Takahiro Akimoto stats
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T. Akimoto
Machida ZelviaDefender
T. Akimoto vs Shimizu S-Pulse
3 games playedTakahiro Akimoto's next match is on Wednesday at 11:00 against Shimizu S-Pulse. See how Takahiro Akimoto did in earlier matches against Shimizu S-Pulse.
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SHIvMAZE
Wednesday 11:00Wed 11:00Before the next match
Shimizu S-Pulse v Machida Zelvia, WednesdayWhat Shimizu S-Pulse allow left wing backs
Position stats6 appearances at LWB against Shimizu S-Pulse in their last 20 matches; league average from the J1 League.
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Odds OutliersTakahiro Akimoto 2026/2027 season stats
As a left wing back, Takahiro Akimoto has appeared in 8 J1 League matches this season, totalling 653 minutes at an average rating of 7.04. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other J1 League defenders.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026/2027.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 8 | 653 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 12 | 7.04 |
 AFC Champions League Two | 2 | 134 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 7.09 |
| Total | 10 | 787 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 17 | 7.05 |
Attacking stats
Takahiro Akimoto has taken 9 shots with 5 on target (56% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 73 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.3 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 85th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Takahiro Akimoto has 0 assists and 6 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 109 minutes. Takahiro Akimoto has set up 6 shots for teammates, worth 0.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 35th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Takahiro Akimoto has completed 210 of 246 passes at 85% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 19th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Takahiro Akimoto completes 6 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 40 duels .
Defending stats
Takahiro Akimoto makes 12 tackles and 10 interceptions , adding 16 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 54 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 69th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Takahiro Akimoto has committed 12 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6 fouls.
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly left wing back (7 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Machida Zelvia squad
35 yrs
K. Sento
31 yrs#8
Y. Matsuo29 yrs#14H. Mae31 yrs#16
H. Shimoda34 yrs#18R. Shirasaki33 yrs#23J. Cha
20 yrs#28
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20 yrsPrevious seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pro League | 31 | 2,710 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 70 | 6.82 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | 25 | 2,029 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 64 | 7.15 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | 15 | 1,153 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 22 | 6.99 |
 AFC Champions League Elite | 4 | 126 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5.08 |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 25 | 1,990 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 47 | 7.15 |
2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 31 | 2,097 | 0 | 5 | 24 | 23 | 6.50 |
| AFC Champions League Elite | 11 | 670 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 7.20 |
2021
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 33 | 2,582 | 4 | 1 | 23 | 40 | 6.99 |
About Takahiro Akimoto
J1 League 2026/2027 season
This season in the J1 League, Takahiro Akimoto has scored 2 goals across 8 appearances (7 starts), totalling 653 minutes. That works out to 0.3 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Takahiro Akimoto has attempted 9 shots with 5 on target, a 56% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.28 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Takahiro Akimoto has created 6 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 6 successful dribbles from 9 attempts (67% success rate). Takahiro Akimoto has contributed 6 key passes and 13 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Takahiro Akimoto has registered 12 tackles (8 won), 10 interceptions, and 16 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 210 from 246 pass attempts, a 85% pass accuracy rate. Takahiro Akimoto has won 40 of 70 total duels.
Discipline
Takahiro Akimoto has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 12 fouls and winning 11.
About Takahiro Akimoto
Takahiro Akimoto is a 28-year-old defender playing for Machida Zelvia in the J1 League, representing Japan. Takahiro Akimoto is left-footed and wears the number 33 shirt. Born on 31 January 1998.
Most recent appearance
Takahiro Akimoto's most recent match was away at Tampines Rovers on April 30th. Machida Zelvia won 0-1. Takahiro Akimoto played 44 minutes, registering 1 key pass with a match rating of 7.01.
Recent matches
- April 30th0-1 winatTampines Rovers(44 mins, rating 7.01)
- May 19th0-1 winatKyoto Sanga(32 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.7)
- May 29th2-0 winvsSvay Rieng(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.18)
- September 20th1-1 drawvsYokohama F. Marinos(81 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.36)
- March 7th1-3 winatNagoya Grampus(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.18)
Next fixture
Takahiro Akimoto and Machida Zelvia are next in action on December 10th against Avispa Fukuoka in the J1 League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Machida Zelvia vs Avispa Fukuoka match preview.
Teammates at Machida Zelvia
Takahiro Akimoto currently plays alongside Chui Hiromu Mayaka, Thomas Ouwejan, Nicholas Guimarães, Je-hoon Cha, Tete Yengi, Takahiro Akimoto, Koki Ogawa, Yuki Soma, Aki Koch, Henry Heroki Mochizuki, Yusuke Matsuo, Ibrahim Dresevic, Min-tae Kim, Futa Tokumura, Ryohei Shirasaki, Ryuho Kikuchi, Mitchell Duke, Tatsuya Morita, Hotaka Nakamura, Takuma Nishimura, Neta Lavi, Gen Shoji, Hiroyuki Mae, Hokuto Shimoda, Daihachi Okamura, Keiya Sento and Kosei Tani at Machida Zelvia.