Shunki Higashi stats
Japan
Match-by-match stats
S. Higashi
SanfrecceMidfielderBefore the next match
V-Varen Nagasaki v Sanfrecce, Wednesday
What V-Varen Nagasaki allow left wing backs
Position stats4 appearances at LWB against V-Varen Nagasaki in their last 20 matches; league average from the J1 League.
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As a left wing back, Shunki Higashi has appeared in 10 J1 League matches this season, totalling 814 minutes at an average rating of 7.46. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other J1 League defenders.
Attacking stats
Shunki Higashi has taken 7 shots with 3 on target (43% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 116 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. Shunki Higashi has 3 assists and 36 key passes , creating 4 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 24 minutes. Shunki Higashi has set up 39 shots for teammates, worth 0.4 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 95th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Shunki Higashi has completed 423 of 501 passes at 84% accuracy , plus 24 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 78th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Shunki Higashi completes 5 dribbles at a 71% success rate and wins 13 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (6th percentile).
Defending stats
Shunki Higashi makes 3 tackles and 9 interceptions , adding 10 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 271 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 5th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Shunki Higashi has committed 3 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly left wing back (8 appearances), also at left center back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Sanfrecce squad
K. Yengi
27 yrs#9
A. 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#6S. 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 | 267 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 6.87 |
2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 35 | 2,088 | 3 | 0 | 52 | 31 | 7.03 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 38 | 3,210 | 2 | 8 | 74 | 28 | 7.34 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Champions League Two | 3 | 197 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 7.49 |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 33 | 2,310 | 2 | 2 | 43 | 33 | 6.98 |
2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 18 | 927 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 4.91 |
2021
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 35 | 2,483 | 3 | 3 | 24 | 45 | 6.98 |
About Shunki Higashi
J1 League 2026/2027 season
This season in the J1 League, Shunki Higashi has scored 1 goal and 3 assists across 10 appearances (9 starts), totalling 814 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. Shunki Higashi has attempted 7 shots with 3 on target, a 43% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Shunki Higashi has created 34 chances including 4 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 5 successful dribbles from 7 attempts (71% success rate). Shunki Higashi has contributed 36 key passes and 87 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Shunki Higashi has registered 3 tackles (3 won), 9 interceptions, and 10 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 423 from 501 pass attempts, a 84% pass accuracy rate. Shunki Higashi has won 13 of 27 total duels.
Discipline
Shunki Higashi has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 3 fouls and winning 1.
About Shunki Higashi
Shunki Higashi is a 26-year-old midfielder playing for Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the J1 League, representing Japan. Shunki Higashi is left-footed and wears the number 7 shirt. Born on 28 July 2000.
Most recent appearance
Shunki Higashi's most recent match was at home against Kyoto Sanga on December 23rd. Sanfrecce won 3-0. Shunki Higashi played 90 minutes, registering 1 assist, 3 key passs with a match rating of 7.63.
Recent matches
- December 23rd3-0 winvsKyoto Sanga(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.63)
- August 31st0-2 winatTokyo Verdy(44 mins, rating 7.01)
- October 9th0-1 winatAvispa Fukuoka(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 8.16)
- September 20th6-1 winvsCerezo Osaka(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.68)
- March 7th3-2 lossatFagiano Okayama(86 mins, rating 7.7)
Next fixture
Shunki Higashi 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
Shunki Higashi currently plays alongside Shimon Kobayashi, Mutsuki Kato, Sébastien Haller, Shunki Higashi, Sota Koshimichi, Hiroto Ota, Issei Ouchi, Takuma Asano, Leedo Morii, Shun Ayukawa, Minato Hara, Hayao Kawabe, Hikaru Ogawa, Yudai Tanaka, 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.