Kuryu Matsuki stats
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K. Matsuki
SouthamptonMidfielder
K. Matsuki vs West Ham
1 game playedKuryu Matsuki's next match is on Saturday at 15:00 against West Ham. See how Kuryu Matsuki did in earlier matches against West Ham.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 |
WHUvSOU
Saturday 15:00Sat 15:00Before the next match
West Ham v Southampton, SaturdayWhat West Ham allow right wingers
Position stats17 appearances at RW against West Ham in their last 20 matches; league average from the Championship.
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Odds OutliersKuryu Matsuki 2026/2027 season stats
As a right winger, Kuryu Matsuki has appeared in 11 Championship matches this season, totalling 720 minutes at an average rating of 6.82. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Championship attackers.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026/2027.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 11 | 720 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 10 | 6.82 |
 Carabao Cup | 2 | 116 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7.01 |
| Total | 13 | 836 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 6.85 |
Attacking stats
Kuryu Matsuki has taken 14 shots with 6 on target (43% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 51 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.4 expected goals (xG), 1.5 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 26th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Kuryu Matsuki has 1 assist and 7 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 103 minutes. Kuryu Matsuki has set up 8 shots for teammates, worth 0.5 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 46th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
Kuryu Matsuki has completed 238 of 283 passes at 84% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 97th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
Kuryu Matsuki completes 6 dribbles at a 43% success rate and wins 32 duels .
Defending stats
Kuryu Matsuki makes 10 tackles and 4 interceptions , adding 13 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 72 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 64th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
Kuryu Matsuki has committed 11 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 11 fouls.
Positions played
ChampionshipMainly right winger (6 appearances), also at left defensive midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Southampton squad
L. Scienza
28 yrs#7
C. Larin
31 yrs#9
L. Dobbin
23 yrs#11
S. Edozie23 yrs#23
D. Saku Mubama21 yrs#28
F. Downes27 yrs#4
C. Jander
23 yrs#8
F. Azaz
26 yrs#10
T. Fellows23 yrs#18C. Bragg21 yrs#26K. Matsuki
23 yrs#27
R. Akachukwu20 yrs#29
J. Ward-Prowse31 yrs#30
27 yrs
19 yrs
26 yrs
Japan squad
K. Shiogai21 yrs#7S. Saito21 yrs#7
Y. Soma29 yrs#7K. Tanimura28 yrs#9
J. Ito33 yrs#10
K. Nakamura26 yrs#11
Y. Suzuki24 yrs#14
T. Kubo25 yrs#14
A. Ueda28 yrs#18
R. Doan28 yrs#20
D. Maeda28 yrs#38
K. Goto21 yrs#42
K. Sano25 yrs#6
S. Tanaka24 yrs#13
D. Kamada30 yrs#18
A. Tanaka28 yrs#22
K. Sano23 yrs#24K. Matsuki23 yrs#27
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendly International | 1 | 64 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7.43 |
2025/2026
| 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 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Super Lig | 28 | 1,021 | 2 | 4 | 30 | 18 | 6.57 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 18 | 1,256 | 2 | 4 | 21 | 24 | 7.16 |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 22 | 1,799 | 1 | 3 | 31 | 41 | 7.20 |
2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 31 | 2,435 | 2 | 3 | 32 | 35 | 5.72 |
About Kuryu Matsuki
Championship 2026/2027 season
This season in the Championship, Kuryu Matsuki has scored 2 goals and 1 assist across 11 appearances (7 starts), totalling 720 minutes. That works out to 0.3 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Kuryu Matsuki has attempted 14 shots with 6 on target, a 43% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.42 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Kuryu Matsuki has created 7 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 6 successful dribbles from 14 attempts (43% success rate). Kuryu Matsuki has contributed 7 key passes and 14 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Kuryu Matsuki has registered 10 tackles (7 won), 4 interceptions, and 13 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 238 from 283 pass attempts, a 84% pass accuracy rate. Kuryu Matsuki has won 32 of 77 total duels.
Discipline
Kuryu Matsuki has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 11 fouls and winning 9.
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 at home against Bolton Wanderers on January 2nd. Southampton drew 0-0. Kuryu Matsuki played 44 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 key pass with a match rating of 6.49.
Recent matches
- January 2nd0-0 drawvsBolton Wanderers(44 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.49)
- May 1st0-1 winatNorwich City(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.22)
- March 27th1-0 winvsPortsmouth(33 mins, rating 6.35)
- August 2nd3-1 winvsUruguay(64 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.43)
- May 5th2-1 lossatWrexham(76 mins, rating 6.8)
Next fixture
Kuryu Matsuki and Southampton are next in action on March 3rd against West Ham United in the Championship. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the West Ham United vs Southampton match preview.
Teammates at Southampton
Kuryu Matsuki currently plays alongside Joachim Kayi Sanda, Divin Saku Mubama, Tom Fellows, Romeo Akachukwu, Kuryu Matsuki, Zach Abbott, Cameron Bragg, Aaron Ramsdale, Caspar Jander, Jack Stephens, James Ward-Prowse, Finn Azaz, Jamie Jones, Nathan Wood, Welington, Léo Scienza, Keven Schlotterbeck, Mads Roerslev, Cyle Larin, Daniel Peretz, Ryan Manning, Flynn Downes, Samuel Edozie, James Bree, Lewis Dobbin and George Long at Southampton.