Gen Shoji
Japan
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Gen Shoji 2026/2027 season stats
As a right center back, Gen Shoji has appeared in 5 J1 League matches this season, totalling 450 minutes at an average rating of 6.80. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other J1 League defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Shots | 1 | 0.20 | 23 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 24 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 39 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 39 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.20 | 38 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Key passes | 2 | 0.40 | 44 |
| Chances created | 2 | 0.40 | 43 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 31 |
Gen Shoji has taken 1 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 450 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 23rd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Gen Shoji has 0 assists and 2 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 225 minutes. Gen Shoji has set up 2 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 40th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 237 | 47.40 | 60 |
| Accurate passes | 201 | 40.20 | 62 |
| Pass accuracy | 85.0% | n/a | 74 |
| Long balls won | 18 | 3.60 | 85 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Backward passes | 16 | 3.20 | 28 |
| Passes (final third) | 52 | 10.40 | 90 |
Gen Shoji has completed 201 of 237 passes at 85% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 60th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 1 | 0.20 | 42 |
| Dribble attempts | 5 | 1.00 | 76 |
| Dribble success | 0.2% | n/a | 35 |
| Duels won | 16 | 3.20 | 18 |
| Aerials won | 6 | 1.20 | 33 |
| Touches | 335 | 67.00 | 57 |
| Possession lost | 66 | 13.20 | 62 |
| Dribbled past | 3 | 0.60 | 67 |
| Fouls won | 1 | 0.20 | 7 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.20 | 36 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Gen Shoji completes 1 dribbles at a 20% success rate and wins 16 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (33rd percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 8 | 1.60 | 72 |
| Tackles won | 4 | 0.80 | 57 |
| Interceptions | 10 | 2.00 | 96 |
| Clearances | 9 | 1.80 | 20 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 17 | 3.40 | 43 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.20 | 85 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 48 |
Gen Shoji makes 8 tackles and 10 interceptions , adding 9 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 56 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 72nd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 2 | 0.40 | 27 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 32 |
| Foul involvements | 3 | 0.60 | 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 |
Gen Shoji has committed 2 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly right center back (4 appearances), also at left center back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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22 yrsGen Shoji previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Champions League Elite | 12 | 1,025 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 6.82 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 38 | 3,420 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 55 | 7.02 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 32 | 2,578 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 32 | 7.15 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 21 | 639 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 5.46 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 25 | 2,104 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 32 | 5.97 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 28 | 2,408 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 47 | 7.24 |
About Gen Shoji
J1 League 2026/2027 season
This season in the J1 League, Gen Shoji has featured across 5 appearances (5 starts), totalling 450 minutes. Gen Shoji has attempted 1 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Gen Shoji has created 2 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 1 successful dribbles from 5 attempts (20% success rate). Gen Shoji has contributed 2 key passes and 4 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Gen Shoji has registered 8 tackles (4 won), 10 interceptions, and 9 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 201 from 237 pass attempts, a 85% pass accuracy rate. Gen Shoji has won 16 of 28 total duels.
Discipline
Gen Shoji has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 2 fouls and winning 1.
About Gen Shoji
Gen Shoji is a 33-year-old defender playing for Machida Zelvia in the J1 League, representing Japan. Gen Shoji is right-footed and wears the number 3 shirt. Born on 11 December 1992.
Most recent appearance
Gen Shoji's most recent match was away at Kawasaki Frontale on May 4th. Machida Zelvia won 2-1. Gen Shoji played 90 minutes, registering 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.05.
Recent matches
- May 4th2-1 winvsKawasaki Frontale(90 mins, rating 7.05)
- April 11th1-1 drawatMito Hollyhock(90 mins, rating 7.05)
- January 7th3-1 winvsUrawa Reds(90 mins, rating 6.77)
- January 21st0-4 winatJEF United(90 mins, rating 6.82)
- November 22nd1-5 winatFC Tokyo(90 mins, rating 6.29)
Next fixture
Gen Shoji and Machida Zelvia are next in action on March 7th against Nagoya Grampus in the J1 League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Nagoya Grampus vs Machida Zelvia match preview.
Teammates at Machida Zelvia
Gen Shoji currently plays alongside Nicholas Guimarães, Koki Ogawa, Henry Heroki Mochizuki, Thomas Ouwejan, Aki Koch, Takahiro Akimoto, Tenshiro Takasaki, Tete Yengi, Je-hoon Cha, Yuki Soma, Yusuke Matsuo, Ibrahim Dresevic, Min-tae Kim, Futa Tokumura, Erik, Ryohei Shirasaki, Ryuho Kikuchi, Mitchell Duke, Tatsuya Morita, Hotaka Nakamura, Takuma Nishimura, Neta Lavi, Gen Shoji, Hiroyuki Mae, Hokuto Shimoda, Daihachi Okamura, Keiya Sento, Asahi Masuyama and Kosei Tani at Machida Zelvia.