Taiki Hirato stats
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T. Hirato
Shimizu S-PulseMidfielder
T. Hirato vs Machida Zelvia
4 games playedTaiki Hirato's next match is tomorrow at 11:00 against Machida Zelvia. See how Taiki Hirato did in earlier matches against Machida Zelvia.
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Tomorrow 11:00Wed 11:00Before the next match
Shimizu S-Pulse v Machida Zelvia, TomorrowWhat Machida Zelvia allow left central midfielders
Position stats14 appearances at LCM against Machida Zelvia in their last 20 matches; league average from the J1 League.
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Odds OutliersTaiki Hirato 2026/2027 season stats
As a attacking midfielder, Taiki Hirato has appeared in 5 J1 League matches this season, totalling 182 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
Taiki Hirato has taken 1 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 182 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 10th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Taiki Hirato has 0 assists and 6 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 30 minutes. Taiki Hirato has set up 6 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
Taiki Hirato has completed 47 of 67 passes at 70% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 37th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Taiki Hirato completes 0 dribbles and wins 7 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (23rd percentile).
Defending stats
Taiki Hirato makes 0 tackles and 0 interceptions , adding 1 clearances . He is below average defensively, ranking in the 1st percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Taiki Hirato has committed 1 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly attacking midfielder (2 appearances), also at left central midfielder (1).
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#17T. 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 | 34 | 2,465 | 0 | 6 | 51 | 26 | 6.92 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 26 | 1,838 | 2 | 6 | 42 | 22 | 7.14 |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 13 | 607 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 7 | 6.43 |
About Taiki Hirato
J1 League 2026/2027 season
This season in the J1 League, Taiki Hirato has featured across 5 appearances (3 starts), totalling 182 minutes. Taiki Hirato 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, Taiki Hirato has created 6 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. Taiki Hirato has contributed 6 key passes and 14 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Taiki Hirato has registered 0 tackles (0 won), 0 interceptions, and 1 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 47 from 67 pass attempts, a 70% pass accuracy rate. Taiki Hirato has won 7 of 12 total duels.
Discipline
Taiki Hirato has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 1 fouls and winning 7.
About Taiki Hirato
Taiki Hirato is a 29-year-old midfielder playing for Shimizu S-Pulse in the J1 League, representing Japan. Taiki Hirato is right-footed and wears the number 18 shirt. Born on 18 April 1997.
Most recent appearance
Taiki Hirato's most recent match was away at Mito Hollyhock on August 31st. Shimizu S-Pulse won 1-2. Taiki Hirato played 6 minutes with a match rating of 6.53.
Recent matches
- November 11th2-2 drawvsGamba Osaka(0 mins, rating 0)
- August 31st1-2 winatMito Hollyhock(6 mins, rating 6.53)
- October 29th2-1 winvsJEF United(14 mins, rating 6.7)
- March 23rd1-3 lossvsMito Hollyhock(46 mins, rating 6.4)
- January 21st2-2 drawatKawasaki Frontale(70 mins, rating 6.63)
Next fixture
Taiki Hirato 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
Taiki Hirato currently plays alongside Shun Tatemi, Kosuke Kinoshita, Sen Takagi, Yuji Takahashi, Keigo Suzuki, Kai Matsuzaki, Se-hun Oh, Capixaba, Dieguinho, Hidehiro Sugai, Jelani Reshaun Sumiyoshi, Sodai Hasukawa, Yutaka Yoshida, Taiki Hirato, Togo Umeda, Kazuki Kozuka, Kei Ishikawa, Haruto Hidaka, Yuji Doi, Joo-young Eom, Rinsei Ohata, Tomoya Fujii, Ryo Germain, Tomotaro Sasaki, Mateus Brunetti, Masaki Yumiba, Yudai Shimamoto, Koya Kitagawa, Narumu Ono, Ryota Hariu, Yuki Honda, Seung-wook Park, Kenta Inoue, Du-jae Won, Kei Koizumi, Yui Inokoshi and Yuya Oki at Shimizu S-Pulse.