Isa Sakamoto
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Isa Sakamoto 2025/2026 season stats
As a attacking midfielder, Isa Sakamoto has appeared in 38 Pro League matches this season, totalling 3,042 minutes at an average rating of 6.79. 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 | 6 | 0.20 | 76 |
| Goal involvements | 10 | 0.30 | 73 |
| Shots | 66 | 2.00 | 77 |
| Shots on target | 21 | 0.60 | 71 |
| Shot accuracy | 32.0% | n/a | 43 |
| Shot conversion | 9.0% | n/a | 61 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.29 | n/a | 60 |
| Big chances missed | 6 | 0.18 | 72 |
| Shots off target | 24 | 0.71 | 76 |
| Shots blocked | 22 | 0.65 | 77 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 0.06 | 77 |
| Assists | 4 | 0.10 | 57 |
| Key passes | 33 | 1.00 | 46 |
| Chances created | 31 | 0.92 | 54 |
| Big chances created | 8 | 0.24 | 66 |
Isa Sakamoto has taken 66 shots with 21 on target (32% accuracy), scoring 6 goals. That is a shot roughly every 46 minutes. He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 77th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Isa Sakamoto has 4 assists and 33 key passes , creating 8 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 98 minutes. His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 57th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 842 | 24.90 | 12 |
| Accurate passes | 703 | 20.80 | 14 |
| Pass accuracy | 83.0% | n/a | 65 |
| Long balls won | 21 | 0.62 | 4 |
| Through balls won | 2 | 0.06 | 88 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 0.06 | 14 |
| Backward passes | 225 | 6.66 | 35 |
| Passes (final third) | 91 | 2.69 | 5 |
Isa Sakamoto has completed 703 of 842 passes at 83% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 12th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 64 | 1.89 | 94 |
| Dribble attempts | 111 | 3.28 | 92 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 79 |
| Duels won | 136 | 4.02 | 31 |
| Aerials won | 7 | 0.21 | 4 |
| Touches | 1300 | 38.50 | 5 |
| Possession lost | 312 | 9.23 | 12 |
| Dribbled past | 30 | 0.89 | 60 |
| Fouls won | 26 | 0.77 | 28 |
| Dispossessed | 44 | 1.30 | 70 |
| Turnovers | 30 | 0.89 | 80 |
Isa Sakamoto completes 64 dribbles at a 58% success rate and wins 136 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (4th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 45 | 1.33 | 22 |
| Tackles won | 29 | 0.86 | 28 |
| Interceptions | 9 | 0.27 | 5 |
| Clearances | 6 | 0.18 | 2 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 120 | 3.55 | 14 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 26 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Isa Sakamoto makes 45 tackles and 9 interceptions , adding 6 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 68 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 22nd percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 51 | 1.51 | 65 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.03 | 10 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Offsides | 6 | 0.18 | 82 |
| Fouls per card | 51.00 | n/a | 100 |
| Foul involvements | 77 | 2.28 | 44 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 1 | 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 51 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 51 fouls.
Positions played
Pro LeagueMainly attacking midfielder (35 appearances), also at left winger (2) and central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| 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 2025/2026 season
This season in the Pro League, Isa Sakamoto has scored 6 goals and 4 assists across 38 appearances (38 starts), totalling 3042 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Isa Sakamoto has attempted 66 shots with 21 on target, a 32% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Isa Sakamoto has created 31 chances including 8 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 64 successful dribbles from 111 attempts (58% success rate). Isa Sakamoto has contributed 33 key passes and 11 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Isa Sakamoto has registered 45 tackles (29 won), 9 interceptions, and 6 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 703 from 842 pass attempts, a 83% pass accuracy rate. Isa Sakamoto has won 136 of 331 total duels.
Discipline
Isa Sakamoto has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 51 fouls and winning 26.
About Isa Sakamoto
Isa Sakamoto is a 22-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 Antwerp on January 27th. Westerlo lost 2-0. Isa Sakamoto played 80 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.42.
Recent matches
- January 27th2-0 lossatAntwerp(80 mins, rating 6.42)
- February 3rd1-2 lossvsStandard Liège(90 mins, rating 7.2)
- May 14th0-1 winatSporting Charleroi(83 mins, rating 6.54)
- April 23rd3-0 lossatGenk(74 mins, rating 6.52)
- January 14th3-3 drawvsOH Leuven(79 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.49)
Next fixture
Isa Sakamoto and Westerlo are next in action on November 21st against Union Saint-Gilloise in the Pro League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Westerlo vs Union Saint-Gilloise match preview.
Teammates at Westerlo
Isa Sakamoto currently plays alongside Lucas Mbamba, Reno Münz, Isa Sakamoto, Oskar Annell, Michée Ndembi, Afonso Patrão, Naoufal Bohamdi-Kamoni, Boubker Ghandour, Bill Lathouwers, Andreas Jungdal, Amando Lapage, Dylan Ourega, Shunsuke Saito, Reda Laalaoui, Karol Borys, Doğucan Haspolat, Seiji Kimura and Thomas Van den Keybus at Westerlo.