Isa Sakamoto
Japan
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Isa Sakamoto 2026/2027 season stats
As a attacking midfielder, Isa Sakamoto has appeared in 4 Pro League matches this season, totalling 272 minutes at an average rating of 6.93. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Pro League midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.33 | 77 |
| Shots | 6 | 2.00 | 65 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.30 | 40 |
| Shot accuracy | 17.0% | n/a | 34 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 31 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 31 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.66 | 67 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.99 | 83 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.30 | 77 |
| Key passes | 7 | 2.30 | 90 |
| Chances created | 7 | 2.32 | 92 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.33 | 77 |
Isa Sakamoto has taken 6 shots with 1 on target (17% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 45 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.4 expected goals (xG), 0.2 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 65th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Isa Sakamoto has 1 assist and 7 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 39 minutes. Isa Sakamoto has set up 8 shots for teammates, worth 0.5 expected assists (xA). His creative output is strong, ranking in the 77th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 111 | 36.70 | 35 |
| Accurate passes | 93 | 30.80 | 40 |
| Pass accuracy | 84.0% | n/a | 60 |
| Long balls won | 1 | 0.33 | 8 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Backward passes | 31 | 10.26 | 81 |
| Passes (final third) | 7 | 2.32 | 10 |
Isa Sakamoto has completed 93 of 111 passes at 84% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 35th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 0.99 | 67 |
| Dribble attempts | 5 | 1.65 | 65 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 72 |
| Duels won | 10 | 3.31 | 23 |
| Aerials won | 1 | 0.33 | 26 |
| Touches | 145 | 48.00 | 18 |
| Possession lost | 30 | 9.93 | 33 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 3 |
| Fouls won | 3 | 0.99 | 49 |
| Dispossessed | 4 | 1.32 | 72 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Isa Sakamoto completes 3 dribbles at a 60% success rate and wins 10 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (26th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 3 | 0.99 | 13 |
| Tackles won | 3 | 0.99 | 36 |
| Interceptions | 0 | n/a | 6 |
| Clearances | 0 | n/a | 3 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 18 | 5.96 | 72 |
| 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 | 34 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 48 |
Isa Sakamoto makes 3 tackles and 0 interceptions . That is a tackle roughly every 91 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 13th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 2 | 0.66 | 33 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 32 |
| Foul involvements | 5 | 1.65 | 40 |
| 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 |
Isa Sakamoto has committed 2 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Pro LeagueMainly attacking midfielder (1 appearance), also at left striker (1) and right attacking midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pro League | 38 | 3,042 | 6 | 4 | 33 | 45 | 6.79 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | 19 | 1,367 | 6 | 2 | 14 | 18 | 6.95 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 37 | 2,351 | 10 | 1 | 19 | 33 | 6.81 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 9 | 415 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 4.54 |
About Isa Sakamoto
Pro League 2026/2027 season
This season in the Pro League, Isa Sakamoto has scored 1 assist across 4 appearances (3 starts), totalling 272 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. Isa Sakamoto has attempted 6 shots with 1 on target, a 17% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.43 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Isa Sakamoto has created 7 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 3 successful dribbles from 5 attempts (60% success rate). Isa Sakamoto has contributed 7 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Isa Sakamoto has registered 3 tackles (3 won), 0 interceptions, and 0 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 93 from 111 pass attempts, a 84% pass accuracy rate. Isa Sakamoto has won 10 of 19 total duels.
Discipline
Isa Sakamoto has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 2 fouls and winning 3.
About Isa Sakamoto
Isa Sakamoto is a 23-year-old midfielder playing for Westerlo in the Pro League, representing Japan. Isa Sakamoto is right-footed and wears the number 13 shirt. Born on 26 August 2003.
Most recent appearance
Isa Sakamoto's most recent match was away at Zulte-Waregem on December 14th. Westerlo drew 2-2. Isa Sakamoto played 17 minutes, registering 3 key passs, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.1.
Recent matches
- December 14th2-2 drawvsZulte-Waregem(17 mins, rating 7.1)
- June 2nd4-0 lossatLommel SK(75 mins, rating 6.67)
- January 21st3-2 lossatGenk(90 mins, rating 6.94)
- November 21st1-5 lossvsUnion Saint-Gilloise(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.01)
- January 27th2-0 lossatAntwerp(80 mins, rating 6.42)
Next fixture
Isa Sakamoto and Westerlo are next in action on October 23rd against Standard Liège in the Pro League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Standard Liège vs Westerlo match preview.
Teammates at Westerlo
Isa Sakamoto currently plays alongside David Amegnaglo, Philippe Bibout, Minhyeok Yang, Dino Delic, Lucas Mbamba, Bill Lathouwers, Reno Münz, Shunsuke Saito, Isa Sakamoto, Pape Diong, Michée Ndembi, Cisse Sandra, Thomas Van den Keybus, Doğucan Haspolat, Reda Laalaoui, Fabio Ferraro, Naoufal Bohamdi-Kamoni, Sergiy Sydorchuk, Nikola Storm, Felix Emmanuel Tsimba, Seiji Kimura, Amando Lapage, Jahnilo Wiegel-Triebel, Norman Bassette, Cameron Congreve, Andreas Jungdal, Ibrahim Fofana, Abdoulaye Koné, Dylan Ourega, Botond Balogh, Lasse Flø and Karol Borys at Westerlo.