Kuryu Matsuki
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Kuryu Matsuki 2025/2026 season stats
As a right winger, Kuryu Matsuki has appeared in 22 Championship matches this season, totalling 1,114 minutes at an average rating of 6.81. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Championship 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 22 | 1,114 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 6.81 |
 FA Cup | 4 | 193 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6.92 |
| Total | 26 | 1,307 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 22 | 6.83 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 0.30 | 89 |
| Goal involvements | 6 | 0.48 | 90 |
| Shots | 18 | 1.50 | 60 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 0.40 | 53 |
| Shot accuracy | 28.0% | n/a | 44 |
| Shot conversion | 22.0% | n/a | 94 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.80 | n/a | 97 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.08 | 55 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 0.57 | 59 |
| Shots blocked | 6 | 0.48 | 58 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.08 | 85 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.20 | 83 |
| Key passes | 10 | 0.80 | 30 |
| Chances created | 6 | 0.48 | 23 |
| Big chances created | 4 | 0.32 | 86 |
Kuryu Matsuki has taken 18 shots with 5 on target (28% accuracy), scoring 4 goals. That is a shot roughly every 62 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 60th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Kuryu Matsuki has 2 assists and 10 key passes , creating 4 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 186 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 83rd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 407 | 32.90 | 37 |
| Accurate passes | 319 | 25.80 | 37 |
| Pass accuracy | 78.0% | n/a | 33 |
| Long balls won | 8 | 0.65 | 11 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Accurate crosses | 3 | 0.24 | 45 |
| Backward passes | 105 | 8.48 | 72 |
| Passes (final third) | 50 | 4.04 | 34 |
Kuryu Matsuki has completed 319 of 407 passes at 78% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 37th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 7 | 0.57 | 52 |
| Dribble attempts | 21 | 1.70 | 68 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 19 |
| Duels won | 70 | 5.66 | 76 |
| Aerials won | 21 | 1.70 | 82 |
| Touches | 638 | 51.50 | 41 |
| Possession lost | 179 | 14.46 | 72 |
| Dribbled past | 9 | 0.73 | 50 |
| Fouls won | 24 | 1.94 | 86 |
| Dispossessed | 12 | 0.97 | 56 |
| Turnovers | 34 | 2.75 | 87 |
Kuryu Matsuki completes 7 dribbles at a 33% success rate and wins 70 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 18 | 1.45 | 29 |
| Tackles won | 16 | 1.29 | 73 |
| Interceptions | 5 | 0.40 | 12 |
| Clearances | 16 | 1.29 | 44 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 41 | 3.31 | 13 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Kuryu Matsuki makes 18 tackles and 5 interceptions , adding 16 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 62 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 29th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 18 | 1.45 | 68 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.08 | 19 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Fouls per card | 18.00 | n/a | 97 |
| Foul involvements | 42 | 3.39 | 85 |
| 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 |
Kuryu Matsuki has committed 18 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 18 fouls.
Positions played
ChampionshipMainly right winger (6 appearances), also at right midfielder (3) and right attacking midfielder (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Kuryu Matsuki previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Super Lig | 28 | 1,021 | 2 | 4 | 30 | 18 | 6.57 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 18 | 1,256 | 2 | 4 | 21 | 24 | 7.16 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 22 | 1,799 | 1 | 3 | 31 | 41 | 7.20 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 31 | 2,435 | 2 | 3 | 32 | 35 | 5.72 |
About Kuryu Matsuki
Championship 2025/2026 season
This season in the Championship, Kuryu Matsuki has scored 4 goals and 2 assists across 22 appearances (12 starts), totalling 1114 minutes. That works out to 0.3 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Kuryu Matsuki has attempted 18 shots with 5 on target, a 28% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Kuryu Matsuki has created 6 chances including 4 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 7 successful dribbles from 21 attempts (33% success rate). Kuryu Matsuki has contributed 10 key passes and 24 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Kuryu Matsuki has registered 18 tackles (16 won), 5 interceptions, and 16 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 319 from 407 pass attempts, a 78% pass accuracy rate. Kuryu Matsuki has won 70 of 151 total duels.
Discipline
Kuryu Matsuki has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 18 fouls and winning 24.
About Kuryu Matsuki
Kuryu Matsuki is a 23-year-old midfielder playing for Southampton in the Championship, representing Japan. Kuryu Matsuki is left-footed and wears the number 27 shirt. Born on 30 April 2003.
Most recent appearance
Kuryu Matsuki's most recent match was away at Middlesbrough on December 26th. Southampton won 2-1. Kuryu Matsuki played 66 minutes, registering 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.26.
Recent matches
- December 26th2-1 winvsMiddlesbrough(66 mins, rating 6.26)
- December 1st0-0 drawatMiddlesbrough(21 mins, rating 6.63)
- August 16th2-2 drawvsIpswich Town(0 mins)
- February 15th2-1 lossatManchester City(14 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.46)
- June 17th2-2 drawvsBristol City(57 mins, rating 6.34)
Next fixture
Kuryu Matsuki and Southampton are next in action on August 19th against Colchester United in the Carabao Cup. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Colchester United vs Southampton match preview.
Teammates at Southampton
Kuryu Matsuki currently plays alongside George Long, Jay Robinson, Gavin Bazunu, Caspar Jander, Shea Emmanuel Charles, Kuryu Matsuki, Samuel Edozie, Juan Larios, Ben Brereton Díaz, Tom Fellows, Cameron Bragg, Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Lewis Dobbin, Daniel Peretz, Yukinari Sugawara, Flynn Downes, Mads Roerslev, Joshua Quarshie, Ryan Manning, Cameron Archer, Finn Azaz, Welington, Jack Stephens, Aaron Ramsdale, Nathan Wood, Cyle Larin, Joachim Kayi Sanda, Leo Scienza, Damion Downs and James Bree at Southampton.