Keisuke Kurokawa
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Keisuke Kurokawa 2026 season stats
As a left back, Keisuke Kurokawa has appeared in 15 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 1,338 minutes at an average rating of 6.76. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Major League Soccer defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.20 | 82 |
| Shots | 5 | 0.30 | 28 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.10 | 38 |
| Shot accuracy | 40.0% | n/a | 65 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 33 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 33 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.07 | 62 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.13 | 34 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.07 | 37 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 3 | 0.20 | 90 |
| Key passes | 14 | 0.90 | 79 |
| Chances created | 12 | 0.81 | 86 |
| Big chances created | 4 | 0.27 | 87 |
Keisuke Kurokawa has taken 5 shots with 2 on target (40% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 268 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 28th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Keisuke Kurokawa has 3 assists and 14 key passes , creating 4 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 112 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 90th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 438 | 29.50 | 7 |
| Accurate passes | 350 | 23.50 | 7 |
| Pass accuracy | 80.0% | n/a | 18 |
| Long balls won | 18 | 1.21 | 23 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Accurate crosses | 21 | 1.41 | 99 |
| Backward passes | 53 | 3.57 | 26 |
| Passes (final third) | 94 | 6.32 | 66 |
Keisuke Kurokawa has completed 350 of 438 passes at 80% accuracy , plus 21 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 7th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 13 | 0.87 | 89 |
| Dribble attempts | 24 | 1.61 | 88 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 57 |
| Duels won | 49 | 3.30 | 28 |
| Aerials won | 13 | 0.87 | 24 |
| Touches | 831 | 55.90 | 14 |
| Possession lost | 208 | 13.99 | 86 |
| Dribbled past | 12 | 0.81 | 81 |
| Fouls won | 7 | 0.47 | 33 |
| Dispossessed | 4 | 0.27 | 48 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 0.94 | 65 |
Keisuke Kurokawa completes 13 dribbles at a 54% success rate and wins 49 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (24th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 18 | 1.21 | 26 |
| Tackles won | 13 | 0.87 | 34 |
| Interceptions | 29 | 1.95 | 93 |
| Clearances | 35 | 2.35 | 24 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 60 | 4.04 | 59 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 5 | 0.34 | 60 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 42 |
Keisuke Kurokawa makes 18 tackles and 29 interceptions , adding 35 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 74 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 26th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 12 | 0.81 | 33 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.20 | 46 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Fouls per card | 4.00 | n/a | 54 |
| Foul involvements | 19 | 1.28 | 28 |
| 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 |
Keisuke Kurokawa has committed 12 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly left back (15 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Similar players
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M. Peltola
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B. Servania27 yrs#23
J. Hopkins22 yrs#25
C. Clark23 yrs#30
G. Turner19 yrs#48
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Keisuke Kurokawa previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Champions League Two | 5 | 424 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 7.25 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 37 | 2,950 | 2 | 2 | 35 | 42 | 6.68 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 38 | 3,321 | 0 | 3 | 38 | 38 | 6.84 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 33 | 2,875 | 2 | 2 | 29 | 29 | 6.71 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 29 | 2,283 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 27 | 6.05 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 19 | 1,462 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 21 | 6.85 |
About Keisuke Kurokawa
Major League Soccer 2026 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Keisuke Kurokawa has scored 3 assists across 15 appearances (15 starts), totalling 1338 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Keisuke Kurokawa has attempted 5 shots with 2 on target, a 40% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Keisuke Kurokawa has created 12 chances including 4 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 13 successful dribbles from 24 attempts (54% success rate). Keisuke Kurokawa has contributed 14 key passes and 73 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Keisuke Kurokawa has registered 18 tackles (13 won), 29 interceptions, and 35 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 350 from 438 pass attempts, a 80% pass accuracy rate. Keisuke Kurokawa has won 49 of 95 total duels.
Discipline
Keisuke Kurokawa has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 12 fouls and winning 7.
About Keisuke Kurokawa
Keisuke Kurokawa is a 29-year-old defender playing for DC United in the Major League Soccer, representing Japan. Keisuke Kurokawa is left-footed and wears the number 6 shirt. Born on 13 April 1997.
Most recent appearance
Keisuke Kurokawa's most recent match was away at CF Montréal on August 13th. DC United drew 4-4. Keisuke Kurokawa played 90 minutes, registering 1 assist, 1 shot, 7 key passs with a match rating of 6.92.
Recent matches
- August 13th4-4 drawvsCF Montréal(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 6.92)
- June 14th1-1 drawvsSt. Louis City(78 mins, rating 6.39)
- March 28th1-3 lossvsChicago Fire(90 mins, rating 6.28)
- June 26th2-2 drawatNashville SC(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 6.84)
- May 6th0-2 winatNew York City(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.1)
Next fixture
Keisuke Kurokawa and DC United are next in action on January 1st against Houston Dynamo in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Houston Dynamo vs DC United match preview.
Teammates at DC United
Keisuke Kurokawa currently plays alongside Hosei Kijima, Andre Dozzell, Keisuke Kurokawa, Gabriel Segal, Caden Clark, Oscar Avilez, Gavin Turner, Silvan Hefti, Jared Stroud, Peglow, Alex Bono, Conner Antley, Brandon Servania, Sean Johnson, Jackson Hopkins, Lucas Bartlett, Garrison Tubbs, Nikola Markovic, Kye Rowles, Nathan Ordaz, Jacob Murrell, Matti Peltola, Tai Baribo, Louis Munteanu and Sean Nealis at DC United.