Takuma Nishimura
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Takuma Nishimura 2025 season stats
As a right attacking midfielder, Takuma Nishimura has appeared in 30 J1 League matches this season, totalling 2,194 minutes at an average rating of 6.94. 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 | 7 | 0.30 | 87 |
| Goal involvements | 11 | 0.45 | 87 |
| Shots | 46 | 1.90 | 78 |
| Shots on target | 19 | 0.80 | 84 |
| Shot accuracy | 41.0% | n/a | 82 |
| Shot conversion | 15.0% | n/a | 83 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.37 | n/a | 75 |
| Big chances missed | 12 | 0.49 | 97 |
| Shots off target | 24 | 0.98 | 85 |
| Shots blocked | 6 | 0.25 | 26 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.04 | 71 |
| Assists | 4 | 0.20 | 85 |
| Key passes | 24 | 1.00 | 46 |
| Chances created | 24 | 0.98 | 48 |
| Big chances created | 6 | 0.25 | 75 |
Takuma Nishimura has taken 46 shots with 19 on target (41% accuracy), scoring 7 goals. That is a shot roughly every 48 minutes. He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 78th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Takuma Nishimura has 4 assists and 24 key passes , creating 6 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 91 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 85th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 470 | 19.30 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 340 | 13.90 | 3 |
| Pass accuracy | 72.0% | n/a | 10 |
| Long balls won | 16 | 0.66 | 21 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 5 | 0.21 | 39 |
| Backward passes | 100 | 4.10 | 6 |
| Passes (final third) | 57 | 2.34 | 12 |
Takuma Nishimura has completed 340 of 470 passes at 72% accuracy , plus 5 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 2nd percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 12 | 0.49 | 33 |
| Dribble attempts | 31 | 1.27 | 44 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 20 |
| Duels won | 97 | 3.98 | 37 |
| Aerials won | 46 | 1.89 | 82 |
| Touches | 797 | 32.70 | 2 |
| Possession lost | 257 | 10.54 | 22 |
| Dribbled past | 13 | 0.53 | 36 |
| Fouls won | 21 | 0.86 | 32 |
| Dispossessed | 24 | 0.98 | 54 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Takuma Nishimura completes 12 dribbles at a 39% success rate and wins 97 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 19 | 0.78 | 9 |
| Tackles won | 7 | 0.29 | 3 |
| Interceptions | 5 | 0.21 | 6 |
| Clearances | 13 | 0.53 | 10 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 88 | 3.61 | 37 |
| 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 | 37 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 43 |
Takuma Nishimura makes 19 tackles and 5 interceptions , adding 13 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 115 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 9th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 35 | 1.44 | 71 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.12 | 51 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Offsides | 5 | 0.21 | 75 |
| Fouls per card | 11.67 | n/a | 76 |
| Foul involvements | 56 | 2.30 | 47 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 1 | 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 |
Takuma Nishimura has committed 35 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 11.7 fouls.
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly right attacking midfielder (27 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Champions League Elite | 6 | 199 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6.70 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 12 | 626 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 6.65 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFC Champions League Elite | 5 | 280 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 7.27 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Super League | 14 | 638 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 6.48 |
| AFC Champions League Elite | 5 | 312 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 6.88 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 32 | 1,854 | 3 | 4 | 19 | 33 | 6.70 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 27 | 1,748 | 10 | 2 | 31 | 20 | 6.57 |
| AFC Champions League Elite | 7 | 403 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 7.11 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 32 | 2,154 | 6 | 2 | 23 | 24 | 6.92 |
About Takuma Nishimura
J1 League 2025 season
This season in the J1 League, Takuma Nishimura has scored 7 goals and 4 assists across 30 appearances (27 starts), totalling 2194 minutes. That works out to 0.3 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Takuma Nishimura has attempted 46 shots with 19 on target, a 41% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Takuma Nishimura has created 24 chances including 6 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 12 successful dribbles from 31 attempts (39% success rate). Takuma Nishimura has contributed 24 key passes and 38 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Takuma Nishimura has registered 19 tackles (7 won), 5 interceptions, and 13 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 340 from 470 pass attempts, a 72% pass accuracy rate. Takuma Nishimura has won 97 of 251 total duels.
Discipline
Takuma Nishimura has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 35 fouls and winning 21.
About Takuma Nishimura
Takuma Nishimura is a 29-year-old forward playing for Machida Zelvia in the J1 League, representing Japan. Takuma Nishimura is right-footed. Born on 22 October 1996.
Most recent appearance
Takuma Nishimura's most recent match was away at Gangwon on June 20th. Machida Zelvia won 1-0. Takuma Nishimura played 31 minutes with a match rating of 6.37.
Recent matches
- June 20th1-0 winvsGangwon(31 mins, rating 6.37)
- April 21st0-0 drawatGangwon(31 mins, rating 6.46)
- December 21st3-2 winvsChengdu Rongcheng(18 mins, rating 6.55)
- April 27th3-1 winvsUlsan HD(72 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.6)
- July 15th1-0 lossatKashiwa Reysol(44 mins, rating 6.97)
Next fixture
Takuma Nishimura and Machida Zelvia are next in action on November 22nd against FC Tokyo in the J1 League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the FC Tokyo vs Machida Zelvia match preview.
Teammates at Machida Zelvia
Takuma Nishimura currently plays alongside Yuta Nakayama, Kosei Tani, Yusuke Matsuo, Min-tae Kim, Henry Heroki Mochizuki, Aki Koch, Hotaka Nakamura, Ryuho Kikuchi, Takahiro Akimoto, Mitchell Duke, Nicholas Guimarães, Je-hoon Cha, Shota Fujio, Tatsuya Morita, Yuki Soma, Ryohei Shirasaki, Takuma Nishimura, Futa Tokumura, Erik, Ibrahim Drešević, Neta Lavi, Gen Shoji, Hokuto Shimoda, Hiroyuki Mae, Daihachi Okamura, Keiya Sento and Asahi Masuyama at Machida Zelvia.