Nanako Sasaki
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Match-by-match stats
Nanako Sasaki 2025/2026 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Nanako Sasaki has appeared in 19 A-League Women matches this season, totalling 1,510 minutes at an average rating of 6.96. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other A-League Women midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.10 | 49 |
| Goal involvements | 4 | 0.24 | 59 |
| Shots | 21 | 1.30 | 43 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 0.30 | 36 |
| Shot accuracy | 24.0% | n/a | 22 |
| Shot conversion | 5.0% | n/a | 40 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.20 | n/a | 48 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Shots off target | 12 | 0.72 | 65 |
| Shots blocked | 4 | 0.24 | 39 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Assists | 3 | 0.20 | 78 |
| Key passes | 18 | 1.10 | 54 |
| Chances created | 16 | 0.95 | 78 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.12 | 57 |
Nanako Sasaki has taken 21 shots with 5 on target (24% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 72 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 43rd percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Nanako Sasaki has 3 assists and 18 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 94 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 78th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 554 | 33.00 | 58 |
| Accurate passes | 396 | 23.60 | 57 |
| Pass accuracy | 71.0% | n/a | 37 |
| Long balls won | 47 | 2.80 | 96 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 16 | 0.95 | 86 |
| Backward passes | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Nanako Sasaki has completed 396 of 554 passes at 71% accuracy , plus 16 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 58th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 12 | 0.72 | 49 |
| Dribble attempts | 19 | 1.13 | 27 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 90 |
| Duels won | 74 | 4.41 | 51 |
| Aerials won | 13 | 0.77 | 78 |
| Touches | 806 | 48.00 | 44 |
| Possession lost | 219 | 13.05 | 20 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Fouls won | 18 | 1.07 | 60 |
| Dispossessed | 7 | 0.42 | 8 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Nanako Sasaki completes 12 dribbles at a 63% success rate and wins 74 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 31 | 1.85 | 46 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Interceptions | 26 | 1.55 | 84 |
| Clearances | 25 | 1.49 | 74 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| 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 | 41 |
| Errors led to goal | 1 | 0.06 | 92 |
Nanako Sasaki makes 31 tackles and 26 interceptions , adding 25 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 49 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 46th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 13 | 0.77 | 37 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.06 | 46 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Fouls per card | 13.00 | n/a | 85 |
| Foul involvements | 31 | 1.85 | 43 |
| 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 |
Nanako Sasaki has committed 13 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 13 fouls.
Positions played
A-League WomenMainly right central midfielder (8 appearances), also at left central midfielder (4) and left back (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
Similar players
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Canberra United W squad
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S. Christopherson22 yrs#13
K. Bobbin26 yrs#16
S. Dale19 yrs#19
M. Heyman38 yrs#23
J. Aulicino24 yrs#6
M. Stanic-Floody20 yrs#10
E. Robers28 yrs#11
D. Malone23 yrs#25
B. Gordon25 yrs#32
N. Sasaki
27 yrs#33
A. Briedis#44
27 yrs
Nanako Sasaki previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 A-League Women | 17 | 719 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 20 | 6.39 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-League Women | 19 | 1,653 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 49 | 6.94 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-League Women | 17 | 1,362 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 39 | 5.50 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-League Women | 14 | 1,089 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 33 | 5.21 |
About Nanako Sasaki
A-League Women 2025/2026 season
This season in the A-League Women, Nanako Sasaki has scored 1 goal and 3 assists across 19 appearances (19 starts), totalling 1510 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Nanako Sasaki has attempted 21 shots with 5 on target, a 24% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Nanako Sasaki has created 16 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 12 successful dribbles from 19 attempts (63% success rate). Nanako Sasaki has contributed 18 key passes and 36 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Nanako Sasaki has registered 31 tackles (0 won), 26 interceptions, and 25 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 396 from 554 pass attempts, a 71% pass accuracy rate. Nanako Sasaki has won 74 of 113 total duels.
Discipline
Nanako Sasaki has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 13 fouls and winning 18.
About Nanako Sasaki
Nanako Sasaki is a 27-year-old midfielder playing for Canberra United W in the A-League Women, representing Japan. and wears the number 33 shirt. Born on 16 March 1999.
Most recent appearance
Nanako Sasaki's most recent match was away at Melbourne Victory W on September 23rd. Canberra United W lost 1-3. Nanako Sasaki played 59 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.28.
Recent matches
- September 23rd1-3 lossvsMelbourne Victory W(59 mins, rating 6.28)
- March 26th1-2 lossvsBrisbane Roar W(77 mins, rating 6.72)
- December 2nd0-0 drawatCentral Coast Mariners W(83 mins, rating 6.79)
- July 11th3-2 winvsAdelaide United W(67 mins, rating 6.84)
- May 12th3-1 lossatMelbourne City W(61 mins, rating 6.53)
Teammates at Canberra United W
Nanako Sasaki currently plays alongside Mary Stanic-Floody, Keira Bobbin, Sienna Dale, Emma Robers, Hayley Taylor-Young, Alex McKenzie, Kiara De Domizio, Sally James, Bethany Gordon, Jazmin Nichole Jackmon, Sofia Christopherson, Emma Hawkins, Janet King, Darcey Malone, Sasha Grove, Michelle Heyman, Josephine Aulicino, Nanako Sasaki, Elizabeth Anton, Tegan Bertolissio, Coco Majstorovic and Ava Briedis at Canberra United W.