Ken Yamura stats
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K. Yamura
JEF UnitedForward
K. Yamura vs Urawa Reds
1 game playedKen Yamura's next match is on Wednesday at 11:30 against Urawa Reds. See how Ken Yamura did in earlier matches against Urawa Reds.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
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| May 11, 2025 |
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Wednesday 11:30Wed 11:30Before the next match
Urawa Reds v JEF United, WednesdayWhat Urawa Reds allow left strikers
Position stats4 appearances at LST against Urawa Reds in their last 20 matches; league average from the J1 League.
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Odds OutliersKen Yamura 2026/2027 season stats
As a left striker, Ken Yamura has appeared in 9 J1 League matches this season, totalling 517 minutes at an average rating of 6.14. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other J1 League attackers.
Attacking stats
Ken Yamura has taken 17 shots with 7 on target (41% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 30 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.8 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 69th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Ken Yamura has 0 assists and 6 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 86 minutes. Ken Yamura has set up 6 shots for teammates, worth 0.3 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 29th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
Ken Yamura has completed 96 of 117 passes at 82% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 42nd percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
Ken Yamura completes 4 dribbles at a 57% success rate and wins 21 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (30th percentile).
Defending stats
Ken Yamura makes 3 tackles and 3 interceptions . That is a tackle roughly every 172 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 26th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
Ken Yamura has committed 6 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly left striker (3 appearances), also at right striker (2) and left attacking midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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JEF United squad
T. Tsukui
24 yrs#8
H. Goya32 yrs#9N. Tsubaki26 yrs#14
N. Sugiyama28 yrs#18D. Ishikawa30 yrs#20K. Yamura29 yrs#29T. Matsumura22 yrs#30Z. Issaka29 yrs#42
L. Rocha
29 yrs#45
Erison
27 yrs#99
T. Taguchi35 yrs#4
Y. Kobayashi31 yrs#5Eduardo29 yrs#6K. Tanaka26 yrs#7
Indio27 yrs#25M. Himeno18 yrs#37T. Amagasa26 yrs#38
T. Yasui27 yrs#41M. Shinada27 yrs#44H. Ito17 yrs#47H. Kida26 yrs#55
27 yrs
30 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 23 | 537 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 8 | 5.91 |
About Ken Yamura
J1 League 2026/2027 season
This season in the J1 League, Ken Yamura has scored 1 goal across 9 appearances (6 starts), totalling 517 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Ken Yamura has attempted 17 shots with 7 on target, a 41% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.82 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Ken Yamura has created 6 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 4 successful dribbles from 7 attempts (57% success rate). Ken Yamura has contributed 6 key passes and 4 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Ken Yamura has registered 3 tackles (2 won), 3 interceptions, and 0 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 96 from 117 pass attempts, a 82% pass accuracy rate. Ken Yamura has won 21 of 48 total duels.
Discipline
Ken Yamura has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 6 fouls and winning 8.
About Ken Yamura
Ken Yamura is a 29-year-old forward playing for JEF United in the J1 League, representing Japan. Ken Yamura is right-footed and wears the number 29 shirt. Born on 9 June 1997.
Most recent appearance
Ken Yamura's most recent match was at home against Yokohama F. Marinos on December 23rd. JEF United drew 0-0. Ken Yamura played 81 minutes, registering 2 shots, 2 key passs with a match rating of 7.11.
Recent matches
- December 23rd0-0 drawvsYokohama F. Marinos(81 mins, rating 7.11)
- July 20th1-1 drawvsV-Varen Nagasaki(90 mins, rating 7.3)
- October 29th2-1 lossatShimizu S-Pulse(77 mins, rating 6.85)
- May 6th1-1 drawatTokyo Verdy(83 mins, rating 6.45)
- March 7th2-0 winvsGamba Osaka(61 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.99)
Next fixture
Ken Yamura and JEF United are next in action on July 22nd against Urawa Reds in the J1 League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Urawa Reds vs JEF United match preview.
Teammates at JEF United
Ken Yamura currently plays alongside Eduardo, Ken Yamura, Naoki Tsubaki, Shunji Saito, José Aurelio Suárez, Hiroto Goya, Michiya Okamoto, Indio, Ryota Kuboniwa, Takumi Tsukui, Taiki Amagasa, Haru Ito, Daniel Hall, Makoto Himeno, Andriy Rad, Takahiro Iida, Daichi Ishikawa, Kazuki Tanaka, Masaru Hidaka, Takashi Kawano, Haruto Usui, Leonardo Rocha, Zain Issaka, Takumi Matsumura, Manato Shinada, Rikuto Ishio, Ryota Suzuki, Naohiro Sugiyama, Takayuki Mae, Yusuke Kobayashi, Boniface Nduka, Yuta Ueda, Koki Yonekura, Taishi Taguchi, Erison, Koji Toriumi, Takuya Yasui and H. Kida at JEF United.