Ataru Esaka
Japan
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Ataru Esaka 2026/2027 season stats
As a left attacking midfielder, Ataru Esaka has appeared in 5 J1 League matches this season, totalling 352 minutes at an average rating of 6.89. 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 | 0 | n/a | 37 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Shots | 7 | 1.80 | 73 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.50 | 65 |
| Shot accuracy | 29.0% | n/a | 60 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 37 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 37 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.26 | 82 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 1.28 | 93 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.26 | 33 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Key passes | 4 | 1.00 | 49 |
| Chances created | 4 | 1.02 | 49 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.26 | 77 |
Ataru Esaka has taken 7 shots with 2 on target (29% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 50 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 73rd percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Ataru Esaka has 0 assists and 4 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 88 minutes. Ataru Esaka has set up 4 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 29th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 159 | 40.70 | 49 |
| Accurate passes | 116 | 29.70 | 41 |
| Pass accuracy | 73.0% | n/a | 10 |
| Long balls won | 8 | 2.05 | 74 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.26 | 54 |
| Backward passes | 28 | 7.16 | 38 |
| Passes (final third) | 32 | 8.18 | 73 |
Ataru Esaka has completed 116 of 159 passes at 73% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 49th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 0.77 | 74 |
| Dribble attempts | 5 | 1.28 | 68 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 68 |
| Duels won | 18 | 4.60 | 68 |
| Aerials won | 10 | 2.56 | 94 |
| Touches | 216 | 55.20 | 51 |
| Possession lost | 66 | 16.88 | 97 |
| Dribbled past | 3 | 0.77 | 77 |
| Fouls won | 1 | 0.26 | 12 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.26 | 8 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Ataru Esaka completes 3 dribbles at a 60% success rate and wins 18 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 5 | 1.28 | 48 |
| Tackles won | 4 | 1.02 | 63 |
| Interceptions | 1 | 0.26 | 20 |
| Clearances | 1 | 0.26 | 13 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 17 | 4.35 | 69 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.26 | 98 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 47 |
Ataru Esaka makes 5 tackles and 1 interceptions , adding 1 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 70 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 48th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 3 | 0.77 | 36 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 2 | 0.51 | 87 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 27 |
| Foul involvements | 4 | 1.02 | 18 |
| 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 |
Ataru Esaka has committed 3 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly left attacking midfielder (4 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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26 yrs
Ataru Esaka previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 38 | 2,911 | 6 | 5 | 50 | 35 | 7.13 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 K League 1 | 28 | 1,484 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 1.31 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Champions League Elite | 6 | 390 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 6.91 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K League 1 | 21 | 1,311 | 3 | 4 | 18 | 24 | 6.02 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFC Champions League Elite | 10 | 616 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 11 | 7.08 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 30 | 1,935 | 2 | 1 | 43 | 21 | 6.35 |
| AFC Champions League Elite | 7 | 428 | 1 | 6 | 15 | 0 | 7.88 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 32 | 2,544 | 7 | 3 | 47 | 22 | 7.17 |
About Ataru Esaka
J1 League 2026/2027 season
This season in the J1 League, Ataru Esaka has featured across 5 appearances (4 starts), totalling 352 minutes. Ataru Esaka has attempted 7 shots with 2 on target, a 29% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Ataru Esaka has created 4 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 3 successful dribbles from 5 attempts (60% success rate). Ataru Esaka has contributed 4 key passes and 14 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Ataru Esaka has registered 5 tackles (4 won), 1 interceptions, and 1 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 116 from 159 pass attempts, a 73% pass accuracy rate. Ataru Esaka has won 18 of 39 total duels.
Discipline
Ataru Esaka has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 3 fouls and winning 1.
About Ataru Esaka
Ataru Esaka is a 34-year-old midfielder playing for Fagiano Okayama in the J1 League, representing Japan. Ataru Esaka is right-footed and wears the number 8 shirt. Born on 31 May 1992.
Most recent appearance
Ataru Esaka's most recent match was away at JEF United on May 4th. Fagiano Okayama won 1-2. Ataru Esaka played 44 minutes, registering 2 shots, 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.95.
Recent matches
- May 4th1-2 winatJEF United(44 mins, rating 6.95)
- May 22nd2-1 lossatNagoya Grampus(76 mins, rating 6.57)
- March 2nd0-0 drawvsTokyo Verdy(77 mins, rating 6.9)
- January 18th1-0 winvsV-Varen Nagasaki(76 mins, rating 7.29)
- November 22nd2-1 lossatCerezo Osaka(79 mins, rating 6.74)
Next fixture
Ataru Esaka and Fagiano Okayama are next in action on March 7th against Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the J1 League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Fagiano Okayama vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima match preview.
Teammates at Fagiano Okayama
Ataru Esaka currently plays alongside Yoshitake Suzuki, Ibuki Fujita, Kanshiro Suemune, Shun Matsuda, Ryo Senda, Goro Kawanami, Ataru Esaka, Jun Nishikawa, Noah Kenshin Browne, Takaya Kimura, Ryoya Ogawa, Kewin, Ryo Tabei, Yuta Kamiya, Towa Yamane, Daichi Tagami, Yugo Tatsuta, Masaya Matsumoto, Ryo Takeuchi, Kota Kawano, Kosuke Shirai, Hiroshi Omori, Kazunari Ichimi, Haruka Motoyama, Sang-ho Na, Lennart Moser, Yota Fujii, Rui Sueyoshi, Kosei Ogura, Eiji Miyamoto, Lucão, Soichiro Mori, Oberdan, Léo Gaúcho and Taro Hamada at Fagiano Okayama.