Yuji Takahashi stats
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Y. Takahashi
Shimizu S-PulseDefenderBefore the next match
Shimizu S-Pulse v Machida Zelvia, Wednesday
What Machida Zelvia allow right centre backs
Position stats20 appearances at RCB against Machida Zelvia in their last 20 matches; league average from the J1 League.
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As a right center back, Yuji Takahashi has appeared in 4 J1 League matches this season, totalling 360 minutes at an average rating of 6.94. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other J1 League defenders.
Attacking stats
Yuji Takahashi has taken 2 shots with 1 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 180 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.2 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 38th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Yuji Takahashi has 0 assists and 0 key passes . Yuji Takahashi has set up 0 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 35th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Yuji Takahashi has completed 156 of 196 passes at 80% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 66th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Yuji Takahashi completes 0 dribbles and wins 17 duels .
Defending stats
Yuji Takahashi makes 0 tackles and 3 interceptions , adding 24 clearances . He is below average defensively, ranking in the 1st percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Yuji Takahashi has committed 3 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3 fouls.
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly right center back (4 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Shimizu S-Pulse squad
Dieguinho
31 yrs#2
D. Won
28 yrs#6
K. Inoue
28 yrs#8
M. Yumiba24 yrs#17
T. Hirato29 yrs#18
K. Matsuzaki28 yrs#21R. Hariu18 yrs#27Y. Doi19 yrs#33S. Tatemi17 yrs#35K. Koizumi31 yrs#37K. Suzuki23 yrs#41Y. Shimamoto19 yrs#47T. Fujii27 yrs#50K. Kozuka32 yrs#81R. Ohata22 yrs#97
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 15 | 1,226 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 7.06 |
2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 29 | 2,552 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 6.31 |
2021
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 14 | 881 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 6.94 |
About Yuji Takahashi
J1 League 2026/2027 season
This season in the J1 League, Yuji Takahashi has featured across 4 appearances (4 starts), totalling 360 minutes. Yuji Takahashi has attempted 2 shots with 1 on target, a 50% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.15 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Yuji Takahashi has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Yuji Takahashi has registered 0 tackles (0 won), 3 interceptions, and 24 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 156 from 196 pass attempts, a 80% pass accuracy rate. Yuji Takahashi has won 17 of 26 total duels.
Discipline
Yuji Takahashi has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 3 fouls and winning 6.
About Yuji Takahashi
Yuji Takahashi is a 33-year-old defender playing for Shimizu S-Pulse in the J1 League, representing Japan. Yuji Takahashi is right-footed and wears the number 3 shirt. Born on 11 April 1993.
Most recent appearance
Yuji Takahashi's most recent match was away at Mito Hollyhock on August 31st. Shimizu S-Pulse won 1-2. Yuji Takahashi played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot with a match rating of 6.99.
Recent matches
- August 31st1-2 winatMito Hollyhock(90 mins, rating 6.99)
- October 29th2-1 winvsJEF United(0 mins, rating 0)
- August 30th1-0 winvsAvispa Fukuoka(90 mins, rating 6.94)
- April 17th3-1 lossatKawasaki Frontale(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.5)
- May 4th1-1 drawvsFC Tokyo(90 mins, rating 7.34)
Next fixture
Yuji Takahashi and Shimizu S-Pulse are next in action on July 1st against Machida Zelvia in the J1 League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Shimizu S-Pulse vs Machida Zelvia match preview.
Teammates at Shimizu S-Pulse
Yuji Takahashi currently plays alongside Joo-young Eom, Kazuki Kozuka, Yuji Takahashi, Kenta Inoue, Keigo Suzuki, Sodai Hasukawa, Shun Tatemi, Yui Inokoshi, Capixaba, Mateus Brunetti, Yuki Honda, Koya Kitagawa, Ryo Germain, Taiki Hirato, Yuji Doi, Kei Ishikawa, Tomotaro Sasaki, Haruto Hidaka, Jelani Reshaun Sumiyoshi, Kai Matsuzaki, Togo Umeda, Dieguinho, Rinsei Ohata, Tomoya Fujii, Narumu Ono, Ryota Hariu, Yutaka Yoshida, Kei Koizumi, Kosuke Kinoshita, Hidehiro Sugai, Yudai Shimamoto, Seung-wook Park, Se-hun Oh, Du-jae Won, Masaki Yumiba, Sen Takagi and Yuya Oki at Shimizu S-Pulse.