Yuki Yamamoto
Japan
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Yuki Yamamoto 2026/2027 season stats
As a left defensive midfielder, Yuki Yamamoto has appeared in 5 J1 League matches this season, totalling 432 minutes at an average rating of 7.22. 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 | 1 | 0.20 | 79 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.21 | 51 |
| Shots | 6 | 1.30 | 57 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.20 | 35 |
| Shot accuracy | 17.0% | n/a | 36 |
| Shot conversion | 17.0% | n/a | 87 |
| Goals per SoT | 1.00 | n/a | 99 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 0.83 | 73 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.42 | 49 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Key passes | 5 | 1.00 | 49 |
| Chances created | 5 | 1.04 | 51 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 23 |
Yuki Yamamoto has taken 6 shots with 1 on target (17% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 72 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 57th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Yuki Yamamoto has 0 assists and 5 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 86 minutes. Yuki Yamamoto has set up 5 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 31st percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 365 | 76.00 | 94 |
| Accurate passes | 311 | 64.80 | 91 |
| Pass accuracy | 85.0% | n/a | 61 |
| Long balls won | 13 | 2.71 | 84 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 15 |
| Backward passes | 59 | 12.29 | 93 |
| Passes (final third) | 71 | 14.79 | 98 |
Yuki Yamamoto has completed 311 of 365 passes at 85% accuracy . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 94th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 6 | 1.25 | 93 |
| Dribble attempts | 9 | 1.88 | 81 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 73 |
| Duels won | 26 | 5.42 | 86 |
| Aerials won | 2 | 0.42 | 23 |
| Touches | 428 | 89.20 | 94 |
| Possession lost | 74 | 15.42 | 91 |
| Dribbled past | 1 | 0.21 | 17 |
| Fouls won | 8 | 1.67 | 84 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 0.42 | 21 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Yuki Yamamoto completes 6 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 26 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (23rd percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 10 | 2.08 | 76 |
| Tackles won | 4 | 0.83 | 51 |
| Interceptions | 3 | 0.63 | 47 |
| Clearances | 2 | 0.42 | 23 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 33 | 6.88 | 96 |
| 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 |
Yuki Yamamoto makes 10 tackles and 3 interceptions , adding 2 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 43 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 76th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 27 |
| Foul involvements | 8 | 1.67 | 36 |
| 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 |
Yuki Yamamoto has committed 0 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly left defensive midfielder (5 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 | 35 | 2,766 | 4 | 3 | 61 | 75 | 7.06 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 20 | 1,162 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 20 | 6.58 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Champions League Elite | 10 | 731 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 15 | 7.15 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 26 | 1,987 | 0 | 4 | 49 | 42 | 7.11 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFC Champions League Elite | 2 | 148 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7.25 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 16 | 869 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 25 | 6.14 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 28 | 1,744 | 0 | 4 | 26 | 33 | 6.81 |
About Yuki Yamamoto
J1 League 2026/2027 season
This season in the J1 League, Yuki Yamamoto has scored 1 goal across 5 appearances (5 starts), totalling 432 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Yuki Yamamoto has attempted 6 shots with 1 on target, a 17% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Yuki Yamamoto has created 5 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 6 successful dribbles from 9 attempts (67% success rate). Yuki Yamamoto has contributed 5 key passes and 6 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Yuki Yamamoto has registered 10 tackles (4 won), 3 interceptions, and 2 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 311 from 365 pass attempts, a 85% pass accuracy rate. Yuki Yamamoto has won 26 of 34 total duels.
Discipline
Yuki Yamamoto has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 0 fouls and winning 8.
About Yuki Yamamoto
Yuki Yamamoto is a 28-year-old midfielder playing for Kawasaki Frontale in the J1 League, representing Japan. Yuki Yamamoto is right-footed and wears the number 6 shirt. Born on 6 November 1997.
Most recent appearance
Yuki Yamamoto's most recent match was away at Machida Zelvia on May 4th. Kawasaki Frontale lost 2-1. Yuki Yamamoto played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.35.
Recent matches
- May 4th2-1 lossatMachida Zelvia(90 mins, rating 7.35)
- May 22nd4-2 winvsJEF United(90 mins, rating 7.34)
- April 3rd1-1 drawatSanfrecce Hiroshima(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.64)
- January 21st2-2 drawvsKyoto Sanga(76 mins, rating 6.45)
- July 8th1-1 drawatTokyo Verdy(86 mins, rating 7.32)
Next fixture
Yuki Yamamoto 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
Yuki Yamamoto 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.