Shu Kurata
Japan
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Shu Kurata 2026/2027 season stats
As a attacking midfielder, Shu Kurata has appeared in 2 J1 League matches this season, totalling 103 minutes at an average rating of 6.52. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other J1 League midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 37 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Shots | 1 | 0.90 | 26 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 13 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 37 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 37 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Shots off target | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.87 | 82 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Key passes | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 24 |
Shu Kurata has taken 1 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 103 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 26th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Shu Kurata has 0 assists and 0 key passes . Shu Kurata has set up 0 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 31st percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 49 | 42.80 | 55 |
| Accurate passes | 40 | 35.00 | 52 |
| Pass accuracy | 82.0% | n/a | 41 |
| Long balls won | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 16 |
| Backward passes | 5 | 4.37 | 9 |
| Passes (final third) | 8 | 6.99 | 61 |
Shu Kurata has completed 40 of 49 passes at 82% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 55th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 1 | 0.87 | 80 |
| Dribble attempts | 1 | 0.87 | 52 |
| Dribble success | 1.0% | n/a | 91 |
| Duels won | 4 | 3.50 | 43 |
| Aerials won | 0 | n/a | 6 |
| Touches | 64 | 55.90 | 55 |
| Possession lost | 14 | 12.23 | 61 |
| Dribbled past | 1 | 0.87 | 84 |
| Fouls won | 1 | 0.87 | 49 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.87 | 59 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Shu Kurata completes 1 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 4 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (6th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 2 | 1.75 | 66 |
| Tackles won | 1 | 0.87 | 56 |
| Interceptions | 0 | n/a | 6 |
| Clearances | 1 | 0.87 | 34 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 7 | 6.12 | 91 |
| 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 | 43 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 47 |
Shu Kurata makes 2 tackles and 0 interceptions , adding 1 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 52 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 66th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 2 | 1.75 | 81 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 27 |
| Foul involvements | 3 | 2.62 | 70 |
| 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 |
Shu Kurata has committed 2 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly attacking midfielder (1 appearance), also at left defensive midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Shu Kurata previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Champions League Two | 5 | 113 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.43 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 25 | 1,095 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 25 | 6.58 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 25 | 789 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 20 | 6.81 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 17 | 868 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 6.90 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 18 | 1,083 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 19 | 6.10 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 37 | 2,152 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 40 | 6.77 |
About Shu Kurata
J1 League 2026/2027 season
This season in the J1 League, Shu Kurata has featured across 2 appearances (2 starts), totalling 103 minutes. Shu Kurata has attempted 1 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Shu Kurata has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 1 successful dribbles from 1 attempts (100% success rate).
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Shu Kurata has registered 2 tackles (1 won), 0 interceptions, and 1 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 40 from 49 pass attempts, a 82% pass accuracy rate. Shu Kurata has won 4 of 8 total duels.
Discipline
Shu Kurata has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 2 fouls and winning 1.
About Shu Kurata
Shu Kurata is a 37-year-old midfielder playing for Gamba Osaka in the J1 League, representing Japan. Shu Kurata is right-footed and wears the number 10 shirt. Born on 26 November 1988.
Most recent appearance
Shu Kurata's most recent match was away at V-Varen Nagasaki on May 4th. Gamba Osaka drew 2-2. Shu Kurata played 46 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.54.
Recent matches
- May 4th2-2 drawatV-Varen Nagasaki(46 mins, rating 6.54)
- April 11th0-0 drawvsSanfrecce Hiroshima(57 mins, rating 6.5)
- March 23rd3-1 lossatNagoya Grampus(0 mins, rating 0)
- December 11th1-1 drawatMito Hollyhock(0 mins, rating 0)
- February 29th0-1 winatGangwon(14 mins, rating 6.5)
Next fixture
Shu Kurata and Gamba Osaka are next in action on March 7th against JEF United in the J1 League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the JEF United vs Gamba Osaka match preview.
Teammates at Gamba Osaka
Shu Kurata currently plays alongside Yoshiki Fujimoto, Ryotaro Meshino, Rin Mito, Haruki Ozawa, Yuya Yokoi, Issam Jebali, Jun Ichimori, Takeru Kishimoto, Aolin Zhang, Arata Okamoto, Yuki Yoshihara, Eli Adams, Rui Araki, Shogo Sasaki, Deniz Hümmet, Taiki Tono, Ginjiro Ikegaya, Asahi Uenaka, Welton, Shinya Nakano, Riku Handa, Takashi Usami, Masaaki Higashiguchi, Ryo Hatsuse, Daichi Hayashi, Tokuma Suzuki, Shinnosuke Nakatani, Kanji Okunuki, Naru Nakatsumi, Ryoya Yamashita, Shota Fukuoka, Shu Kurata, Genta Miura, Shuto Abe and Juanpe Jiménez at Gamba Osaka.