Kenta Inoue
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Kenta Inoue 2025 season stats
As a left winger, Kenta Inoue has appeared in 28 J1 League matches this season, totalling 1,371 minutes at an average rating of 6.76. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other J1 League attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Goal involvements | 4 | 0.26 | 29 |
| Shots | 19 | 1.20 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 0.40 | 6 |
| Shot accuracy | 32.0% | n/a | 27 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 7 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 7 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 3 |
| Shots off target | 11 | 0.72 | 34 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.20 | 9 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Assists | 4 | 0.30 | 86 |
| Key passes | 15 | 1.00 | 43 |
| Chances created | 15 | 0.98 | 41 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.13 | 30 |
Kenta Inoue has taken 19 shots with 6 on target (32% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 72 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 8th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Kenta Inoue has 4 assists and 15 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 91 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 86th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 427 | 28.00 | 68 |
| Accurate passes | 338 | 22.20 | 76 |
| Pass accuracy | 79.0% | n/a | 85 |
| Long balls won | 8 | 0.53 | 63 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 9 | 0.59 | 84 |
| Backward passes | 139 | 9.12 | 86 |
| Passes (final third) | 42 | 2.76 | 66 |
Kenta Inoue has completed 338 of 427 passes at 79% accuracy , plus 9 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 68th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 12 | 0.79 | 54 |
| Dribble attempts | 21 | 1.38 | 33 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 84 |
| Duels won | 66 | 4.33 | 23 |
| Aerials won | 8 | 0.53 | 13 |
| Touches | 704 | 46.20 | 67 |
| Possession lost | 205 | 13.46 | 55 |
| Dribbled past | 13 | 0.85 | 86 |
| Fouls won | 25 | 1.64 | 78 |
| Dispossessed | 14 | 0.92 | 19 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Kenta Inoue completes 12 dribbles at a 57% success rate and wins 66 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (13th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 24 | 1.58 | 77 |
| Tackles won | 14 | 0.92 | 75 |
| Interceptions | 5 | 0.33 | 49 |
| Clearances | 9 | 0.59 | 14 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 42 | 2.76 | 47 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 2 | 0.13 | 98 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 47 |
Kenta Inoue makes 24 tackles and 5 interceptions , adding 9 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 57 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 77th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 26 | 1.71 | 66 |
| Yellow cards | 6 | 0.39 | 96 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 8 | 0.53 | 59 |
| Fouls per card | 4.33 | n/a | 30 |
| Foul involvements | 51 | 3.35 | 70 |
| 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 |
Kenta Inoue has committed 26 fouls and received 6 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4.3 fouls.
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly left winger (8 appearances), also at right winger (3) and right midfielder (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs attackersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Kenta Inoue previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 26 | 976 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 12 | 6.93 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Champions League Elite | 10 | 374 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 7.01 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 13 | 364 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 10 | 6.20 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFC Champions League Elite | 4 | 278 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 7.26 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 23 | 1,272 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 31 | 6.79 |
About Kenta Inoue
J1 League 2025 season
This season in the J1 League, Kenta Inoue has scored 4 assists across 28 appearances (15 starts), totalling 1371 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. Kenta Inoue has attempted 19 shots with 6 on target, a 32% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Kenta Inoue has created 15 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 12 successful dribbles from 21 attempts (57% success rate). Kenta Inoue has contributed 15 key passes and 61 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Kenta Inoue has registered 24 tackles (14 won), 5 interceptions, and 9 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 338 from 427 pass attempts, a 79% pass accuracy rate. Kenta Inoue has won 66 of 141 total duels.
Discipline
Kenta Inoue has received 6 yellow cards this season, committing 26 fouls and winning 25.
About Kenta Inoue
Kenta Inoue is a 27-year-old midfielder playing for Shimizu S-Pulse in the J1 League, representing Japan. Kenta Inoue is right-footed. Born on 23 July 1998.
Most recent appearance
Kenta Inoue's most recent match was away at Cerezo Osaka on February 9th. Shimizu S-Pulse won 3-1. Kenta Inoue played 71 minutes, registering 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.58.
Recent matches
- February 9th3-1 winvsCerezo Osaka(71 mins, rating 6.58)
- August 12th0-3 winatKyoto Sanga(77 mins, rating 6.7)
- July 17th3-0 winvsSanfrecce Hiroshima(70 mins, rating 6.54)
- May 18th4-0 winvsUrawa Reds(65 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.37)
- June 12th1-0 lossatKashiwa Reysol(26 mins, rating 6.73)
Next fixture
Kenta Inoue and Shimizu S-Pulse are next in action on November 22nd against Nagoya Grampus in the J1 League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Nagoya Grampus vs Shimizu S-Pulse match preview.
Teammates at Shimizu S-Pulse
Kenta Inoue currently plays alongside Kai Matsuzaki, Sodai Hasukawa, Yuki Honda, Kei Ishikawa, Ryota Hariu, Kazuki Kozuka, Dieguinho, Kosuke Kinoshita, Togo Umeda, Kengo Kitazume, Vini Peixoto, Ryo Germain, Koya Kitagawa, Yudai Shimamoto, Tomoya Fujii, Kei Koizumi, Hidehiro Sugai, Yutaka Yoshida, Yuji Takahashi, Mateus Brunetti, Kenta Inoue, Capixaba, Jelani Reshaun Sumiyoshi, Se-hun Oh, Seung-wook Park, Won Du-Jae, Sen Takagi, Yuya Oki, Masaki Yumiba and Kanta Chiba at Shimizu S-Pulse.