Michael James Fitzgerald
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Match-by-match stats
Michael James Fitzgerald 2025 season stats
As a right center back, Michael James Fitzgerald has appeared in 31 J1 League matches this season, totalling 2,594 minutes at an average rating of 6.74. 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 | 0.03 | 34 |
| Shots | 4 | 0.10 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.00 | 10 |
| Shot accuracy | 25.0% | n/a | 43 |
| Shot conversion | 25.0% | n/a | 95 |
| Goals per SoT | 1.00 | n/a | 97 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 24 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.10 | 13 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.10 | 21 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Key passes | 11 | 0.40 | 43 |
| Chances created | 11 | 0.38 | 41 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.07 | 45 |
Michael James Fitzgerald has taken 4 shots with 1 on target (25% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 649 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 3rd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Michael James Fitzgerald has 0 assists and 11 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 236 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 | 2053 | 71.20 | 96 |
| Accurate passes | 1819 | 63.10 | 96 |
| Pass accuracy | 89.0% | n/a | 93 |
| Long balls won | 104 | 3.61 | 89 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 3 | 0.10 | 37 |
| Backward passes | 104 | 3.61 | 41 |
| Passes (final third) | 231 | 8.01 | 76 |
Michael James Fitzgerald has completed 1819 of 2053 passes at 89% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 96th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 4 | 0.14 | 25 |
| Dribble attempts | 5 | 0.17 | 18 |
| Dribble success | 0.8% | n/a | 88 |
| Duels won | 103 | 3.57 | 12 |
| Aerials won | 60 | 2.08 | 52 |
| Touches | 2386 | 82.80 | 94 |
| Possession lost | 264 | 9.16 | 24 |
| Dribbled past | 16 | 0.56 | 58 |
| Fouls won | 16 | 0.56 | 33 |
| Dispossessed | 4 | 0.14 | 22 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Michael James Fitzgerald completes 4 dribbles at a 80% success rate and wins 103 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 26 | 0.90 | 13 |
| Tackles won | 13 | 0.45 | 7 |
| Interceptions | 29 | 1.01 | 51 |
| Clearances | 148 | 5.13 | 66 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 132 | 4.58 | 89 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 5 | 0.17 | 98 |
| Errors led to goal | 2 | 0.07 | 93 |
Michael James Fitzgerald makes 26 tackles and 29 interceptions , adding 148 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 100 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 13th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 27 | 0.94 | 63 |
| Yellow cards | 7 | 0.24 | 87 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Fouls per card | 3.86 | n/a | 33 |
| Foul involvements | 43 | 1.49 | 42 |
| 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 | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Michael James Fitzgerald has committed 27 fouls and received 7 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3.9 fouls.
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly right center back (22 appearances), also at left center back (7) and center back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Michael James Fitzgerald previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 32 | 2,848 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 37 | 7.14 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 19 | 1,530 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 21 | 7.04 |
About Michael James Fitzgerald
J1 League 2025 season
This season in the J1 League, Michael James Fitzgerald has scored 1 goal across 31 appearances (30 starts), totalling 2594 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Michael James Fitzgerald has attempted 4 shots with 1 on target, a 25% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Michael James Fitzgerald has created 11 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 4 successful dribbles from 5 attempts (80% success rate). Michael James Fitzgerald has contributed 11 key passes and 8 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Michael James Fitzgerald has registered 26 tackles (13 won), 29 interceptions, and 148 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 1819 from 2053 pass attempts, a 89% pass accuracy rate. Michael James Fitzgerald has won 103 of 200 total duels.
Discipline
Michael James Fitzgerald has received 7 yellow cards this season, committing 27 fouls and winning 16.
About Michael James Fitzgerald
Michael James Fitzgerald is a 37-year-old defender playing for Albirex Niigata in the J1 League, representing New Zealand. Michael James Fitzgerald is right-footed and wears the number 5 shirt. Born on 17 September 1988.
Most recent appearance
Michael James Fitzgerald's most recent match was away at FC Tokyo on July 15th. Albirex Niigata drew 1-1. Michael James Fitzgerald played 85 minutes, registering 1 key pass, 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.54.
Recent matches
- July 15th1-1 drawatFC Tokyo(85 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.54)
- February 9th1-3 lossvsKashiwa Reysol(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.15)
- December 28th5-2 lossatShonan Bellmare(90 mins, rating 6.09)
- April 12th2-2 drawvsVissel Kobe(0 mins, rating 0)
- May 18th1-0 lossatTokyo Verdy(46 mins, rating 6.66)
Teammates at Albirex Niigata
Michael James Fitzgerald currently plays alongside Kodai Mori, Soya Fujiwara, Hiroto Uemura, Yuji Hoshi, Taiki Arai, Ivan Vicelich, Fumiya Hayakawa, Daisuke Yoshimitsu, Ryuga Tashiro, Danilo Gomes, Shosei Okamoto, Ken Yamura, Yushin Otake, Shusuke Ota, Jin Okumura, Yuji Ono, Shota Uchiyama, Keisuke Kasai, Michael James Fitzgerald, Yamato Wakatsuki, Riku Ochiai, Yuto Horigome and Jason Geria at Albirex Niigata.