Sho Sasaki
Japan
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Sho Sasaki 2026/2027 season stats
As a left center back, Sho Sasaki has appeared in 5 J1 League matches this season, totalling 450 minutes at an average rating of 7.20. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other J1 League defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Shots | 5 | 1.00 | 77 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 0.80 | 95 |
| Shot accuracy | 80.0% | n/a | 86 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 39 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 39 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.20 | 38 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.20 | 98 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Key passes | 2 | 0.40 | 44 |
| Chances created | 2 | 0.40 | 43 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.20 | 69 |
Sho Sasaki has taken 5 shots with 4 on target (80% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 90 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 77th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Sho Sasaki has 0 assists and 2 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 225 minutes. Sho Sasaki has set up 2 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 40th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 313 | 62.60 | 87 |
| Accurate passes | 277 | 55.40 | 87 |
| Pass accuracy | 88.0% | n/a | 85 |
| Long balls won | 12 | 2.40 | 62 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Backward passes | 21 | 4.20 | 48 |
| Passes (final third) | 59 | 11.80 | 94 |
Sho Sasaki has completed 277 of 313 passes at 88% accuracy . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 87th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 17 |
| Dribble attempts | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 17 |
| Duels won | 28 | 5.60 | 82 |
| Aerials won | 11 | 2.20 | 62 |
| Touches | 383 | 76.60 | 85 |
| Possession lost | 45 | 9.00 | 22 |
| Dribbled past | 4 | 0.80 | 81 |
| Fouls won | 8 | 1.60 | 86 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.20 | 36 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Sho Sasaki completes 0 dribbles and wins 28 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 9 | 1.80 | 78 |
| Tackles won | 4 | 0.80 | 57 |
| Interceptions | 6 | 1.20 | 64 |
| Clearances | 15 | 3.00 | 34 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 28 | 5.60 | 93 |
| 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 | 40 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 48 |
Sho Sasaki makes 9 tackles and 6 interceptions , adding 15 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 50 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 78th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 3 | 0.60 | 40 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.20 | 73 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Fouls per card | 3.00 | n/a | 73 |
| Foul involvements | 11 | 2.20 | 70 |
| 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 |
Sho Sasaki has committed 3 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3 fouls.
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly left center back (5 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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25 yrs
25 yrsSho Sasaki previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Champions League Elite | 5 | 394 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 7.06 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 37 | 3,251 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 63 | 7.21 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 36 | 3,240 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 49 | 7.31 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Champions League Two | 5 | 359 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 7.27 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 32 | 2,880 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 56 | 7.35 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 34 | 2,984 | 3 | 2 | 24 | 47 | 6.24 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 30 | 2,587 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 42 | 7.18 |
About Sho Sasaki
J1 League 2026/2027 season
This season in the J1 League, Sho Sasaki has featured across 5 appearances (5 starts), totalling 450 minutes. Sho Sasaki has attempted 5 shots with 4 on target, a 80% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Sho Sasaki has created 2 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. Sho Sasaki has contributed 2 key passes and 3 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Sho Sasaki has registered 9 tackles (4 won), 6 interceptions, and 15 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 277 from 313 pass attempts, a 88% pass accuracy rate. Sho Sasaki has won 28 of 42 total duels.
Discipline
Sho Sasaki has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 3 fouls and winning 8.
About Sho Sasaki
Sho Sasaki is a 36-year-old defender playing for Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the J1 League, representing Japan. Sho Sasaki is right-footed and wears the number 19 shirt. Born on 2 October 1989.
Most recent appearance
Sho Sasaki's most recent match was away at Nagoya Grampus on May 4th. Sanfrecce Hiroshima won 3-0. Sho Sasaki played 90 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.9.
Recent matches
- May 4th3-0 winvsNagoya Grampus(90 mins, rating 6.9)
- April 11th0-0 drawatGamba Osaka(90 mins, rating 6.94)
- April 3rd1-1 drawvsKawasaki Frontale(90 mins, rating 6.69)
- January 21st1-4 winatUrawa Reds(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.87)
- December 3rd3-0 winvsJEF United(90 mins, rating 7.62)
Next fixture
Sho Sasaki and Sanfrecce Hiroshima are next in action on June 11th against Lion City Sailors FC in the AFC Champions League Two. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Lion City Sailors FC match preview.
Teammates at Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Sho Sasaki currently plays alongside Hikaru Ogawa, Takuma Asano, Hayao Kawabe, Hayato Araki, Taichi Yamasaki, Shun Ayukawa, Takumu Kawamura, Shimon Kobayashi, Yudai Tanaka, Takaaki Shichi, Sota Koshimichi, Mutsuki Kato, Issei Ouchi, Shuto Nakano, Sébastien Haller, Keisuke Osako, Shunki Higashi, Rento Noguchi, Yotaro Nakajima, Ju-sung Kim, Taishi Matsumoto, Naoki Maeda, Naoto Arai, Daiki Suga, Tsukasa Shiotani, Sho Sasaki and Akito Suzuki at Sanfrecce Hiroshima.