Kazuki Kozuka
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Kazuki Kozuka 2025 season stats
As a right attacking midfielder, Kazuki Kozuka has appeared in 17 J1 League matches this season, totalling 429 minutes at an average rating of 6.07. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other J1 League midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.40 | 96 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.42 | 84 |
| Shots | 12 | 2.50 | 87 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 0.80 | 84 |
| Shot accuracy | 33.0% | n/a | 58 |
| Shot conversion | 17.0% | n/a | 89 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.50 | n/a | 88 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.42 | 94 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 1.05 | 89 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.63 | 77 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Key passes | 7 | 1.50 | 77 |
| Chances created | 6 | 1.26 | 66 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.42 | 94 |
Kazuki Kozuka has taken 12 shots with 4 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 36 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 87th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Kazuki Kozuka has 0 assists and 7 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 72 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 20th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 241 | 50.60 | 80 |
| Accurate passes | 199 | 41.70 | 77 |
| Pass accuracy | 83.0% | n/a | 66 |
| Long balls won | 7 | 1.47 | 63 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 3 | 0.63 | 66 |
| Backward passes | 52 | 10.91 | 89 |
| Passes (final third) | 32 | 6.71 | 74 |
Kazuki Kozuka has completed 199 of 241 passes at 83% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 80th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 13 | 2.73 | 100 |
| Dribble attempts | 16 | 3.36 | 94 |
| Dribble success | 0.8% | n/a | 98 |
| Duels won | 31 | 6.50 | 90 |
| Aerials won | 2 | 0.42 | 10 |
| Touches | 345 | 72.40 | 89 |
| Possession lost | 80 | 16.78 | 88 |
| Dribbled past | 2 | 0.42 | 22 |
| Fouls won | 11 | 2.31 | 98 |
| Dispossessed | 5 | 1.05 | 61 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Kazuki Kozuka completes 13 dribbles at a 81% success rate and wins 31 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (10th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 6 | 1.26 | 35 |
| Tackles won | 3 | 0.63 | 27 |
| Interceptions | 3 | 0.63 | 39 |
| Clearances | 1 | 0.21 | 1 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 26 | 5.45 | 90 |
| 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 | 37 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 43 |
Kazuki Kozuka makes 6 tackles and 3 interceptions , adding 1 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 72 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 35th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 6 | 1.26 | 61 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.21 | 81 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Offsides | 2 | 0.42 | 92 |
| Fouls per card | 6.00 | n/a | 46 |
| Foul involvements | 17 | 3.57 | 94 |
| 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 |
Kazuki Kozuka has committed 6 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6 fouls.
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly right attacking midfielder (3 appearances), also at left attacking midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Kazuki Kozuka previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 K League 1 | 16 | 1,284 | 1 | 2 | 25 | 20 | 5.00 |
 J1 League | 5 | 105 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6.45 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 12 | 275 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 5.24 |
 AFC Champions League Elite | 3 | 190 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 7.99 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 5 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 4.22 |
About Kazuki Kozuka
J1 League 2025 season
This season in the J1 League, Kazuki Kozuka has scored 2 goals across 17 appearances (4 starts), totalling 429 minutes. That works out to 0.4 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Kazuki Kozuka has attempted 12 shots with 4 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Kazuki Kozuka has created 6 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 13 successful dribbles from 16 attempts (81% success rate). Kazuki Kozuka has contributed 7 key passes and 16 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Kazuki Kozuka has registered 6 tackles (3 won), 3 interceptions, and 1 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 199 from 241 pass attempts, a 83% pass accuracy rate. Kazuki Kozuka has won 31 of 53 total duels.
Discipline
Kazuki Kozuka has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 6 fouls and winning 11.
About Kazuki Kozuka
Kazuki Kozuka is a 31-year-old midfielder playing for Shimizu S-Pulse in the J1 League, representing Japan. Kazuki Kozuka is right-footed. Born on 2 August 1994.
Most recent appearance
Kazuki Kozuka's most recent match was away at Fagiano Okayama on July 15th. Shimizu S-Pulse lost 1-2. Kazuki Kozuka played 10 minutes, registering 1 shot with a match rating of 6.58.
Recent matches
- July 15th1-2 lossvsFagiano Okayama(10 mins, rating 6.58)
- February 9th1-0 lossatShonan Bellmare(20 mins, rating 6.88)
- September 23rd1-4 lossvsCerezo Osaka(0 mins, rating 0)
- July 17th1-0 winvsTokyo Verdy(0 mins, rating 0)
- May 18th5-3 lossatKawasaki Frontale(46 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.52)
Next fixture
Kazuki Kozuka and Shimizu S-Pulse are next in action on November 22nd against Nagoya Grampus in the J1 League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Nagoya Grampus vs Shimizu S-Pulse match preview.
Teammates at Shimizu S-Pulse
Kazuki Kozuka currently plays alongside Kai Matsuzaki, Sodai Hasukawa, Yuki Honda, Kei Ishikawa, Ryota Hariu, Kazuki Kozuka, Dieguinho, Kosuke Kinoshita, Togo Umeda, Kengo Kitazume, Vini Peixoto, Ryo Germain, Koya Kitagawa, Yudai Shimamoto, Tomoya Fujii, Kei Koizumi, Hidehiro Sugai, Yutaka Yoshida, Yuji Takahashi, Mateus Brunetti, Kenta Inoue, Capixaba, Jelani Reshaun Sumiyoshi, Se-hun Oh, Seung-wook Park, Won Du-Jae, Sen Takagi, Yuya Oki, Masaki Yumiba and Kanta Chiba at Shimizu S-Pulse.