Taishi Matsumoto
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Taishi Matsumoto 2025 season stats
As a attacking midfielder, Taishi Matsumoto has appeared in 29 J1 League matches this season, totalling 1,313 minutes at an average rating of 6.59. 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 | 3 | 0.20 | 74 |
| Goal involvements | 5 | 0.34 | 77 |
| Shots | 11 | 0.80 | 21 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 0.30 | 43 |
| Shot accuracy | 45.0% | n/a | 90 |
| Shot conversion | 27.0% | n/a | 97 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.60 | n/a | 94 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.07 | 57 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 0.41 | 33 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.14 | 9 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.07 | 80 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.10 | 58 |
| Key passes | 10 | 0.70 | 27 |
| Chances created | 10 | 0.69 | 29 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 0.21 | 66 |
Taishi Matsumoto has taken 11 shots with 5 on target (45% accuracy), scoring 3 goals. That is a shot roughly every 119 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 21st percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Taishi Matsumoto has 2 assists and 10 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 131 minutes. His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 58th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 518 | 35.50 | 44 |
| Accurate passes | 418 | 28.70 | 44 |
| Pass accuracy | 81.0% | n/a | 54 |
| Long balls won | 23 | 1.58 | 67 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 3 | 0.21 | 39 |
| Backward passes | 119 | 8.16 | 57 |
| Passes (final third) | 47 | 3.22 | 23 |
Taishi Matsumoto has completed 418 of 518 passes at 81% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 44th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 8 | 0.55 | 36 |
| Dribble attempts | 11 | 0.75 | 23 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 96 |
| Duels won | 44 | 3.02 | 9 |
| Aerials won | 17 | 1.17 | 62 |
| Touches | 676 | 46.30 | 21 |
| Possession lost | 137 | 9.39 | 11 |
| Dribbled past | 3 | 0.21 | 4 |
| Fouls won | 14 | 0.96 | 40 |
| Dispossessed | 7 | 0.48 | 13 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Taishi Matsumoto completes 8 dribbles at a 73% success rate and wins 44 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 6 | 0.41 | 2 |
| Tackles won | 4 | 0.27 | 2 |
| Interceptions | 13 | 0.89 | 56 |
| Clearances | 31 | 2.12 | 90 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 43 | 2.95 | 11 |
| 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 |
Taishi Matsumoto makes 6 tackles and 13 interceptions , adding 31 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 219 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 2nd percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 5 | 0.34 | 1 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 11 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Offsides | 3 | 0.21 | 75 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 11 |
| Foul involvements | 19 | 1.30 | 8 |
| 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 |
Taishi Matsumoto has committed 5 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly attacking midfielder (8 appearances), also at right defensive midfielder (6).
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Taishi Matsumoto previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Champions League Elite | 4 | 360 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.70 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 36 | 2,814 | 3 | 2 | 47 | 33 | 7.15 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Champions League Two | 3 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6.83 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 17 | 476 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 6.26 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 23 | 1,235 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 25 | 5.17 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 12 | 347 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 5.53 |
About Taishi Matsumoto
J1 League 2025 season
This season in the J1 League, Taishi Matsumoto has scored 3 goals and 2 assists across 29 appearances (14 starts), totalling 1313 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Taishi Matsumoto has attempted 11 shots with 5 on target, a 45% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Taishi Matsumoto has created 10 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 8 successful dribbles from 11 attempts (73% success rate). Taishi Matsumoto has contributed 10 key passes and 20 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Taishi Matsumoto has registered 6 tackles (4 won), 13 interceptions, and 31 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 418 from 518 pass attempts, a 81% pass accuracy rate. Taishi Matsumoto has won 44 of 89 total duels.
Discipline
Taishi Matsumoto has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 5 fouls and winning 14.
About Taishi Matsumoto
Taishi Matsumoto is a 27-year-old midfielder playing for Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the J1 League, representing Japan. Taishi Matsumoto is left-footed. Born on 22 August 1998.
Most recent appearance
Taishi Matsumoto's most recent match was away at Johor Darul Ta'zim on March 16th. Sanfrecce Hiroshima won 1-0. Taishi Matsumoto played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot with a match rating of 7.11.
Recent matches
- March 16th1-0 winvsJohor Darul Ta'zim(90 mins, rating 7.11)
- April 19th3-1 lossatJohor Darul Ta'zim(90 mins, rating 6.64)
- December 21st2-2 drawatSeoul(90 mins, rating 6.05)
- October 21st2-1 winvsJohor Darul Ta'zim(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7)
- July 15th4-0 winvsKawasaki Frontale(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Taishi Matsumoto and Sanfrecce Hiroshima are next in action on December 3rd against JEF United in the J1 League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs JEF United match preview.
Teammates at Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Taishi Matsumoto currently plays alongside Issei Ouchi, Shun Ayukawa, Ju-sung Kim, Keisuke Osako, Shunki Higashi, Shimon Kobayashi, Mutsuki Kato, Takuma Asano, Hayao Kawabe, Yudai Tanaka, Rento Noguchi, Taichi Yamasaki, Sota Koshimichi, Taishi Matsumoto, Hayato Araki, Shuto Nakano, Sébastien Haller, T. Shichi, Naoki Maeda, Yotaro Nakajima, Naoto Arai, Daiki Suga, Tsukasa Shiotani, Sho Sasaki and Akito Suzuki at Sanfrecce Hiroshima.