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Y. Higuchi
Kashima AntlersMidfielder
Y. Higuchi vs Shimizu S-Pulse
4 games played, 1 more on the benchYuta Higuchi's next match is on Fri 20 Nov at 10:00 against Shimizu S-Pulse. See how Yuta Higuchi did in earlier matches against Shimizu S-Pulse.
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| Mar 14, 2021 |
KASvSHI
Fri 20 Nov 10:00Fri 10:00Before the next match
Kashima Antlers v Shimizu S-Pulse, Fri 20 NovWhat Shimizu S-Pulse allow right central midfielders
Position stats15 appearances at RCM against Shimizu S-Pulse in their last 20 matches; league average from the J1 League.
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Odds OutliersYuta Higuchi 2026/2027 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Yuta Higuchi has appeared in 2 J1 League matches this season, totalling 103 minutes at an average rating of 6.79. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other J1 League midfielders.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026/2027.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 2 | 103 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 6.79 |
 AFC Champions League Elite | 1 | 66 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 7.27 |
| Total | 3 | 169 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 6.95 |
Attacking stats
Yuta Higuchi has 0 assists and 5 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 26 minutes. Yuta Higuchi has set up 5 shots for teammates, worth 0.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 24th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Yuta Higuchi has completed 75 of 92 passes at 82% accuracy , plus 4 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 99th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Yuta Higuchi completes 1 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 1 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (2nd percentile).
Defending stats
Yuta Higuchi makes 0 tackles and 0 interceptions . He is below average defensively, ranking in the 1st percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Yuta Higuchi has committed 2 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2 fouls.
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly right central midfielder (2 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Kashima Antlers squad
L. Ceará
31 yrs#9K. Tagawa
27 yrs#11Élber34 yrs#17
Y. Matheus28 yrs#18M. Yoshida18 yrs#30H. Tokuda19 yrs#34Y. Suzuki30 yrs#40
A. Cavric
32 yrs#77
K. Misao30 yrs#6
M. Bueno28 yrs#8
G. Shibasaki34 yrs#10Y. Higuchi30 yrs#14H. Hayashi22 yrs#24Y. Matsumura25 yrs#27
26 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 25 | 1,269 | 0 | 2 | 26 | 26 | 6.85 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 36 | 1,633 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 36 | 6.91 |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 33 | 2,608 | 3 | 10 | 52 | 43 | 7.32 |
2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 32 | 2,414 | 2 | 8 | 39 | 41 | 6.10 |
2021
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 37 | 3,192 | 6 | 6 | 60 | 65 | 7.28 |
About Yuta Higuchi
J1 League 2026/2027 season
This season in the J1 League, Yuta Higuchi has featured across 2 appearances (2 starts), totalling 103 minutes. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Yuta Higuchi has created 4 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 1 successful dribbles from 1 attempts (100% success rate). Yuta Higuchi has contributed 5 key passes and 9 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Yuta Higuchi has registered 0 tackles (0 won), 0 interceptions, and 0 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 75 from 92 pass attempts, a 82% pass accuracy rate. Yuta Higuchi has won 1 of 6 total duels.
Discipline
Yuta Higuchi has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 2 fouls and winning 0.
About Yuta Higuchi
Yuta Higuchi is a 30-year-old midfielder playing for Kashima Antlers in the J1 League, representing Japan. Yuta Higuchi is right-footed and wears the number 14 shirt. Born on 30 October 1996.
Most recent appearance
Yuta Higuchi's most recent match was away at FC Tokyo on August 2nd. Kashima Antlers lost 2-0. Yuta Higuchi played 45 minutes with a match rating of 6.52.
Recent matches
- August 2nd2-0 lossatFC Tokyo(45 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.52)
- January 31st0-0 drawatBuriram United(66 mins, rating 7.27)
- June 3rd4-1 winvsCerezo Osaka(58 mins, rating 7.05)
- August 30th3-0 winvsPohang Steelers(0 mins, rating 0)
- April 4th2-3 lossvsKashiwa Reysol(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Yuta Higuchi and Kashima Antlers are next in action on August 19th against Shimizu S-Pulse in the J1 League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Kashima Antlers vs Shimizu S-Pulse match preview.
Teammates at Kashima Antlers
Yuta Higuchi currently plays alongside Ryoya Ogawa, Yuta Higuchi, Kaito Chida, Naomichi Ueda, Léo Ceará, Sho Omori, Koki Anzai, Yugo Okawa, Yuta Matsumura, Gaku Shibasaki, Haruto Matsumoto, Taiki Yamada, Minato Yoshida, Matheus Bueno, Kyosuke Tagawa, Élber, Yuma Suzuki, Ikuma Sekigawa, Tae-hyeon Kim, Anthony Motosuna, Ryuta Koike, Tomoki Hayakawa, Aleksandar Cavric, Yan Matheus, Kento Misao, Rikuto Hirose, Haruki Hayashi, Haruto Fujii, Keisuke Tsukui, Homare Tokuda and Yuji Kajikawa at Kashima Antlers.