Asahi Sasaki
Japan
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Asahi Sasaki 2026/2027 season stats
As a left back, Asahi Sasaki has appeared in 5 J1 League matches this season, totalling 220 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 defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Shots | 2 | 0.80 | 62 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.80 | 95 |
| Shot accuracy | 100.0% | n/a | 93 |
| 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 | 0 | n/a | 15 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Key passes | 5 | 2.00 | 94 |
| Chances created | 5 | 2.05 | 97 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 32 |
Asahi Sasaki has taken 2 shots with 2 on target (100% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 110 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 62nd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Asahi Sasaki has 0 assists and 5 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 44 minutes. Asahi Sasaki has set up 5 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 | 102 | 41.70 | 37 |
| Accurate passes | 78 | 31.90 | 36 |
| Pass accuracy | 76.0% | n/a | 19 |
| Long balls won | 4 | 1.64 | 38 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 4 | 1.64 | 92 |
| Backward passes | 21 | 8.59 | 81 |
| Passes (final third) | 21 | 8.59 | 77 |
Asahi Sasaki has completed 78 of 102 passes at 76% accuracy , plus 4 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 37th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 1 | 0.41 | 65 |
| Dribble attempts | 2 | 0.82 | 68 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 51 |
| Duels won | 12 | 4.91 | 68 |
| Aerials won | 3 | 1.23 | 37 |
| Touches | 174 | 71.20 | 68 |
| Possession lost | 39 | 15.95 | 80 |
| Dribbled past | 3 | 1.23 | 93 |
| Fouls won | 1 | 0.41 | 34 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 0.82 | 92 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Asahi Sasaki completes 1 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 12 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (37th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 8 | 3.27 | 99 |
| Tackles won | 3 | 1.23 | 82 |
| Interceptions | 5 | 2.05 | 97 |
| Clearances | 7 | 2.86 | 32 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 14 | 5.73 | 95 |
| 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 | 40 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 48 |
Asahi Sasaki makes 8 tackles and 5 interceptions , adding 7 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 28 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 99th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 4 | 1.64 | 90 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 32 |
| Foul involvements | 5 | 2.05 | 66 |
| 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 |
Asahi Sasaki has committed 4 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly left back (2 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 37 | 2,981 | 3 | 2 | 30 | 69 | 6.88 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 37 | 3,098 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 70 | 7.10 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Champions League Elite | 11 | 826 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 22 | 7.50 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 15 | 586 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 19 | 6.98 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFC Champions League Elite | 3 | 195 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6.76 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 21 | 1,551 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 42 | 6.96 |
| AFC Champions League Elite | 4 | 328 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6.93 |
About Asahi Sasaki
J1 League 2026/2027 season
This season in the J1 League, Asahi Sasaki has featured across 5 appearances (2 starts), totalling 220 minutes. Asahi Sasaki has attempted 2 shots with 2 on target, a 100% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Asahi Sasaki has created 5 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 1 successful dribbles from 2 attempts (50% success rate). Asahi Sasaki has contributed 5 key passes and 7 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Asahi Sasaki has registered 8 tackles (3 won), 5 interceptions, and 7 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 78 from 102 pass attempts, a 76% pass accuracy rate. Asahi Sasaki has won 12 of 27 total duels.
Discipline
Asahi Sasaki has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 4 fouls and winning 1.
About Asahi Sasaki
Asahi Sasaki is a 26-year-old defender playing for Kawasaki Frontale in the J1 League, representing Japan. Asahi Sasaki is left-footed and wears the number 5 shirt. Born on 26 January 2000.
Most recent appearance
Asahi Sasaki's most recent match was away at Machida Zelvia on May 4th. Kawasaki Frontale lost 2-1. Asahi Sasaki played 26 minutes with a match rating of 5.98.
Recent matches
- May 4th2-1 lossatMachida Zelvia(26 mins, rating 5.98)
- May 22nd4-2 winvsJEF United(90 mins, rating 6.68)
- April 3rd1-1 drawatSanfrecce Hiroshima(59 mins, rating 6.82)
- January 21st2-2 drawvsKyoto Sanga(31 mins, rating 6.61)
- July 8th1-1 drawatTokyo Verdy(14 mins, rating 6.84)
Next fixture
Asahi Sasaki and Kawasaki Frontale are next in action on April 16th against Shandong Taishan in the AFC Champions League Elite. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Kawasaki Frontale vs Shandong Taishan match preview.
Teammates at Kawasaki Frontale
Asahi Sasaki currently plays alongside Filip Uremovic, Ryota Oshima, Noriharu Kan, Kyosuke Mochiyama, Kazuya Konno, Asahi Sasaki, Svend Brodersen, Hiroto Taniguchi, Yuki Yamamoto, Yuichi Maruyama, Yuto Matsunagane, Yu Kobayashi, Kayke Queiroz, Keun-hyeong Lee, Shunsuke Hayashi, Hiroto Noda, Reon Yamahara, Marcinho, Yuto Ozeki, Sota Miura, Derik Lacerda, Louis Thébault-Yamaguchi, Ryuki Osa, Lazar Romanić, Akihiro Ienaga, Ten Miyagi, Tatsuya Ito, Kento Tachibanada, Shuto Yamaichi, Pedro Romano, Kota Yui, Yuki Hayasaka, Yasuto Wakizaka and So Kawahara at Kawasaki Frontale.