Gaku Shibasaki
Japan
Match-by-match stats
G. Shibasaki
Kashima AntlersMidfielderGaku Shibasaki 2026/2027 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Gaku Shibasaki has appeared in 8 J1 League matches this season, totalling 364 minutes at an average rating of 6.93. 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
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 8 | 364 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 3 | 6.93 |
 AFC Champions League Elite | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.18 |
| Total | 9 | 454 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 6.96 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.25 | 62 |
| Shots | 5 | 1.20 | 51 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.20 | 32 |
| Shot accuracy | 20.0% | n/a | 36 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 32 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 32 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.74 | 69 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.25 | 21 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.20 | 69 |
| Key passes | 12 | 3.00 | 98 |
| Chances created | 11 | 2.72 | 98 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.49 | 90 |
Gaku Shibasaki has taken 5 shots with 1 on target (20% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 73 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 51st percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Gaku Shibasaki has 1 assist and 12 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 33 minutes. Gaku Shibasaki has set up 13 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is strong, ranking in the 69th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 342 | 84.60 | 99 |
| Accurate passes | 302 | 74.70 | 99 |
| Pass accuracy | 88.0% | n/a | 83 |
| Long balls won | 15 | 3.71 | 96 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 5 | 1.24 | 90 |
| Backward passes | 59 | 14.59 | 99 |
| Passes (final third) | 62 | 15.33 | 99 |
Gaku Shibasaki has completed 302 of 342 passes at 88% accuracy , plus 5 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 99th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.49 | 58 |
| Dribble attempts | 3 | 0.74 | 48 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 78 |
| Duels won | 11 | 2.72 | 22 |
| Aerials won | 4 | 0.99 | 57 |
| Touches | 404 | 99.90 | 99 |
| Possession lost | 64 | 15.82 | 89 |
| Dribbled past | 5 | 1.24 | 90 |
| Fouls won | 2 | 0.49 | 17 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.25 | 14 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0.49 | 61 |
Gaku Shibasaki completes 2 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 11 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 3 | 0.74 | 23 |
| Tackles won | 3 | 0.74 | 48 |
| Interceptions | 4 | 0.99 | 53 |
| Clearances | 4 | 0.99 | 37 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 17 | 4.20 | 60 |
| 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 | 39 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 46 |
Gaku Shibasaki makes 3 tackles and 4 interceptions , adding 4 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 121 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 23rd percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 4 | 0.99 | 45 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 20 |
| Foul involvements | 6 | 1.48 | 17 |
| 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 4 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly right central midfielder (3 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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26 yrs
Gaku Shibasaki previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 19 | 970 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 23 | 6.91 |
| 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 2026/2027 season
This season in the J1 League, Gaku Shibasaki has scored 1 assist across 8 appearances (3 starts), totalling 364 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Gaku Shibasaki has attempted 5 shots with 1 on target, a 20% 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 11 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 2 successful dribbles from 3 attempts (67% success rate). Gaku Shibasaki has contributed 12 key passes and 17 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Gaku Shibasaki has registered 3 tackles (3 won), 4 interceptions, and 4 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 302 from 342 pass attempts, a 88% pass accuracy rate. Gaku Shibasaki has won 11 of 26 total duels.
Discipline
Gaku Shibasaki has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 4 fouls and winning 2.
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 Kawasaki Frontale on October 9th. Kashima Antlers drew 3-3. Gaku Shibasaki played 44 minutes, registering 1 shot, 3 key passs with a match rating of 6.92.
Recent matches
- October 9th3-3 drawatKawasaki Frontale(44 mins, rating 6.92)
- December 7th7-1 winvsNewcastle Jets(90 mins, rating 7.18)
- December 24th2-1 lossatVissel Kobe(11 mins, rating 6.5)
- March 7th0-1 lossvsUrawa Reds(26 mins, rating 6.49)
- May 4th4-2 lossatMito Hollyhock(81 mins, rating 7.47)
Next fixture
Gaku Shibasaki and Kashima Antlers are next in action on August 23rd against Gamba Osaka in the J1 League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Kashima Antlers vs Gamba Osaka match preview.
Teammates at Kashima Antlers
Gaku Shibasaki currently plays alongside Haruki Hayashi, Yugo Okawa, Yuma Suzuki, Koki Anzai, Léo Ceará, Rikuto Hirose, Yuta Matsumura, Minato Yoshida, Yan Matheus, Ryoya Ogawa, Sho Omori, Anthony Motosuna, Gaku Shibasaki, Matheus Bueno, Haruto Fujii, Ryuta Koike, Ikuma Sekigawa, Yuta Higuchi, Taiki Yamada, Keisuke Tsukui, Kyosuke Tagawa, Naomichi Ueda, Élber, Kaito Chida, Kento Misao, Tae-hyeon Kim, Tomoki Hayakawa, Aleksandar Cavric, Homare Tokuda and Yuji Kajikawa at Kashima Antlers.