Taishi Matsumoto
Japan
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Taishi Matsumoto 2026/2027 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Taishi Matsumoto has appeared in 5 J1 League matches this season, totalling 214 minutes at an average rating of 6.95. 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 | 0 | n/a | 37 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.42 | 76 |
| Shots | 4 | 1.70 | 71 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.40 | 57 |
| Shot accuracy | 25.0% | n/a | 53 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 37 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 37 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.84 | 74 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.42 | 49 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.40 | 86 |
| Key passes | 4 | 1.70 | 83 |
| Chances created | 4 | 1.68 | 82 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.84 | 96 |
Taishi Matsumoto has taken 4 shots with 1 on target (25% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 54 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 71st percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Taishi Matsumoto has 1 assist and 4 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 54 minutes. Taishi Matsumoto has set up 5 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 86th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 151 | 63.50 | 84 |
| Accurate passes | 137 | 57.60 | 84 |
| Pass accuracy | 91.0% | n/a | 97 |
| Long balls won | 5 | 2.10 | 76 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 5 | 2.10 | 94 |
| Backward passes | 32 | 13.46 | 98 |
| Passes (final third) | 23 | 9.67 | 83 |
Taishi Matsumoto has completed 137 of 151 passes at 91% accuracy , plus 5 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 84th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 1 | 0.42 | 48 |
| Dribble attempts | 1 | 0.42 | 20 |
| Dribble success | 1.0% | n/a | 91 |
| Duels won | 6 | 2.52 | 19 |
| Aerials won | 2 | 0.84 | 45 |
| Touches | 191 | 80.30 | 84 |
| Possession lost | 30 | 12.62 | 66 |
| Dribbled past | 3 | 1.26 | 93 |
| Fouls won | 4 | 1.68 | 84 |
| Dispossessed | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Taishi Matsumoto completes 1 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 6 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 5 |
| Interceptions | 3 | 1.26 | 68 |
| Clearances | 3 | 1.26 | 53 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 11 | 4.63 | 73 |
| 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 | 43 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 47 |
Taishi Matsumoto makes 0 tackles and 3 interceptions , adding 3 clearances . He is below average defensively, ranking in the 2nd percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 3 | 1.26 | 65 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.42 | 97 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Fouls per card | 3.00 | n/a | 61 |
| Foul involvements | 7 | 2.94 | 78 |
| 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 3 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3 fouls.
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly left central midfielder (1 appearance).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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25 yrs
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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 | 29 | 1,313 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 6.59 |
| 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 2026/2027 season
This season in the J1 League, Taishi Matsumoto has scored 1 assist across 5 appearances (1 starts), totalling 214 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.4 assists per 90 minutes. Taishi Matsumoto has attempted 4 shots with 1 on target, a 25% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Taishi Matsumoto has created 4 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 1 successful dribbles from 1 attempts (100% success rate). Taishi Matsumoto has contributed 4 key passes and 15 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Taishi Matsumoto has registered 0 tackles (0 won), 3 interceptions, and 3 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 137 from 151 pass attempts, a 91% pass accuracy rate. Taishi Matsumoto has won 6 of 13 total duels.
Discipline
Taishi Matsumoto has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 3 fouls and winning 4.
About Taishi Matsumoto
Taishi Matsumoto is a 28-year-old midfielder playing for Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the J1 League, representing Japan. Taishi Matsumoto is right-footed and wears the number 14 shirt. Born on 22 August 1998.
Most recent appearance
Taishi Matsumoto's most recent match was away at Nagoya Grampus on May 4th. Sanfrecce Hiroshima won 3-0. Taishi Matsumoto played 90 minutes, registering 2 shots with a match rating of 7.14.
Recent matches
- May 4th3-0 winvsNagoya Grampus(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.14)
- April 11th0-0 drawatGamba Osaka(44 mins, rating 7.17)
- April 3rd1-1 drawvsKawasaki Frontale(34 mins, rating 6.76)
- January 21st1-4 winatUrawa Reds(21 mins, rating 6.6)
- December 3rd3-0 winvsJEF United(25 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.07)
Next fixture
Taishi Matsumoto and Sanfrecce Hiroshima are next in action on June 11th against Lion City Sailors FC in the AFC Champions League Two. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Lion City Sailors FC match preview.
Teammates at Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Taishi Matsumoto currently plays alongside Hikaru Ogawa, Takuma Asano, Hayao Kawabe, Hayato Araki, Taichi Yamasaki, Shun Ayukawa, Takumu Kawamura, Shimon Kobayashi, Yudai Tanaka, Takaaki Shichi, Sota Koshimichi, Mutsuki Kato, Issei Ouchi, Shuto Nakano, Sébastien Haller, Keisuke Osako, Shunki Higashi, Rento Noguchi, Yotaro Nakajima, Ju-sung Kim, Taishi Matsumoto, Naoki Maeda, Naoto Arai, Daiki Suga, Tsukasa Shiotani, Sho Sasaki and Akito Suzuki at Sanfrecce Hiroshima.