Sho Sasaki stats
Japan
Match-by-match stats
S. Sasaki
SanfrecceDefenderBefore the next match
V-Varen Nagasaki v Sanfrecce, Wednesday
What V-Varen Nagasaki allow left centre backs
Position stats10 appearances at LCB against V-Varen Nagasaki in their last 20 matches; league average from the J1 League.
Best odds on S. Sasaki
Odds OutliersSho Sasaki 2026/2027 season stats
As a left center back, Sho Sasaki has appeared in 8 J1 League matches this season, totalling 676 minutes at an average rating of 7.34. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other J1 League defenders.
Attacking stats
Sho Sasaki has taken 6 shots with 5 on target (83% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 113 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 68th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Sho Sasaki has 0 assists and 6 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 113 minutes. Sho Sasaki has set up 6 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 35th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Sho Sasaki has completed 544 of 607 passes at 90% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 98th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Sho Sasaki completes 0 dribbles and wins 39 duels .
Defending stats
Sho Sasaki makes 12 tackles and 12 interceptions , adding 23 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 56 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 68th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Sho Sasaki has committed 4 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4 fouls.
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly left center back (8 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Sanfrecce squad
K. Yengi
27 yrs#9A. Suzuki
23 yrs#10M. Kato29 yrs#11
S. Haller
32 yrs#22S. Ayukawa25 yrs#23
T. Asano31 yrs#29
N. Maeda31 yrs#41
H. Kawabe31 yrs#6
S. Higashi26 yrs#7
T. Kawamura27 yrs#8T. Matsumoto28 yrs#14D. Suga28 yrs#18
S. Koshimichi22 yrs#32Y. Nakajima20 yrs#35S. Kobayashi18 yrs#45R. Noguchi18 yrs#46M. Hara18 yrs#47H. Ota18 yrs#48
25 yrs
26 yrsPrevious seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Champions League Elite | 5 | 394 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 7.06 |
2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 37 | 3,251 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 63 | 7.21 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 36 | 3,240 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 49 | 7.31 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Champions League Two | 5 | 359 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 7.27 |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 32 | 2,880 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 56 | 7.35 |
2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 34 | 2,984 | 3 | 2 | 24 | 47 | 6.24 |
2021
| 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 8 appearances (8 starts), totalling 676 minutes. Sho Sasaki has attempted 6 shots with 5 on target, a 83% 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 6 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. Sho Sasaki has contributed 6 key passes and 9 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Sho Sasaki has registered 12 tackles (6 won), 12 interceptions, and 23 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 544 from 607 pass attempts, a 90% pass accuracy rate. Sho Sasaki has won 39 of 54 total duels.
Discipline
Sho Sasaki has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 4 fouls and winning 11.
About Sho Sasaki
Sho Sasaki is a 37-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 Avispa Fukuoka on October 9th. Sanfrecce won 0-1. Sho Sasaki played 90 minutes, registering 2 key passs, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.93.
Recent matches
- October 9th0-1 winatAvispa Fukuoka(90 mins, rating 7.93)
- September 20th6-1 winvsCerezo Osaka(46 mins, rating 6.92)
- March 7th3-2 lossatFagiano Okayama(90 mins, rating 7.89)
- May 4th3-0 winvsNagoya Grampus(90 mins, rating 6.9)
- April 11th0-0 drawatGamba Osaka(90 mins, rating 6.94)
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 Shimon Kobayashi, Mutsuki Kato, Shunki Higashi, Sébastien Haller, Hiroto Ota, Issei Ouchi, Takuma Asano, Leedo Morii, Shun Ayukawa, Minato Hara, Hayao Kawabe, Hikaru Ogawa, Yudai Tanaka, Sota Koshimichi, Hayato Araki, Takumu Kawamura, Shuto Nakano, Taichi Yamasaki, Keisuke Osako, Kusini Yengi, Rento Noguchi, Yotaro Nakajima, Taishi Matsumoto, Ju-sung Kim, Naoki Maeda, Naoto Arai, Daiki Suga, Sho Sasaki, Tsukasa Shiotani and Akito Suzuki at Sanfrecce Hiroshima.