Kanji Okunuki
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Kanji Okunuki 2025 season stats
As a left winger, Kanji Okunuki has appeared in 12 J1 League matches this season, totalling 397 minutes at an average rating of 5.67. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other J1 League attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.50 | 84 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.68 | 82 |
| Shots | 5 | 1.10 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.70 | 35 |
| Shot accuracy | 60.0% | n/a | 97 |
| Shot conversion | 40.0% | n/a | 98 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.67 | n/a | 96 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 3 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.68 | 30 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.20 | 70 |
| Key passes | 3 | 0.70 | 18 |
| Chances created | 3 | 0.68 | 19 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 9 |
Kanji Okunuki has taken 5 shots with 3 on target (60% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 79 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 4th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Kanji Okunuki has 1 assist and 3 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 132 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 70th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 158 | 35.80 | 91 |
| Accurate passes | 125 | 28.30 | 92 |
| Pass accuracy | 79.0% | n/a | 85 |
| Long balls won | 3 | 0.68 | 70 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.23 | 58 |
| Backward passes | 54 | 12.24 | 97 |
| Passes (final third) | 9 | 2.04 | 42 |
Kanji Okunuki has completed 125 of 158 passes at 79% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 91st percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 7 | 1.59 | 92 |
| Dribble attempts | 11 | 2.49 | 72 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 92 |
| Duels won | 25 | 5.67 | 59 |
| Aerials won | 3 | 0.68 | 20 |
| Touches | 231 | 52.40 | 84 |
| Possession lost | 57 | 12.92 | 46 |
| Dribbled past | 6 | 1.36 | 98 |
| Fouls won | 4 | 0.91 | 29 |
| Dispossessed | 5 | 1.13 | 34 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Kanji Okunuki completes 7 dribbles at a 64% success rate and wins 25 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (20th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 12 | 2.72 | 97 |
| Tackles won | 9 | 2.04 | 99 |
| Interceptions | 2 | 0.45 | 67 |
| Clearances | 5 | 1.13 | 54 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 20 | 4.53 | 92 |
| 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 | 0 | n/a | 47 |
Kanji Okunuki makes 12 tackles and 2 interceptions , adding 5 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 33 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 97th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 2 | 0.45 | 3 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.23 | 80 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 4 | 0.91 | 89 |
| Fouls per card | 2.00 | n/a | 26 |
| Foul involvements | 6 | 1.36 | 6 |
| 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 |
Kanji Okunuki has committed 2 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2 fouls.
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly left winger (4 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Kanji Okunuki previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Champions League Two | 9 | 415 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 6.69 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 2. Bundesliga | 5 | 238 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6.63 |
 DFB Pokal | 1 | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7.14 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2. Bundesliga | 30 | 1,910 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 35 | 6.87 |
| DFB Pokal | 3 | 260 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 7.75 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ekstraklasa | 26 | 1,724 | 4 | 0 | 34 | 53 | 7.14 |
About Kanji Okunuki
J1 League 2025 season
This season in the J1 League, Kanji Okunuki has scored 2 goals and 1 assist across 12 appearances (4 starts), totalling 397 minutes. That works out to 0.5 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Kanji Okunuki has attempted 5 shots with 3 on target, a 60% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Kanji Okunuki has created 3 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 7 successful dribbles from 11 attempts (64% success rate). Kanji Okunuki has contributed 3 key passes and 3 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Kanji Okunuki has registered 12 tackles (9 won), 2 interceptions, and 5 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 125 from 158 pass attempts, a 79% pass accuracy rate. Kanji Okunuki has won 25 of 52 total duels.
Discipline
Kanji Okunuki has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 2 fouls and winning 4.
About Kanji Okunuki
Kanji Okunuki is a 26-year-old forward playing for Gamba Osaka in the J1 League, representing Japan. Kanji Okunuki is right-footed. Born on 11 August 1999.
Most recent appearance
Kanji Okunuki's most recent match was away at Al Nassr on October 17th. Gamba Osaka won 0-1. Kanji Okunuki played 30 minutes with a match rating of 5.95.
Recent matches
- October 17th0-1 winatAl Nassr(30 mins, rating 5.95)
- April 16th0-3 winatTrue Bangkok United(0 mins, rating 0)
- November 13th0-1 lossvsTrue Bangkok United(0 mins, rating 0)
- June 18th1-2 winatRatchaburi Mitrphol FC(41 mins, rating 6.52)
- January 15th1-1 drawvsRatchaburi Mitrphol FC(12 mins, rating 6.85)
Next fixture
Kanji Okunuki and Gamba Osaka are next in action on March 18th against Urawa Reds in the J1 League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Gamba Osaka vs Urawa Reds match preview.
Teammates at Gamba Osaka
Kanji Okunuki currently plays alongside Ryo Hatsuse, Shinnosuke Nakatani, Takeru Kishimoto, Taiki Tono, Eli Adams, Shogo Sasaki, Yuya Yokoi, Ginjiro Ikegaya, Shota Fukuoka, Aolin Zhang, Jun Ichimori, Shinya Nakano, Yuki Yoshihara, Riku Handa, Masaaki Higashiguchi, Kanji Okunuki, Issam Jebali, Deniz Hümmet, Rui Araki, Takashi Usami, Ryotaro Meshino, Tokuma Suzuki, Ryoya Yamashita, Asahi Uenaka, Rin Mito, Naru Nakatsumi, Welton, Daichi Hayashi, Shu Kurata, Gaku Nawata, Genta Miura and Shuto Abe at Gamba Osaka.