Mutsuki Kato stats
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M. Kato
SanfrecceForwardBefore the next match
V-Varen Nagasaki v Sanfrecce, Wednesday
What V-Varen Nagasaki allow right attacking midfielders
Position stats4 appearances at RCAM against V-Varen Nagasaki in their last 20 matches; league average from the J1 League.
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As a right attacking midfielder, Mutsuki Kato has appeared in 10 J1 League matches this season, totalling 670 minutes at an average rating of 7.04. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other J1 League midfielders.
Attacking stats
Mutsuki Kato has taken 26 shots with 15 on target (58% accuracy), scoring 3 goals. That is a shot roughly every 26 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.3 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 95th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Mutsuki Kato has 3 assists and 12 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 61 minutes. Mutsuki Kato has set up 15 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 97th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Mutsuki Kato has completed 158 of 194 passes at 81% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 24th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Mutsuki Kato completes 4 dribbles at a 25% success rate and wins 29 duels .
Defending stats
Mutsuki Kato makes 6 tackles and 2 interceptions , adding 3 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 112 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 20th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Mutsuki Kato has committed 7 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 7 fouls.
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly right attacking midfielder (8 appearances), also at left attacking midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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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 | 10 | 455 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 6.68 |
2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 35 | 2,030 | 3 | 2 | 28 | 27 | 6.89 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 37 | 3,080 | 9 | 7 | 50 | 33 | 7.30 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Champions League Two | 6 | 385 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 6 | 7.21 |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 30 | 1,931 | 7 | 4 | 24 | 26 | 7.12 |
2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 26 | 1,275 | 6 | 2 | 15 | 9 | 5.92 |
2021
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 35 | 1,620 | 7 | 0 | 16 | 20 | 6.76 |
About Mutsuki Kato
J1 League 2026/2027 season
This season in the J1 League, Mutsuki Kato has scored 3 goals and 3 assists across 10 appearances (9 starts), totalling 670 minutes. That works out to 0.4 goals and 0.4 assists per 90 minutes. Mutsuki Kato has attempted 26 shots with 15 on target, a 58% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.34 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Mutsuki Kato has created 11 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 4 successful dribbles from 16 attempts (25% success rate). Mutsuki Kato has contributed 12 key passes and 11 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Mutsuki Kato has registered 6 tackles (2 won), 2 interceptions, and 3 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 158 from 194 pass attempts, a 81% pass accuracy rate. Mutsuki Kato has won 29 of 71 total duels.
Discipline
Mutsuki Kato has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 7 fouls and winning 8.
About Mutsuki Kato
Mutsuki Kato is a 29-year-old forward playing for Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the J1 League, representing Japan. Mutsuki Kato is right-footed and wears the number 11 shirt. Born on 6 August 1997.
Most recent appearance
Mutsuki Kato's most recent match was at home against Kyoto Sanga on December 23rd. Sanfrecce won 3-0. Mutsuki Kato played 27 minutes, registering 1 goal, 1 shot, 1 key pass with a match rating of 7.1.
Recent matches
- December 23rd3-0 winvsKyoto Sanga(27 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.1)
- August 31st0-2 winatTokyo Verdy(46 mins, rating 6.78)
- October 9th0-1 winatAvispa Fukuoka(76 mins, rating 6.87)
- September 20th6-1 winvsCerezo Osaka(62 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.14)
- March 7th3-2 lossatFagiano Okayama(58 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.26)
Next fixture
Mutsuki Kato 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
Mutsuki Kato 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.