasaki
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Match-by-match stats
Daiju Sasaki 2025 season stats
As a striker, Daiju Sasaki has appeared in 31 J1 League matches this season, totalling 2,229 minutes at an average rating of 7.12. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other J1 League attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 0.20 | 41 |
| Goal involvements | 12 | 0.48 | 66 |
| Shots | 59 | 2.40 | 61 |
| Shots on target | 21 | 0.80 | 50 |
| Shot accuracy | 36.0% | n/a | 42 |
| Shot conversion | 8.0% | n/a | 35 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.24 | n/a | 38 |
| Big chances missed | 8 | 0.32 | 53 |
| Shots off target | 27 | 1.09 | 67 |
| Shots blocked | 14 | 0.57 | 46 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Assists | 7 | 0.30 | 86 |
| Key passes | 32 | 1.30 | 70 |
| Chances created | 32 | 1.29 | 72 |
| Big chances created | 12 | 0.48 | 92 |
Daiju Sasaki has taken 59 shots with 21 on target (36% accuracy), scoring 5 goals. That is a shot roughly every 38 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 61st percentile for shot volume among attackers. Daiju Sasaki has 7 assists and 32 key passes , creating 12 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 70 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 86th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 790 | 31.90 | 80 |
| Accurate passes | 549 | 22.20 | 76 |
| Pass accuracy | 69.0% | n/a | 32 |
| Long balls won | 8 | 0.32 | 36 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 8 | 0.32 | 71 |
| Backward passes | 203 | 8.20 | 74 |
| Passes (final third) | 76 | 3.07 | 70 |
Daiju Sasaki has completed 549 of 790 passes at 69% accuracy , plus 8 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 80th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 14 | 0.57 | 34 |
| Dribble attempts | 42 | 1.70 | 47 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 24 |
| Duels won | 246 | 9.93 | 92 |
| Aerials won | 149 | 6.02 | 90 |
| Touches | 1296 | 52.30 | 83 |
| Possession lost | 430 | 17.36 | 86 |
| Dribbled past | 18 | 0.73 | 77 |
| Fouls won | 62 | 2.50 | 95 |
| Dispossessed | 44 | 1.78 | 76 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Daiju Sasaki completes 14 dribbles at a 33% success rate and wins 246 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 24 | 0.97 | 46 |
| Tackles won | 16 | 0.65 | 53 |
| Interceptions | 10 | 0.40 | 60 |
| Clearances | 31 | 1.25 | 61 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 96 | 3.88 | 78 |
| 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 | 41 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 47 |
Daiju Sasaki makes 24 tackles and 10 interceptions , adding 31 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 93 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 46th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 42 | 1.70 | 64 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 11 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 26 | 1.05 | 94 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 11 |
| Foul involvements | 104 | 4.20 | 91 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Daiju Sasaki has committed 42 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly striker (15 appearances), also at right winger (5) and left winger (4).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Champions League Elite | 9 | 730 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 6.99 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 34 | 1,682 | 5 | 5 | 29 | 36 | 7.22 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFC Champions League Elite | 8 | 605 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 14 | 7.38 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 33 | 1,949 | 7 | 2 | 22 | 29 | 7.01 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 19 | 781 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 19 | 6.88 |
| AFC Champions League Elite | 1 | 60 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.73 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 30 | 1,027 | 1 | 3 | 16 | 18 | 6.31 |
About Daiju Sasaki
J1 League 2025 season
This season in the J1 League, Daiju Sasaki has scored 5 goals and 7 assists across 31 appearances (26 starts), totalling 2229 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. Daiju Sasaki has attempted 59 shots with 21 on target, a 36% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Daiju Sasaki has created 32 chances including 12 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 14 successful dribbles from 42 attempts (33% success rate). Daiju Sasaki has contributed 32 key passes and 34 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Daiju Sasaki has registered 24 tackles (16 won), 10 interceptions, and 31 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 549 from 790 pass attempts, a 69% pass accuracy rate. Daiju Sasaki has won 246 of 532 total duels.
Discipline
Daiju Sasaki has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 42 fouls and winning 62.
About Daiju Sasaki
Daiju Sasaki is a 26-year-old midfielder playing for Vissel Kobe in the J1 League, representing Japan. Daiju Sasaki is right-footed. Born on 17 September 1999.
Most recent appearance
Daiju Sasaki's most recent match was away at Al Ahli on June 9th. Vissel Kobe lost 1-2. Daiju Sasaki played 79 minutes, registering 2 shots, 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.41.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Daiju Sasaki and Vissel Kobe are next in action on November 22nd against Avispa Fukuoka in the J1 League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Avispa Fukuoka vs Vissel Kobe match preview.
Teammates at Vissel Kobe
Daiju Sasaki currently plays alongside Rikuto Hirose, Katsuya Nagato, Takahiro Ogihara, Nanasei Iino, Shuichi Gonda, Tetsushi Yamakawa, Juzo Ura, Yoshinori Muto, Yuta Goke, Kaito Yamada, Richard Monday Ubong, Kento Hamasaki, Daiya Maekawa, Yuya Osako, Hayato Watanabe, Tafuku Satomi, Haruya Ide, Rikuto Hashimoto, Mitsuki Hidaka, Gotoku Sakai, Boniface Nduka, Shota Arai, Takuya Iwanami, Jean Patric, Caetano, Jasutein Homma, Kota Watanabe, Anderson Lopes, Niina Tominaga, Taiga Seguchi, Diego, Ren Komatsu, Thuler, Shioki Takayama, Daiju Sasaki, Yosuke Ideguchi and Yuya Kuwasaki at Vissel Kobe.