Shu Kurata stats
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Match-by-match stats
S. Kurata
Gamba OsakaMidfielder
S. Kurata vs Avispa Fukuoka
8 games played, 2 more on the benchShu Kurata's next match is on Wednesday at 11:00 against Avispa Fukuoka. See how Shu Kurata did in earlier matches against Avispa Fukuoka.
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AFUvGAM
Wednesday 11:00Wed 11:00Before the next match
Avispa Fukuoka v Gamba Osaka, WednesdayWhat Avispa Fukuoka allow left wingers
Position stats8 appearances at LW against Avispa Fukuoka in their last 20 matches; league average from the J1 League.
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Odds OutliersShu 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.
Attacking stats
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 31st 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 26th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Shu Kurata has completed 40 of 49 passes at 82% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 56th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Shu Kurata completes 1 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 4 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (2nd percentile).
Defending stats
Shu Kurata makes 2 tackles and 0 interceptions , adding 1 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 52 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 67th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
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
Gamba Osaka squad
T. Usami
34 yrs#7
R. Meshino28 yrs#8
D. Hayashi29 yrs#9
I. Jebali
34 yrs#11
A. Uenaka24 yrs#14
R. Yamashita29 yrs#17
E. Adams
24 yrs#20D. Hümmet
30 yrs#23T. Ogashiwa28 yrs#24T. Tono19 yrs#35N. Nakatsumi18 yrs#37K. Sumi24 yrs#39
Y. Toshida27 yrs#41
K. Okunuki27 yrs#44Welton
29 yrs#97S. Kurata37 yrs#10
S. Abe28 yrs#13T. Suzuki29 yrs#16R. Mito24 yrs#27Y. Yoshihara22 yrs#32Y. Fujimoto17 yrs#48A. Okamoto16 yrs#60
J. Jiménez
30 yrs#78
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Champions League Two | 5 | 113 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.43 |
2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 25 | 1,095 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 25 | 6.58 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 25 | 789 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 20 | 6.81 |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 17 | 868 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 6.90 |
2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 18 | 1,083 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 19 | 6.10 |
2021
| 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 Newcastle Jets on May 3rd. Gamba Osaka won 1-3. Shu Kurata played 1 minutes with a match rating of 0.
Recent matches
- May 3rd1-3 winatNewcastle Jets(1 mins, rating 0)
- May 24th0-1 lossvsVissel Kobe(0 mins, rating 0)
- December 7th4-1 winvsCông an Hà Nội(0 mins, rating 0)
- September 20th0-2 lossvsFC Tokyo(0 mins, rating 0)
- March 7th2-0 lossatJEF United(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Shu Kurata and Gamba Osaka are next in action on July 1st against Avispa Fukuoka in the J1 League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Avispa Fukuoka vs Gamba Osaka match preview.
Teammates at Gamba Osaka
Shu Kurata currently plays alongside Rin Mito, Arata Okamoto, Koshiro Sumi, Shogo Sasaki, Haruki Ozawa, Jun Ichimori, Yuya Yokoi, Yoshiki Fujimoto, Aolin Zhang, Taiki Tono, Takeru Kishimoto, Yuki Yoshihara, Deniz Hümmet, Ryotaro Meshino, Takashi Usami, Riku Handa, Shinya Nakano, Ginjiro Ikegaya, Soya Fujiwara, Ryo Hatsuse, Daichi Hayashi, Eli Adams, Masaaki Higashiguchi, Yusei Toshida, Kanji Okunuki, Asahi Uenaka, Issam Jebali, Naru Nakatsumi, Tokuma Suzuki, Rui Araki, Welton, Shinnosuke Nakatani, Ryoya Yamashita, Shota Fukuoka, Tsuyoshi Ogashiwa, Shuto Abe, Shu Kurata, Genta Miura and Juanpe Jiménez at Gamba Osaka.