Ken Matsubara
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Ken 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.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 16 |
| Shots | 17 | 0.90 | 82 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 0.30 | 81 |
| Shot accuracy | 29.0% | n/a | 54 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 26 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 26 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 24 |
| Shots off target | 11 | 0.61 | 94 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.11 | 24 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.06 | 86 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Key passes | 7 | 0.40 | 43 |
| Chances created | 7 | 0.39 | 43 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 15 |
Ken Matsubara has taken 17 shots with 5 on target (29% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 95 minutes. 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. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 31st percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 989 | 54.90 | 75 |
| Accurate passes | 802 | 44.50 | 72 |
| Pass accuracy | 81.0% | n/a | 52 |
| Long balls won | 59 | 3.28 | 84 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 5 | 0.28 | 54 |
| Backward passes | 147 | 8.16 | 86 |
| Passes (final third) | 189 | 10.49 | 97 |
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
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 9 | 0.50 | 66 |
| Dribble attempts | 10 | 0.56 | 46 |
| Dribble success | 0.9% | n/a | 91 |
| Duels won | 65 | 3.61 | 13 |
| Aerials won | 23 | 1.28 | 22 |
| Touches | 1349 | 74.90 | 81 |
| Possession lost | 248 | 13.77 | 63 |
| Dribbled past | 14 | 0.78 | 80 |
| Fouls won | 7 | 0.39 | 16 |
| Dispossessed | 4 | 0.22 | 31 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Ken Matsubara completes 9 dribbles at a 90% success rate and wins 65 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (22nd percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 29 | 1.61 | 60 |
| Tackles won | 18 | 1.00 | 55 |
| Interceptions | 18 | 1.00 | 50 |
| Clearances | 85 | 4.72 | 58 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 64 | 3.55 | 59 |
| 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 | 32 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 40 |
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
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 17 | 0.94 | 63 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.11 | 55 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Fouls per card | 8.50 | n/a | 71 |
| Foul involvements | 24 | 1.33 | 32 |
| 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 |
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
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Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 29 | 2,416 | 1 | 2 | 27 | 31 | 7.10 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Champions League Elite | 7 | 560 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 6.85 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 26 | 2,161 | 2 | 1 | 17 | 40 | 7.05 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFC Champions League Elite | 12 | 1,025 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 12 | 7.38 |
| 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 |
| 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.
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. 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
- 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)
- July 15th3-0 winvsNagoya Grampus(27 mins, rating 6.45)
Next fixture
Ken Matsubara and Yokohama F. Marinos are next in action on March 15th against Kashima Antlers in the J1 League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Yokohama F. Marinos vs Kashima Antlers match preview.
Teammates at Yokohama F. Marinos
Ken Matsubara currently plays alongside Toichi Suzuki, Jun Amano, Yuta Tanaka, Ryotaro Tsunoda, Jordy Croux, Il-gyu Park, Hiroto Asada, Takuya Kida, Kosei Suwama, Aruto Higuchi, Yuri Araújo, Taiki Watanabe, Thomas Deng, Hiroki Iikura, Taisei Inoue, Rio Nitta, Ryo Miyaichi, Riku Yamane, Daiya Tono, Yuya Tsuboi, Tevis, Jeison Quiñónes, K. Chinen, Kaina Tanimura, Kanta Sekitomi, Ken Matsubara, Tomoki Kondo, Rubén Blanco, Dean David, Takuto Kimura, Kosuke Matsumura and George Onaiwu at Yokohama F. Marinos.