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G. Shibasaki
Kashima AntlersMidfielder
G. Shibasaki vs Shimizu S-Pulse
1 game playedGaku Shibasaki's next match is on Fri 20 Nov at 10:00 against Shimizu S-Pulse. See how Gaku Shibasaki did in earlier matches against Shimizu S-Pulse.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2025 |
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Fri 20 Nov 10:00Fri 10:00Before the next match
Kashima Antlers v Shimizu S-Pulse, Fri 20 NovWhat Shimizu S-Pulse allow left central midfielders
Position stats15 appearances at LCM against Shimizu S-Pulse in their last 20 matches; league average from the J1 League.
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As a right central midfielder, Gaku Shibasaki has appeared in 14 J1 League matches this season, totalling 671 minutes at an average rating of 6.90. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other J1 League midfielders.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026/2027.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 14 | 671 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 10 | 6.90 |
 AFC Champions League Elite | 3 | 161 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.91 |
| Total | 17 | 832 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 10 | 6.90 |
Attacking stats
Gaku Shibasaki has taken 8 shots with 1 on target (13% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 84 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 41st percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Gaku Shibasaki has 1 assist and 16 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 48 minutes. Gaku Shibasaki has set up 17 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 58th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Gaku Shibasaki has completed 495 of 574 passes at 86% accuracy , plus 6 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 99th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Gaku Shibasaki completes 6 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 25 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (25th percentile).
Defending stats
Gaku Shibasaki makes 10 tackles and 9 interceptions , adding 9 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 67 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 45th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Gaku Shibasaki has committed 5 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly right central midfielder (5 appearances), also at left central midfielder (1).
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Kashima Antlers squad
L. Ceará
31 yrs#9K. Tagawa
27 yrs#11Élber34 yrs#17
Y. Matheus28 yrs#18M. Yoshida18 yrs#30H. Tokuda19 yrs#34Y. Suzuki30 yrs#40
A. Cavric
32 yrs#77
K. Misao30 yrs#6
M. Bueno28 yrs#8G. Shibasaki34 yrs#10
Y. Higuchi30 yrs#14H. Hayashi22 yrs#24Y. Matsumura25 yrs#27
26 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 19 | 970 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 23 | 6.91 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 22 | 1,433 | 0 | 3 | 22 | 24 | 7.06 |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 3 | 102 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6.73 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 La Liga 2 | 30 | 1,743 | 0 | 1 | 25 | 32 | 6.90 |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga 2 | 34 | 2,371 | 3 | 1 | 28 | 46 | 7.08 |
About Gaku Shibasaki
J1 League 2026/2027 season
This season in the J1 League, Gaku Shibasaki has scored 1 assist across 14 appearances (6 starts), totalling 671 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Gaku Shibasaki has attempted 8 shots with 1 on target, a 13% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.03 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Gaku Shibasaki has created 14 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 6 successful dribbles from 9 attempts (67% success rate). Gaku Shibasaki has contributed 16 key passes and 30 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Gaku Shibasaki has registered 10 tackles (7 won), 9 interceptions, and 9 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 495 from 574 pass attempts, a 86% pass accuracy rate. Gaku Shibasaki has won 25 of 48 total duels.
Discipline
Gaku Shibasaki has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 5 fouls and winning 5.
About Gaku Shibasaki
Gaku Shibasaki is a 34-year-old midfielder playing for Kashima Antlers in the J1 League, representing Japan. Gaku Shibasaki is right-footed and wears the number 10 shirt. Born on 28 May 1992.
Most recent appearance
Gaku Shibasaki's most recent match was away at FC Tokyo on August 2nd. Kashima Antlers lost 2-0. Gaku Shibasaki played 45 minutes, registering 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.73.
Recent matches
- August 2nd2-0 lossatFC Tokyo(45 mins, rating 6.73)
- June 3rd4-1 winvsCerezo Osaka(32 mins, rating 6.75)
- August 30th3-0 winvsPohang Steelers(27 mins, rating 6.65)
- April 4th2-3 lossvsKashiwa Reysol(62 mins, rating 7.35)
- July 1st2-2 drawatKyoto Sanga(17 mins, rating 6.86)
Next fixture
Gaku Shibasaki and Kashima Antlers are next in action on August 19th against Shimizu S-Pulse in the J1 League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Kashima Antlers vs Shimizu S-Pulse match preview.
Teammates at Kashima Antlers
Gaku Shibasaki currently plays alongside Ryoya Ogawa, Yuta Higuchi, Kaito Chida, Naomichi Ueda, Léo Ceará, Sho Omori, Koki Anzai, Yugo Okawa, Yuta Matsumura, Gaku Shibasaki, Haruto Matsumoto, Taiki Yamada, Minato Yoshida, Matheus Bueno, Kyosuke Tagawa, Élber, Yuma Suzuki, Ikuma Sekigawa, Tae-hyeon Kim, Anthony Motosuna, Ryuta Koike, Tomoki Hayakawa, Aleksandar Cavric, Yan Matheus, Kento Misao, Rikuto Hirose, Haruki Hayashi, Haruto Fujii, Keisuke Tsukui, Homare Tokuda and Yuji Kajikawa at Kashima Antlers.