Ataru Esaka
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Ataru Esaka 2025 season stats
As a left attacking midfielder, Ataru Esaka has appeared in 38 J1 League matches this season, totalling 2,911 minutes at an average rating of 7.13. 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 | 6 | 0.20 | 74 |
| Goal involvements | 11 | 0.34 | 77 |
| Shots | 49 | 1.50 | 63 |
| Shots on target | 20 | 0.60 | 69 |
| Shot accuracy | 41.0% | n/a | 82 |
| Shot conversion | 12.0% | n/a | 71 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.30 | n/a | 62 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.06 | 51 |
| Shots off target | 18 | 0.56 | 54 |
| Shots blocked | 14 | 0.43 | 55 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.03 | 67 |
| Assists | 5 | 0.20 | 85 |
| Key passes | 50 | 1.50 | 77 |
| Chances created | 50 | 1.55 | 84 |
| Big chances created | 9 | 0.28 | 82 |
Ataru Esaka has taken 49 shots with 20 on target (41% accuracy), scoring 6 goals. That is a shot roughly every 59 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 63rd percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Ataru Esaka has 5 assists and 50 key passes , creating 9 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 58 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 85th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1076 | 33.30 | 36 |
| Accurate passes | 723 | 22.40 | 24 |
| Pass accuracy | 67.0% | n/a | 3 |
| Long balls won | 22 | 0.68 | 22 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 15 | 0.46 | 61 |
| Backward passes | 187 | 5.78 | 21 |
| Passes (final third) | 187 | 5.78 | 58 |
Ataru Esaka has completed 723 of 1076 passes at 67% accuracy , plus 15 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 36th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 18 | 0.56 | 38 |
| Dribble attempts | 39 | 1.21 | 41 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 43 |
| Duels won | 156 | 4.82 | 62 |
| Aerials won | 82 | 2.54 | 94 |
| Touches | 1605 | 49.60 | 34 |
| Possession lost | 546 | 16.88 | 89 |
| Dribbled past | 16 | 0.49 | 29 |
| Fouls won | 27 | 0.83 | 30 |
| Dispossessed | 33 | 1.02 | 58 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Ataru Esaka completes 18 dribbles at a 46% success rate and wins 156 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 35 | 1.08 | 22 |
| Tackles won | 20 | 0.62 | 25 |
| Interceptions | 16 | 0.49 | 28 |
| Clearances | 50 | 1.55 | 63 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 132 | 4.08 | 53 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.03 | 76 |
| Errors led to goal | 1 | 0.03 | 87 |
Ataru Esaka makes 35 tackles and 16 interceptions , adding 50 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 83 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 22nd percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 18 | 0.56 | 8 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.03 | 23 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Offsides | 5 | 0.15 | 64 |
| Fouls per card | 18.00 | n/a | 90 |
| Foul involvements | 45 | 1.39 | 11 |
| 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 18 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 18 fouls.
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly left attacking midfielder (31 appearances), also at right attacking midfielder (4) and attacking midfielder (1).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 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 2025 season
This season in the J1 League, Ataru Esaka has scored 6 goals and 5 assists across 38 appearances (36 starts), totalling 2911 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Ataru Esaka has attempted 49 shots with 20 on target, a 41% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Ataru Esaka has created 50 chances including 9 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 18 successful dribbles from 39 attempts (46% success rate). Ataru Esaka has contributed 50 key passes and 76 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Ataru Esaka has registered 35 tackles (20 won), 16 interceptions, and 50 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 723 from 1076 pass attempts, a 67% pass accuracy rate. Ataru Esaka has won 156 of 298 total duels.
Discipline
Ataru Esaka has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 18 fouls and winning 27.
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. Born on 31 May 1992.
Most recent appearance
Ataru Esaka's most recent match was away at Shimizu S-Pulse on July 15th. Fagiano Okayama won 1-2. Ataru Esaka played 90 minutes, registering 1 goal, 3 shots, 1 key pass, 3 tackles with a match rating of 8.03.
Recent matches
- July 15th1-2 winatShimizu S-Pulse(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 8.03)
- February 9th0-1 lossvsUrawa Reds(90 mins, rating 6.5)
- December 28th1-1 drawatKawasaki Frontale(77 mins, rating 7.14)
- July 17th3-1 lossatFC Tokyo(89 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.49)
- May 18th1-2 lossvsCerezo Osaka(76 mins, rating 6.88)
Next fixture
Ataru Esaka and Fagiano Okayama are next in action on November 22nd against Cerezo Osaka in the J1 League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Cerezo Osaka vs Fagiano Okayama match preview.
Teammates at Fagiano Okayama
Ataru Esaka currently plays alongside Ryo Tabei, Ibuki Fujita, Rui Sueyoshi, Lennart Moser, Kosuke Shirai, Kota Kawano, Yugo Tatsuta, Noah Kenshin Browne, Jun Nishikawa, Goro Kawanami, Hiroshi Omori, Ryo Takeuchi, Kosei Ogura, Ataru Esaka, Haruka Motoyama, Soichiro Mori, Yota Fujii, Yoshitake Suzuki, Eiji Miyamoto, Kamiya Yuta, Daichi Tagami, Lucão, Kazunari Ichimi, Takaya Kimura, Towa Yamane, Masaya Matsumoto, Sang-ho Na, Léo Gaúcho and Taro Hamada at Fagiano Okayama.