Masato Morishige
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Masato Morishige 2025 season stats
As a left center back, Masato Morishige has appeared in 23 J1 League matches this season, totalling 1,822 minutes at an average rating of 6.77. 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 | 1 | 0.00 | 33 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.05 | 40 |
| Shots | 6 | 0.30 | 17 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.00 | 10 |
| Shot accuracy | 17.0% | n/a | 27 |
| Shot conversion | 17.0% | n/a | 85 |
| Goals per SoT | 1.00 | n/a | 97 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 24 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 0.20 | 30 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.15 | 39 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.05 | 83 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Key passes | 3 | 0.10 | 8 |
| Chances created | 2 | 0.10 | 8 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 15 |
Masato Morishige has taken 6 shots with 1 on target (17% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 304 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 17th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Masato Morishige has 0 assists and 3 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 911 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 | 1254 | 61.90 | 90 |
| Accurate passes | 1044 | 51.60 | 86 |
| Pass accuracy | 83.0% | n/a | 65 |
| Long balls won | 82 | 4.05 | 93 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Backward passes | 65 | 3.21 | 34 |
| Passes (final third) | 162 | 8.00 | 75 |
Masato Morishige has completed 1044 of 1254 passes at 83% accuracy . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 90th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 5 |
| Dribble attempts | 2 | 0.10 | 10 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 5 |
| Duels won | 129 | 6.37 | 87 |
| Aerials won | 92 | 4.54 | 95 |
| Touches | 1550 | 76.60 | 86 |
| Possession lost | 229 | 11.31 | 39 |
| Dribbled past | 6 | 0.30 | 22 |
| Fouls won | 20 | 0.99 | 73 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.05 | 12 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Masato Morishige completes 0 dribbles and wins 129 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 19 | 0.94 | 15 |
| Tackles won | 13 | 0.64 | 22 |
| Interceptions | 24 | 1.19 | 66 |
| Clearances | 162 | 8.00 | 96 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 70 | 3.46 | 55 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.05 | 77 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 40 |
Masato Morishige makes 19 tackles and 24 interceptions , adding 162 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 96 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 15th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 11 | 0.54 | 14 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.10 | 49 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Fouls per card | 5.50 | n/a | 49 |
| Foul involvements | 31 | 1.53 | 48 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Masato Morishige has committed 11 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5.5 fouls.
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly left center back (12 appearances), also at center back (6) and right center back (2).
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 | 23 | 1,733 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 25 | 6.96 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 29 | 2,399 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 6.68 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 28 | 2,513 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 22 | 6.35 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 35 | 3,032 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 27 | 7.18 |
About Masato Morishige
J1 League 2025 season
This season in the J1 League, Masato Morishige has scored 1 goal across 23 appearances (20 starts), totalling 1822 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Masato Morishige has attempted 6 shots with 1 on target, a 17% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Masato Morishige has created 2 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. Masato Morishige has contributed 3 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Masato Morishige has registered 19 tackles (13 won), 24 interceptions, and 162 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 1044 from 1254 pass attempts, a 83% pass accuracy rate. Masato Morishige has won 129 of 202 total duels.
Discipline
Masato Morishige has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 11 fouls and winning 20.
About Masato Morishige
Masato Morishige is a 39-year-old defender playing for FC Tokyo in the J1 League, representing Japan. Masato Morishige is right-footed. Born on 21 May 1987.
Most recent appearance
Masato Morishige's most recent match was away at Albirex Niigata on July 15th. FC Tokyo drew 1-1. Masato Morishige played 90 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.58.
Recent matches
- July 15th1-1 drawvsAlbirex Niigata(90 mins, rating 7.58)
- February 9th0-0 drawatVissel Kobe(90 mins, rating 7.18)
- August 12th0-1 winatMachida Zelvia(90 mins, rating 7.38)
- July 17th3-1 winvsFagiano Okayama(90 mins, rating 6.85)
- March 17th0-0 drawatSanfrecce Hiroshima(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.39)
Next fixture
Masato Morishige and FC Tokyo are next in action on November 22nd against Machida Zelvia in the J1 League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the FC Tokyo vs Machida Zelvia match preview.
Teammates at FC Tokyo
Masato Morishige currently plays alongside Rio Omori, Fuki Yamada, Yuto Nagatomo, Soma Anzai, Kento Hashimoto, Hirokazu Ishihara, S. Homma, Wataru Goto, Hayate Tanaka, Sei Muroya, Teruhito Nakagawa, Kyota Tokiwa, Nicolai Vallys, Kento Hashimoto, Kashif Bangnagande, Alexander Scholz, Deibuainchinedo Otanio, Hayato Inamura, Takahiro Ko, Masato Morishige, Kota Tawaratsumida, Marcelo Ryan, Kein Sato, Seung-gyu Kim, M. Nagakura, Shuto Nagano and Tsuyoshi Ogashiwa at FC Tokyo.