Mutsuki Kato
Japan
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Mutsuki Kato 2026/2027 season stats
As a right attacking midfielder, Mutsuki Kato has appeared in 5 J1 League matches this season, totalling 401 minutes at an average rating of 7.06. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other J1 League midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.40 | 93 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.67 | 91 |
| Shots | 14 | 3.10 | 94 |
| Shots on target | 9 | 2.00 | 99 |
| Shot accuracy | 64.0% | n/a | 88 |
| Shot conversion | 14.0% | n/a | 81 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.22 | n/a | 74 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0.67 | 97 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.22 | 24 |
| Shots blocked | 4 | 0.90 | 84 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.20 | 68 |
| Key passes | 5 | 1.10 | 58 |
| Chances created | 5 | 1.12 | 59 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.22 | 65 |
Mutsuki Kato has taken 14 shots with 9 on target (64% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 29 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 94th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Mutsuki Kato has 1 assist and 5 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 80 minutes. Mutsuki Kato has set up 6 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is strong, ranking in the 68th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 109 | 24.50 | 23 |
| Accurate passes | 92 | 20.60 | 24 |
| Pass accuracy | 84.0% | n/a | 51 |
| Long balls won | 1 | 0.22 | 4 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.22 | 43 |
| Backward passes | 44 | 9.88 | 73 |
| Passes (final third) | 6 | 1.35 | 6 |
Mutsuki Kato has completed 92 of 109 passes at 84% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 23rd percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.45 | 54 |
| Dribble attempts | 9 | 2.02 | 86 |
| Dribble success | 0.2% | n/a | 19 |
| Duels won | 16 | 3.59 | 48 |
| Aerials won | 7 | 1.57 | 83 |
| Touches | 171 | 38.40 | 19 |
| Possession lost | 42 | 9.43 | 26 |
| Dribbled past | 1 | 0.22 | 20 |
| Fouls won | 5 | 1.12 | 68 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 0.45 | 25 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Mutsuki Kato completes 2 dribbles at a 22% success rate and wins 16 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 2 | 0.45 | 9 |
| Tackles won | 1 | 0.22 | 11 |
| Interceptions | 2 | 0.45 | 29 |
| Clearances | 1 | 0.22 | 11 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 13 | 2.92 | 24 |
| 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 | 43 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 47 |
Mutsuki Kato makes 2 tackles and 2 interceptions , adding 1 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 201 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 9th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 4 | 0.90 | 47 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.22 | 69 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Fouls per card | 4.00 | n/a | 69 |
| Foul involvements | 9 | 2.02 | 52 |
| 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 |
Mutsuki Kato has committed 4 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4 fouls.
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly right attacking midfielder (4 appearances), also at left attacking midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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25 yrs
25 yrsMutsuki Kato previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Champions League Elite | 10 | 455 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 6.68 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 35 | 2,030 | 3 | 2 | 28 | 27 | 6.89 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 37 | 3,080 | 9 | 7 | 50 | 33 | 7.30 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Champions League Two | 6 | 385 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 6 | 7.21 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 30 | 1,931 | 7 | 4 | 24 | 26 | 7.12 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 26 | 1,275 | 6 | 2 | 15 | 9 | 5.92 |
| 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 2 goals and 1 assist across 5 appearances (5 starts), totalling 401 minutes. That works out to 0.4 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Mutsuki Kato has attempted 14 shots with 9 on target, a 64% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Mutsuki Kato has created 5 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 2 successful dribbles from 9 attempts (22% success rate). Mutsuki Kato has contributed 5 key passes and 6 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Mutsuki Kato has registered 2 tackles (1 won), 2 interceptions, and 1 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 92 from 109 pass attempts, a 84% pass accuracy rate. Mutsuki Kato has won 16 of 39 total duels.
Discipline
Mutsuki Kato has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 4 fouls and winning 5.
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 away at Nagoya Grampus on May 4th. Sanfrecce Hiroshima won 3-0. Mutsuki Kato played 73 minutes, registering 1 goal, 2 shots, 1 key pass with a match rating of 7.6.
Recent matches
- May 4th3-0 winvsNagoya Grampus(73 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.6)
- April 11th0-0 drawatGamba Osaka(90 mins, rating 6.83)
- April 3rd1-1 drawvsKawasaki Frontale(83 mins, 1 goal, 1 yellow card, rating 7.5)
- January 21st1-4 winatUrawa Reds(70 mins, 1 assist, rating 6.51)
- December 3rd3-0 winvsJEF United(85 mins, rating 6.86)
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 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.