Shu Kurata
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Shu Kurata 2025 season stats
As a left winger, Shu Kurata has appeared in 25 J1 League matches this season, totalling 1,095 minutes at an average rating of 6.58. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other J1 League attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 0.30 | 62 |
| Goal involvements | 4 | 0.33 | 41 |
| Shots | 27 | 2.20 | 49 |
| Shots on target | 10 | 0.80 | 50 |
| Shot accuracy | 37.0% | n/a | 46 |
| Shot conversion | 15.0% | n/a | 69 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.40 | n/a | 70 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0.25 | 38 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 0.58 | 21 |
| Shots blocked | 11 | 0.90 | 84 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.08 | 68 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 14 |
| Key passes | 9 | 0.70 | 18 |
| Chances created | 9 | 0.74 | 26 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.16 | 42 |
Shu Kurata has taken 27 shots with 10 on target (37% accuracy), scoring 4 goals. That is a shot roughly every 41 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 49th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Shu Kurata has 0 assists and 9 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 122 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 14th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 452 | 37.20 | 94 |
| Accurate passes | 376 | 30.90 | 94 |
| Pass accuracy | 83.0% | n/a | 93 |
| Long balls won | 10 | 0.82 | 84 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 4 | 0.33 | 73 |
| Backward passes | 101 | 8.30 | 76 |
| Passes (final third) | 50 | 4.11 | 89 |
Shu Kurata has completed 376 of 452 passes at 83% accuracy , plus 4 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 94th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 7 | 0.58 | 36 |
| Dribble attempts | 21 | 1.73 | 51 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 24 |
| Duels won | 45 | 3.70 | 9 |
| Aerials won | 11 | 0.90 | 21 |
| Touches | 649 | 53.30 | 88 |
| Possession lost | 134 | 11.01 | 21 |
| Dribbled past | 18 | 1.48 | 99 |
| Fouls won | 8 | 0.66 | 10 |
| Dispossessed | 12 | 0.99 | 20 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Shu Kurata completes 7 dribbles at a 33% success rate and wins 45 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (21st percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 25 | 2.05 | 92 |
| Tackles won | 20 | 1.64 | 97 |
| Interceptions | 8 | 0.66 | 89 |
| Clearances | 19 | 1.56 | 80 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 54 | 4.44 | 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 | 41 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 47 |
Shu Kurata makes 25 tackles and 8 interceptions , adding 19 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 44 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 92nd percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 20 | 1.64 | 58 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.16 | 61 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 3 | 0.25 | 24 |
| Fouls per card | 10.00 | n/a | 65 |
| Foul involvements | 28 | 2.30 | 32 |
| 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 20 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 10 fouls.
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly left winger (9 appearances), also at attacking midfielder (1) and left attacking midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs attackersStrengths
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 | 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 2025 season
This season in the J1 League, Shu Kurata has scored 4 goals across 25 appearances (12 starts), totalling 1095 minutes. That works out to 0.3 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Shu Kurata has attempted 27 shots with 10 on target, a 37% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Shu Kurata has created 9 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 7 successful dribbles from 21 attempts (33% success rate). Shu Kurata has contributed 9 key passes and 15 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Shu Kurata has registered 25 tackles (20 won), 8 interceptions, and 19 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 376 from 452 pass attempts, a 83% pass accuracy rate. Shu Kurata has won 45 of 121 total duels.
Discipline
Shu Kurata has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 20 fouls and winning 8.
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. Born on 26 November 1988.
Most recent appearance
Shu Kurata's most recent match was away at Ratchaburi Mitrphol FC on June 18th. Gamba Osaka won 1-2. Shu Kurata played 8 minutes with a match rating of 6.39.
Recent matches
- October 17th0-1 winatAl Nassr(0 mins, rating 0)
- April 16th0-3 winatTrue Bangkok United(0 mins, rating 0)
- November 13th0-1 lossvsTrue Bangkok United(0 mins, rating 0)
- June 18th1-2 winatRatchaburi Mitrphol FC(8 mins, rating 6.39)
- January 15th1-1 drawvsRatchaburi Mitrphol FC(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Shu Kurata and Gamba Osaka are next in action on March 18th against Urawa Reds in the J1 League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Gamba Osaka vs Urawa Reds match preview.
Teammates at Gamba Osaka
Shu Kurata currently plays alongside Ryo Hatsuse, Shinnosuke Nakatani, Takeru Kishimoto, Taiki Tono, Eli Adams, Shogo Sasaki, Yuya Yokoi, Ginjiro Ikegaya, Shota Fukuoka, Aolin Zhang, Jun Ichimori, Shinya Nakano, Yuki Yoshihara, Riku Handa, Masaaki Higashiguchi, Kanji Okunuki, Issam Jebali, Deniz Hümmet, Rui Araki, Takashi Usami, Ryotaro Meshino, Tokuma Suzuki, Ryoya Yamashita, Asahi Uenaka, Rin Mito, Naru Nakatsumi, Welton, Daichi Hayashi, Shu Kurata, Gaku Nawata, Genta Miura and Shuto Abe at Gamba Osaka.