Shunki Higashi
Japan
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Shunki Higashi 2026/2027 season stats
As a left wing back, Shunki Higashi has appeared in 5 J1 League matches this season, totalling 414 minutes at an average rating of 7.29. 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 | 1 | 0.22 | 81 |
| Shots | 2 | 0.40 | 44 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 24 |
| 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 | 0.22 | 49 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.43 | 86 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.20 | 86 |
| Key passes | 18 | 3.90 | 99 |
| Chances created | 18 | 3.91 | 99 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 0.65 | 97 |
Shunki Higashi has taken 2 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 207 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 44th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Shunki Higashi has 1 assist and 18 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 23 minutes. Shunki Higashi has set up 19 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 86th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 199 | 43.30 | 43 |
| Accurate passes | 159 | 34.60 | 40 |
| Pass accuracy | 80.0% | n/a | 38 |
| Long balls won | 8 | 1.74 | 40 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 15 | 3.26 | 99 |
| Backward passes | 44 | 9.57 | 85 |
| Passes (final third) | 30 | 6.52 | 56 |
Shunki Higashi has completed 159 of 199 passes at 80% accuracy , plus 15 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 43rd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.43 | 66 |
| Dribble attempts | 3 | 0.65 | 60 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 70 |
| Duels won | 5 | 1.09 | 2 |
| Aerials won | 1 | 0.22 | 4 |
| Touches | 308 | 67.00 | 57 |
| Possession lost | 83 | 18.04 | 93 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 6 |
| Fouls won | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.22 | 46 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Shunki Higashi completes 2 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 5 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (4th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 2 | 0.43 | 7 |
| Tackles won | 2 | 0.43 | 20 |
| Interceptions | 4 | 0.87 | 45 |
| Clearances | 5 | 1.09 | 7 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 19 | 4.13 | 70 |
| 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 |
Shunki Higashi makes 2 tackles and 4 interceptions , adding 5 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 207 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 7th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 1 | 0.22 | 12 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 32 |
| Foul involvements | 1 | 0.22 | 1 |
| 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 |
Shunki Higashi has committed 1 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly left wing back (5 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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25 yrs
25 yrsShunki Higashi previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Champions League Elite | 5 | 267 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 6.87 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 35 | 2,088 | 3 | 0 | 52 | 31 | 7.03 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 38 | 3,210 | 2 | 8 | 74 | 28 | 7.34 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Champions League Two | 3 | 197 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 7.49 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 33 | 2,310 | 2 | 2 | 43 | 33 | 6.98 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 18 | 927 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 4.91 |
| 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 assist across 5 appearances (5 starts), totalling 414 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Shunki Higashi has attempted 2 shots with 0 on target, a 0% 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 18 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 2 successful dribbles from 3 attempts (67% success rate). Shunki Higashi has contributed 18 key passes and 46 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Shunki Higashi has registered 2 tackles (2 won), 4 interceptions, and 5 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 159 from 199 pass attempts, a 80% pass accuracy rate. Shunki Higashi has won 5 of 13 total duels.
Discipline
Shunki Higashi has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 1 fouls and winning 0.
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 away at Nagoya Grampus on May 4th. Sanfrecce Hiroshima won 3-0. Shunki Higashi played 85 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.94.
Recent matches
- May 4th3-0 winvsNagoya Grampus(85 mins, rating 6.94)
- April 11th0-0 drawatGamba Osaka(90 mins, rating 6.87)
- April 3rd1-1 drawvsKawasaki Frontale(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.59)
- January 21st1-4 winatUrawa Reds(69 mins, rating 7.21)
- December 3rd3-0 winvsJEF United(80 mins, rating 7.83)
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 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.