R. Sakata stats
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R. Sakata
Cerezo OsakaForward
R. Sakata vs Nagoya Grampus
2 games playedR. Sakata's next match is tomorrow at 11:00 against Nagoya Grampus. See how R. Sakata did in earlier matches against Nagoya Grampus.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
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| Oct 4, 2025 | |||||||||||
| Mar 8, 2025 |
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Tomorrow 11:00Wed 11:00Before the next match
Nagoya Grampus v Cerezo Osaka, TomorrowWhat Nagoya Grampus allow left wingers
Position stats6 appearances at LW against Nagoya Grampus in their last 20 matches; league average from the J1 League.
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Odds OutliersR. Sakata 2025 season stats
As a left winger, R. Sakata has appeared in 22 J1 League matches this season, totalling 711 minutes at an average rating of 5.98. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other J1 League attackers.
Attacking stats
R. Sakata has taken 13 shots with 5 on target (38% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 55 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 18th percentile for shot volume among attackers. R. Sakata has 1 assist and 10 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 79 minutes. R. Sakata has set up 11 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 44th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
R. Sakata has completed 197 of 264 passes at 75% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 86th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
R. Sakata completes 10 dribbles at a 32% success rate and wins 36 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (17th percentile).
Defending stats
R. Sakata makes 16 tackles and 3 interceptions , adding 11 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 44 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 91st percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
R. Sakata has committed 6 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly left winger (5 appearances), also at right winger (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Cerezo Osaka squad
S. Sakuragawa
25 yrs#9
T. Andrade
25 yrs#11R. Sakata22 yrs#17
P. Sabbag
29 yrs#19T. Shiojiri18 yrs#42K. Nagasoe17 yrs#45
M. Shibayama24 yrs#48
S. Uejo29 yrs#7
S. Kagawa37 yrs#8S. Tanaka29 yrs#10Y. Yokoyama21 yrs#14K. Okazawa22 yrs#28
J. Irvine
33 yrs#36
Y. Komi24 yrs#41L. Fernandes32 yrs#77
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Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 8 | 440 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 6.81 |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 4 | 122 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6.73 |
About R. Sakata
J1 League 2025 season
This season in the J1 League, R. Sakata has scored 1 assist across 22 appearances (6 starts), totalling 711 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. R. Sakata has attempted 13 shots with 5 on target, a 38% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, R. Sakata has created 9 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 10 successful dribbles from 31 attempts (32% success rate). R. Sakata has contributed 10 key passes and 11 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, R. Sakata has registered 16 tackles (10 won), 3 interceptions, and 11 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 197 from 264 pass attempts, a 75% pass accuracy rate. R. Sakata has won 36 of 94 total duels.
Discipline
R. Sakata has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 6 fouls and winning 7.
About R. Sakata
R. Sakata is a 22-year-old forward playing for Cerezo Osaka in the J1 League, representing Japan. R. Sakata is right-footed and wears the number 17 shirt. Born on 11 May 2004.
Most recent appearance
R. Sakata's most recent match was at home against Kawasaki Frontale on August 28th. Cerezo Osaka won 2-0. R. Sakata played 11 minutes with a match rating of 6.44.
Recent matches
- February 3rd2-4 lossvsKawasaki Frontale(0 mins, rating 0)
- October 24th0-0 drawvsYokohama F. Marinos(0 mins, rating 0)
- October 29th1-1 drawatV-Varen Nagasaki(0 mins, rating 0)
- September 20th6-1 lossatSanfrecce Hiroshima(0 mins, rating 0)
- August 28th2-0 winvsKawasaki Frontale(11 mins, rating 6.44)
Next fixture
R. Sakata and Cerezo Osaka are next in action on September 8th against Melbourne City in the AFC Champions League Elite. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Cerezo Osaka vs Melbourne City match preview.
Teammates at Cerezo Osaka
R. Sakata currently plays alongside Kosei Okazawa, G. Kambayashi, S. Uejo, Hinata Kawai, Kosuke Nakamura, Ayumu Ohata, H. Okuda, Pablo Sabbag, Yota Komi, Rikito Inoue, Koto Abe, R. Sakata, Lucas Fernandes, Yumeki Yokoyama, S. Tanaka, Koki Nagasoe, Javi Hernández, Solomon Sakuragawa, Thiago Andrade, S. Hatanaka, Teppei Shiojiri, Jackson Irvine, K. Noborizato, Travis Takahashi, T. Nakamura, M. Shibayama, S. Kagawa, Dion Cools, Ken Isibor and C. Ezemuokwe at Cerezo Osaka.