Kazuki Kozuka stats
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K. Kozuka
Shimizu S-PulseMidfielderBefore the next match
Shimizu S-Pulse v Machida Zelvia, Tomorrow
What Machida Zelvia allow right central midfielders
Position stats14 appearances at RCM against Machida Zelvia in their last 20 matches; league average from the J1 League.
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As a right defensive midfielder, Kazuki Kozuka has appeared in 4 J1 League matches this season, totalling 90 minutes at an average rating of 6.60. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other J1 League midfielders.
Attacking stats
Kazuki Kozuka has taken 1 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 90 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 37th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Kazuki Kozuka has 0 assists and 2 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 45 minutes. Kazuki Kozuka has set up 2 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
Kazuki Kozuka has completed 48 of 55 passes at 87% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 76th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Kazuki Kozuka completes 0 dribbles and wins 5 duels .
Defending stats
Kazuki Kozuka makes 2 tackles and 0 interceptions , adding 1 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 45 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 80th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Kazuki Kozuka has committed 3 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly right defensive midfielder (1 appearance).
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#18K. 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 | 17 | 429 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 6.07 |
2023
| 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 |
2022
| 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 |
2021
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 5 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 4.22 |
About Kazuki Kozuka
J1 League 2026/2027 season
This season in the J1 League, Kazuki Kozuka has featured across 4 appearances (1 starts), totalling 90 minutes. Kazuki Kozuka 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, Kazuki Kozuka has created 2 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. Kazuki Kozuka has contributed 2 key passes and 9 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Kazuki Kozuka has registered 2 tackles (1 won), 0 interceptions, and 1 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 48 from 55 pass attempts, a 87% pass accuracy rate. Kazuki Kozuka has won 5 of 13 total duels.
Discipline
Kazuki Kozuka has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 3 fouls and winning 2.
About Kazuki Kozuka
Kazuki Kozuka is a 32-year-old midfielder playing for Shimizu S-Pulse in the J1 League, representing Japan. Kazuki Kozuka is right-footed and wears the number 81 shirt. Born on 2 August 1994.
Most recent appearance
Kazuki Kozuka's most recent match was at home against Avispa Fukuoka on August 30th. Shimizu S-Pulse won 1-0. Kazuki Kozuka played 67 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.77.
Recent matches
- November 11th2-2 drawvsGamba Osaka(0 mins, rating 0)
- August 31st1-2 winatMito Hollyhock(0 mins, rating 0)
- October 29th2-1 winvsJEF United(0 mins, rating 0)
- August 30th1-0 winvsAvispa Fukuoka(67 mins, rating 6.77)
- April 17th3-1 lossatKawasaki Frontale(4 mins, rating 6.5)
Next fixture
Kazuki Kozuka 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
Kazuki Kozuka 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.