Ken Matsubara stats
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K. Matsubara
Yokohama F. MarinosDefender
K. Matsubara vs Tokyo Verdy
3 games playedKen Matsubara's next match is on Wednesday at 11:00 against Tokyo Verdy. See how Ken Matsubara did in earlier matches against Tokyo Verdy.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
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| Aug 9, 2025 | |||||||||||
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| Feb 25, 2024 |
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Wednesday 11:00Wed 11:00Before the next match
Yokohama F. Marinos v Tokyo Verdy, WednesdayWhat Tokyo Verdy allow right backs
Position stats12 appearances at RB against Tokyo Verdy in their last 20 matches; league average from the J1 League.
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Odds OutliersKen Matsubara 2025 season stats
As a right back, Ken Matsubara has appeared in 21 J1 League matches this season, totalling 1,621 minutes at an average rating of 6.56. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other J1 League defenders.
Attacking stats
Ken Matsubara has taken 17 shots with 5 on target (29% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 95 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 82nd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Ken Matsubara has 0 assists and 7 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 232 minutes. Ken Matsubara has set up 7 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 31st percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Ken Matsubara has completed 802 of 989 passes at 81% accuracy , plus 5 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 75th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Ken Matsubara completes 9 dribbles at a 90% success rate and wins 65 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (22nd percentile).
Defending stats
Ken Matsubara makes 29 tackles and 18 interceptions , adding 85 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 56 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 60th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Ken Matsubara has committed 17 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 8.5 fouls.
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly right back (9 appearances), also at right center back (9).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Yokohama F. Marinos squad
D. Tono
27 yrs#7K. Tanimura28 yrs#9
J. Croux
32 yrs#11
Tevis
20 yrs#19
R. Miyaichi33 yrs#23
D. David
30 yrs#26Y. Araújo30 yrs#30H. Takahashi22 yrs#39
R. Nitta23 yrs#43T. Kida32 yrs#8K. Chinen31 yrs#14
G. Onaiwu25 yrs#18T. Kondo25 yrs#24
T. Suzuki26 yrs#25R. Yamane23 yrs#28Y. Tanaka24 yrs#32T. Kimura26 yrs#34J. Amano35 yrs#40
K. Matsumura22 yrs#41S. Miidera16 yrs#47
29 yrs
29 yrs
31 yrsPrevious seasons
Per competition, club and country2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 29 | 2,416 | 1 | 2 | 27 | 31 | 7.10 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Champions League Elite | 7 | 560 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 6.85 |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 26 | 2,161 | 2 | 1 | 17 | 40 | 7.05 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFC Champions League Elite | 12 | 1,025 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 12 | 7.38 |
2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 21 | 1,562 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 35 | 6.82 |
| AFC Champions League Elite | 4 | 232 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6.86 |
2021
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 22 | 1,399 | 1 | 2 | 19 | 25 | 7.14 |
About Ken Matsubara
J1 League 2025 season
This season in the J1 League, Ken Matsubara has featured across 21 appearances (18 starts), totalling 1621 minutes. Ken Matsubara has attempted 17 shots with 5 on target, a 29% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Ken Matsubara has created 7 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 9 successful dribbles from 10 attempts (90% success rate). Ken Matsubara has contributed 7 key passes and 24 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Ken Matsubara has registered 29 tackles (18 won), 18 interceptions, and 85 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 802 from 989 pass attempts, a 81% pass accuracy rate. Ken Matsubara has won 65 of 135 total duels.
Discipline
Ken Matsubara has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 17 fouls and winning 7.
About Ken Matsubara
Ken Matsubara is a 33-year-old defender playing for Yokohama F. Marinos in the J1 League, representing Japan. Ken Matsubara is right-footed and wears the number 27 shirt. Born on 16 February 1993.
Most recent appearance
Ken Matsubara's most recent match was away at Vissel Kobe on October 15th. Yokohama F. Marinos lost 1-0. Ken Matsubara played 46 minutes, registering 3 tackles with a match rating of 6.58.
Recent matches
- May 22nd3-2 lossatUrawa Reds(0 mins)
- October 15th1-0 lossatVissel Kobe(46 mins, rating 6.58)
- September 6th0-0 drawvsMachida Zelvia(90 mins, rating 7.31)
- May 27th1-3 winatShimizu S-Pulse(85 mins, rating 7)
- March 8th1-0 lossatTokyo Verdy(87 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.57)
Next fixture
Ken Matsubara and Yokohama F. Marinos are next in action on October 17th against Shandong Taishan in the AFC Champions League Elite. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Shandong Taishan vs Yokohama F. Marinos match preview.
Teammates at Yokohama F. Marinos
Ken Matsubara currently plays alongside Takuya Kida, Jeison Quiñónes, Ryotaro Tsunoda, Il-gyu Park, Daiya Tono, Shota Fujii, Taiki Watanabe, Shin Miidera, Tomoki Kondo, Jun Amano, Hiroki Iikura, Kosei Suwama, Ryo Miyaichi, Yuri Araújo, Rio Nitta, Hikaru Takahashi, Thomas Deng, Rubén Blanco, Kaina Tanimura, Kanta Sekitomi, Kei Chinen, Ken Matsubara, Riku Yamane, Dean David, Kosuke Matsumura, Takuto Kimura, George Onaiwu, Yuta Tanaka, Jordy Croux, Toichi Suzuki, Yuya Tsuboi, Tevis and Taisei Inoue at Yokohama F. Marinos.