Taishi Matsumoto stats
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T. Matsumoto
SanfrecceMidfielderBefore the next match
V-Varen Nagasaki v Sanfrecce, Wednesday
What V-Varen Nagasaki allow attacking midfielders
Position stats2 appearances at CAM against V-Varen Nagasaki in their last 20 matches; league average from the J1 League.
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As a left central midfielder, Taishi Matsumoto has appeared in 10 J1 League matches this season, totalling 354 minutes at an average rating of 6.98. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other J1 League midfielders.
Attacking stats
Taishi Matsumoto has taken 6 shots with 2 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 59 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.1 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 61st percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Taishi Matsumoto has 1 assist and 7 key passes , creating 4 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 51 minutes. Taishi Matsumoto has set up 8 shots for teammates, worth 0.6 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 86th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Taishi Matsumoto has completed 234 of 258 passes at 91% accuracy , plus 7 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 92nd percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Taishi Matsumoto completes 1 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 15 duels .
Defending stats
Taishi Matsumoto makes 3 tackles and 4 interceptions , adding 3 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 118 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 17th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
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 (2 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Sanfrecce squad
K. Yengi
27 yrs#9A. Suzuki
23 yrs#10M. Kato29 yrs#11
S. Haller
32 yrs#22S. Ayukawa25 yrs#23
T. Asano31 yrs#29
N. Maeda31 yrs#41
H. Kawabe31 yrs#6
S. Higashi26 yrs#7
T. Kawamura27 yrs#8T. Matsumoto28 yrs#14D. Suga28 yrs#18
S. Koshimichi22 yrs#32Y. Nakajima20 yrs#35S. Kobayashi18 yrs#45R. Noguchi18 yrs#46M. Hara18 yrs#47H. Ota18 yrs#48
25 yrs
26 yrsPrevious seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Champions League Elite | 4 | 360 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.70 |
2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 29 | 1,313 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 6.59 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 36 | 2,814 | 3 | 2 | 47 | 33 | 7.15 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Champions League Two | 3 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6.83 |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 17 | 476 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 6.26 |
2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 23 | 1,235 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 25 | 5.17 |
2021
| 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 goal and 1 assist across 10 appearances (2 starts), totalling 354 minutes. That works out to 0.3 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. Taishi Matsumoto has attempted 6 shots with 2 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.05 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Taishi Matsumoto has created 7 chances including 4 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 1 successful dribbles from 2 attempts (50% success rate). Taishi Matsumoto has contributed 7 key passes and 24 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Taishi Matsumoto has registered 3 tackles (2 won), 4 interceptions, and 3 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 234 from 258 pass attempts, a 91% pass accuracy rate. Taishi Matsumoto has won 15 of 25 total duels.
Discipline
Taishi Matsumoto has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 3 fouls and winning 8.
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 at home against Kyoto Sanga on December 23rd. Sanfrecce won 3-0. Taishi Matsumoto played 27 minutes, registering 1 key pass with a match rating of 6.7.
Recent matches
- December 23rd3-0 winvsKyoto Sanga(27 mins, rating 6.7)
- August 31st0-2 winatTokyo Verdy(44 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.68)
- October 9th0-1 winatAvispa Fukuoka(30 mins, rating 6.72)
- September 20th6-1 winvsCerezo Osaka(28 mins, rating 6.98)
- March 7th3-2 lossatFagiano Okayama(11 mins, rating 6.94)
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 Shimon Kobayashi, Mutsuki Kato, Sébastien Haller, Shunki Higashi, Sota Koshimichi, Hiroto Ota, Issei Ouchi, Takuma Asano, Leedo Morii, Shun Ayukawa, Minato Hara, Hayao Kawabe, Hikaru Ogawa, Yudai Tanaka, Hayato Araki, Takumu Kawamura, Shuto Nakano, Taichi Yamasaki, Keisuke Osako, Kusini Yengi, Rento Noguchi, Yotaro Nakajima, Taishi Matsumoto, Ju-sung Kim, Naoki Maeda, Naoto Arai, Daiki Suga, Sho Sasaki, Tsukasa Shiotani and Akito Suzuki at Sanfrecce Hiroshima.