Isa Sakamoto stats
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I. Sakamoto
WesterloMidfielderBefore the next match
Westerlo v SK Beveren, Saturday
What SK Beveren allow attacking midfielders
Position stats10 appearances at CAM against SK Beveren in their last 20 matches; league average from the Pro League.
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As a attacking midfielder, Isa Sakamoto has appeared in 8 Pro League matches this season, totalling 590 minutes at an average rating of 6.89. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Pro League midfielders.
Attacking stats
Isa Sakamoto has taken 14 shots with 3 on target (21% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 42 minutes. Those shots are worth 1 expected goals (xG), 0.8 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 83rd percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Isa Sakamoto has 3 assists and 12 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 49 minutes. Isa Sakamoto has set up 15 shots for teammates, worth 0.7 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 96th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Isa Sakamoto has completed 181 of 215 passes at 84% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 31st percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Isa Sakamoto completes 4 dribbles at a 31% success rate and wins 17 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (31st percentile).
Defending stats
Isa Sakamoto makes 6 tackles and 0 interceptions , adding 3 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 98 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 9th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Isa Sakamoto has committed 7 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3.5 fouls.
Positions played
Pro LeagueMainly attacking midfielder (5 appearances), also at left striker (1) and right attacking midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Westerlo squad
S. Saito
21 yrs#7
N. Bassette
21 yrs#9
N. Storm32 yrs#10N. Bohamdi-Kamoni19 yrs#11D. Amegnaglo
21 yrs#17
C. Congreve
22 yrs#20
F. Emmanuel Tsimba
20 yrs#22A. Koné
20 yrs#25D. Delic
18 yrs#27
M. Yang
20 yrs#47
S. Sydorchuk
35 yrs#8R. Laalaoui
21 yrs#12I. Sakamoto23 yrs#13
C. Sandra22 yrs#14
P. Diong
20 yrs#26
D. Haspolat
26 yrs#34
T. Van den Keybus25 yrs#39
I. Fofana
23 yrs#45P. Bibout
18 yrs#71
21 yrs
24 yrs
21 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pro League | 38 | 3,042 | 6 | 4 | 33 | 45 | 6.79 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | 19 | 1,367 | 6 | 2 | 14 | 18 | 6.95 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 37 | 2,351 | 10 | 1 | 19 | 33 | 6.81 |
2022
| 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 goal and 3 assists across 8 appearances (7 starts), totalling 590 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0.5 assists per 90 minutes. Isa Sakamoto has attempted 14 shots with 3 on target, a 21% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.97 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Isa Sakamoto has created 12 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 4 successful dribbles from 13 attempts (31% success rate). Isa Sakamoto has contributed 12 key passes and 3 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Isa Sakamoto has registered 6 tackles (4 won), 0 interceptions, and 3 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 181 from 215 pass attempts, a 84% pass accuracy rate. Isa Sakamoto has won 17 of 48 total duels.
Discipline
Isa Sakamoto has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 7 fouls and winning 5.
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 at home against Antwerp on November 11th. Westerlo won 5-1. Isa Sakamoto played 85 minutes, registering 2 shots, 2 tackles with a match rating of 5.86.
Recent matches
- November 11th5-1 winvsAntwerp(85 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 5.86)
- January 29th0-2 winatSint-Truiden(71 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.11)
- June 7th4-2 winvsStandard Liège(72 mins, rating 6.42)
- April 8th0-4 winatMechelen(90 mins, 1 goal, 1 assist, 1 yellow card, rating 7.98)
- December 14th2-2 drawvsZulte-Waregem(17 mins, rating 7.1)
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 Abdoulaye Koné, Dino Delic, Amando Lapage, David Amegnaglo, Reda Laalaoui, Norman Bassette, Doğucan Haspolat, Thomas Van den Keybus, Cisse Sandra, Reno Münz, Seiji Kimura, Dylan Ourega, Philippe Bibout, Michée Ndembi, Pape Diong, Min-hyeok Yang, Ibrahim Fofana, Fabio Ferraro, Nikola Storm, Sergiy Sydorchuk, Isa Sakamoto, Andreas Jungdal, Naoufal Bohamdi-Kamoni, Bill Lathouwers, Cameron Congreve, Lucas Mbamba, Botond Balogh, Shunsuke Saito, Jahnilo Wiegel-Triebel, Felix Emmanuel Tsimba and Lasse Flø at Westerlo.