Gaku Shibasaki
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G. Shibasaki
Kashima AntlersMidfielderGaku Shibasaki 2025 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Gaku Shibasaki has appeared in 19 J1 League matches this season, totalling 970 minutes at an average rating of 6.91. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other J1 League midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 8 |
| Shots | 12 | 1.10 | 43 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.20 | 26 |
| Shot accuracy | 17.0% | n/a | 15 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 15 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 15 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 0.37 | 28 |
| Shots blocked | 7 | 0.65 | 78 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Key passes | 12 | 1.10 | 52 |
| Chances created | 12 | 1.11 | 54 |
| Big chances created | 4 | 0.37 | 90 |
Gaku Shibasaki has taken 12 shots with 2 on target (17% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 81 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 43rd percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Gaku Shibasaki has 0 assists and 12 key passes , creating 4 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 81 minutes. Gaku Shibasaki has set up 12 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 20th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 601 | 55.80 | 89 |
| Accurate passes | 480 | 44.50 | 85 |
| Pass accuracy | 80.0% | n/a | 48 |
| Long balls won | 23 | 2.13 | 83 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 4 | 0.37 | 56 |
| Backward passes | 97 | 9.00 | 70 |
| Passes (final third) | 91 | 8.44 | 89 |
Gaku Shibasaki has completed 480 of 601 passes at 80% accuracy , plus 4 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 89th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 8 | 0.74 | 58 |
| Dribble attempts | 13 | 1.21 | 41 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 84 |
| Duels won | 46 | 4.27 | 46 |
| Aerials won | 10 | 0.93 | 49 |
| Touches | 759 | 70.40 | 85 |
| Possession lost | 166 | 15.40 | 76 |
| Dribbled past | 8 | 0.74 | 58 |
| Fouls won | 7 | 0.65 | 14 |
| Dispossessed | 8 | 0.74 | 35 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Gaku Shibasaki completes 8 dribbles at a 62% success rate and wins 46 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 23 | 2.13 | 73 |
| Tackles won | 12 | 1.11 | 66 |
| Interceptions | 17 | 1.58 | 85 |
| Clearances | 18 | 1.67 | 69 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 51 | 4.73 | 72 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.09 | 91 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 43 |
Gaku Shibasaki makes 23 tackles and 17 interceptions , adding 18 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 42 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 73rd percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 8 | 0.74 | 17 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.19 | 75 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Fouls per card | 4.00 | n/a | 30 |
| Foul involvements | 15 | 1.39 | 11 |
| 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 |
Gaku Shibasaki has committed 8 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4 fouls.
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly left central midfielder (9 appearances), also at right central midfielder (3) and right defensive midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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25 yrs
Gaku Shibasaki previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 22 | 1,433 | 0 | 3 | 22 | 24 | 7.06 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 3 | 102 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6.73 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 La Liga 2 | 30 | 1,743 | 0 | 1 | 25 | 32 | 6.90 |
| 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 2025 season
This season in the J1 League, Gaku Shibasaki has featured across 19 appearances (13 starts), totalling 970 minutes. Gaku Shibasaki has attempted 12 shots with 2 on target, a 17% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Gaku Shibasaki has created 12 chances including 4 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 8 successful dribbles from 13 attempts (62% success rate). Gaku Shibasaki has contributed 12 key passes and 24 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Gaku Shibasaki has registered 23 tackles (12 won), 17 interceptions, and 18 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 480 from 601 pass attempts, a 80% pass accuracy rate. Gaku Shibasaki has won 46 of 85 total duels.
Discipline
Gaku Shibasaki has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 8 fouls and winning 7.
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 Yokohama F. Marinos on March 15th. Kashima Antlers won 3-4. Gaku Shibasaki played 23 minutes, registering 1 assist, 2 key passs with a match rating of 7.09.
Recent matches
- March 15th3-4 winatYokohama F. Marinos(23 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.09)
- November 25th0-0 drawvsGamba Osaka(0 mins, rating 0)
- March 23rd0-4 winatNagoya Grampus(0 mins, rating 0)
- May 21st3-1 winvsCerezo Osaka(46 mins, rating 6.79)
- April 14th0-1 winatUrawa Reds(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Gaku Shibasaki and Kashima Antlers are next in action on December 11th against Nagoya Grampus in the J1 League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Kashima Antlers vs Nagoya Grampus match preview.
Teammates at Kashima Antlers
Gaku Shibasaki currently plays alongside Ryoya Ogawa, Anthony Motosuna, Haruto Fujii, Yugo Okawa, Koki Anzai, Rikuto Hirose, Yuta Matsumura, Gaku Shibasaki, Haruki Hayashi, Léo Ceará, Minato Yoshida, Yuma Suzuki, Matheus Bueno, Ryuta Koike, Yuta Higuchi, Ikuma Sekigawa, Taiki Yamada, Keisuke Tsukui, Kyosuke Tagawa, Élber, Kaito Chida, Naomichi Ueda, Kento Misao, Tae-hyeon Kim, Aleksandar Cavric, Tomoki Hayakawa, Homare Tokuda and Yuji Kajikawa at Kashima Antlers.