Hidehiro Sugai stats
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H. Sugai
Shimizu S-PulseDefender
H. Sugai vs Machida Zelvia
2 games played, 1 more on the benchHidehiro Sugai's next match is on Wednesday at 11:00 against Machida Zelvia. See how Hidehiro Sugai did in earlier matches against Machida Zelvia.
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Wednesday 11:00Wed 11:00Before the next match
Shimizu S-Pulse v Machida Zelvia, WednesdayWhat Machida Zelvia allow right backs
Position stats12 appearances at RB against Machida Zelvia in their last 20 matches; league average from the J1 League.
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Odds OutliersHidehiro Sugai 2026/2027 season stats
As a right back, Hidehiro Sugai has appeared in 10 J1 League matches this season, totalling 893 minutes at an average rating of 6.74. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other J1 League defenders.
Attacking stats
Hidehiro Sugai has taken 2 shots with 2 on target (100% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 447 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.1 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 14th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Hidehiro Sugai has 0 assists and 11 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 81 minutes. Hidehiro Sugai has set up 11 shots for teammates, worth 0.2 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 35th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Hidehiro Sugai has completed 176 of 261 passes at 67% accuracy , plus 9 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 7th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Hidehiro Sugai completes 1 dribbles at a 14% success rate and wins 43 duels .
Defending stats
Hidehiro Sugai makes 13 tackles and 7 interceptions , adding 35 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 69 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 48th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Hidehiro Sugai has committed 13 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6.5 fouls.
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly right back (10 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Shimizu S-Pulse squad
Dieguinho
31 yrs#2
D. Won
28 yrs#6
K. Inoue
28 yrs#8
M. Yumiba24 yrs#17
T. Hirato29 yrs#18
K. Matsuzaki28 yrs#21R. Hariu18 yrs#27Y. Doi19 yrs#33S. Tatemi17 yrs#35K. Koizumi31 yrs#37K. Suzuki23 yrs#41Y. Shimamoto19 yrs#47T. Fujii27 yrs#50K. Kozuka32 yrs#81R. Ohata22 yrs#97
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 37 | 2,654 | 2 | 4 | 17 | 73 | 6.64 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 13 | 140 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3.49 |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 8 | 417 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 6.72 |
About Hidehiro Sugai
J1 League 2026/2027 season
This season in the J1 League, Hidehiro Sugai has scored 1 goal across 10 appearances (10 starts), totalling 893 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Hidehiro Sugai has attempted 2 shots with 2 on target, a 100% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.10 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Hidehiro Sugai has created 11 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 1 successful dribbles from 7 attempts (14% success rate). Hidehiro Sugai has contributed 11 key passes and 46 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Hidehiro Sugai has registered 13 tackles (12 won), 7 interceptions, and 35 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 176 from 261 pass attempts, a 67% pass accuracy rate. Hidehiro Sugai has won 43 of 84 total duels.
Discipline
Hidehiro Sugai has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 13 fouls and winning 14.
About Hidehiro Sugai
Hidehiro Sugai is a 27-year-old defender playing for Shimizu S-Pulse in the J1 League, representing Japan. Hidehiro Sugai is right-footed and wears the number 24 shirt. Born on 27 October 1998.
Most recent appearance
Hidehiro Sugai's most recent match was at home against Gamba Osaka on November 11th. Shimizu S-Pulse drew 2-2. Hidehiro Sugai played 90 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 5.99.
Recent matches
- November 11th2-2 drawvsGamba Osaka(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 5.99)
- August 31st1-2 winatMito Hollyhock(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.35)
- October 29th2-1 winvsJEF United(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.55)
- August 30th1-0 winvsAvispa Fukuoka(90 mins, rating 7.16)
- April 17th3-1 lossatKawasaki Frontale(90 mins, rating 6.37)
Next fixture
Hidehiro Sugai and Shimizu S-Pulse are next in action on July 1st against Machida Zelvia in the J1 League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Shimizu S-Pulse vs Machida Zelvia match preview.
Teammates at Shimizu S-Pulse
Hidehiro Sugai currently plays alongside Joo-young Eom, Kazuki Kozuka, Yuji Takahashi, Kenta Inoue, Keigo Suzuki, Sodai Hasukawa, Shun Tatemi, Yui Inokoshi, Capixaba, Mateus Brunetti, Yuki Honda, Koya Kitagawa, Ryo Germain, Taiki Hirato, Yuji Doi, Kei Ishikawa, Tomotaro Sasaki, Haruto Hidaka, Jelani Reshaun Sumiyoshi, Kai Matsuzaki, Togo Umeda, Dieguinho, Rinsei Ohata, Tomoya Fujii, Narumu Ono, Ryota Hariu, Yutaka Yoshida, Kei Koizumi, Kosuke Kinoshita, Hidehiro Sugai, Yudai Shimamoto, Seung-wook Park, Se-hun Oh, Du-jae Won, Masaki Yumiba, Sen Takagi and Yuya Oki at Shimizu S-Pulse.