Ataru Esaka stats
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A. Esaka
Fagiano OkayamaMidfielderBefore the next match
Fagiano Okayama v Mito Hollyhock, Wednesday
What Mito Hollyhock allow left attacking midfielders
Position stats3 appearances at LCAM against Mito Hollyhock in their last 20 matches; league average from the J1 League.
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As a left attacking midfielder, Ataru Esaka has appeared in 10 J1 League matches this season, totalling 657 minutes at an average rating of 6.78. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other J1 League midfielders.
Attacking stats
Ataru Esaka has taken 13 shots with 4 on target (31% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 51 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 71st percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Ataru Esaka has 0 assists and 7 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 94 minutes. Ataru Esaka has set up 7 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 25th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Ataru Esaka has completed 198 of 280 passes at 71% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 46th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Ataru Esaka completes 4 dribbles at a 36% success rate and wins 33 duels .
Defending stats
Ataru Esaka makes 6 tackles and 3 interceptions , adding 7 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 110 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 22nd percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Ataru Esaka has committed 7 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly left attacking midfielder (7 appearances), also at right attacking midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Fagiano Okayama squad
L. Gaúcho
25 yrs#9
S. Na
30 yrs#10
R. Sato
27 yrs#19
K. Kawano23 yrs#20J. Nishikawa24 yrs#66N. Kenshin Browne25 yrs#79
Lucão31 yrs#99R. Takeuchi35 yrs#7A. Esaka34 yrs#8R. Tabei27 yrs#14
R. Sueyoshi30 yrs#17
I. Fujita35 yrs#24
H. Motoyama27 yrs#26
T. Kimura28 yrs#27M. Matsumoto31 yrs#28K. Suemune19 yrs#30R. Senda19 yrs#31Y. Kamiya29 yrs#33K. Ogura21 yrs#40E. Miyamoto28 yrs#41
Oberdan31 yrs#80
T. Yamane27 yrs#88
26 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 38 | 2,911 | 6 | 5 | 50 | 35 | 7.13 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 K League 1 | 28 | 1,484 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 1.31 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Champions League Elite | 6 | 390 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 6.91 |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K League 1 | 21 | 1,311 | 3 | 4 | 18 | 24 | 6.02 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFC Champions League Elite | 10 | 616 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 11 | 7.08 |
2022
| 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 |
2021
| 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 10 appearances (8 starts), totalling 657 minutes. Ataru Esaka has attempted 13 shots with 4 on target, a 31% 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 7 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 4 successful dribbles from 11 attempts (36% success rate). Ataru Esaka has contributed 7 key passes and 24 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Ataru Esaka has registered 6 tackles (5 won), 3 interceptions, and 7 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 198 from 280 pass attempts, a 71% pass accuracy rate. Ataru Esaka has won 33 of 71 total duels.
Discipline
Ataru Esaka has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 7 fouls and winning 7.
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 at home against Vissel Kobe on September 14th. Fagiano Okayama lost 0-3. Ataru Esaka played 79 minutes, registering 2 shots with a match rating of 6.55.
Recent matches
- September 14th0-3 lossvsVissel Kobe(79 mins, rating 6.55)
- December 5th2-1 lossatAvispa Fukuoka(44 mins, rating 6.55)
- November 19th1-2 lossvsKyoto Sanga(60 mins, rating 6.8)
- May 26th1-2 winatUrawa Reds(56 mins, rating 6.61)
- March 7th3-2 winvsSanfrecce Hiroshima(66 mins, rating 6.81)
Next fixture
Ataru Esaka and Fagiano Okayama are next in action on July 1st against Mito Hollyhock in the J1 League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Fagiano Okayama vs Mito Hollyhock match preview.
Teammates at Fagiano Okayama
Ataru Esaka currently plays alongside Kewin, Yuta Kamiya, Kanshiro Suemune, Ibuki Fujita, Ataru Esaka, Ryo Tabei, Ryoya Ogawa, Shu Ikedo, Ryoga Sato, Yoshitake Suzuki, Shun Matsuda, Hiroshi Omori, Goro Kawanami, Ryo Senda, Jun Nishikawa, Noah Kenshin Browne, Ryo Takeuchi, Haruka Motoyama, Takaya Kimura, Towa Yamane, Masaya Matsumoto, Daichi Tagami, Yugo Tatsuta, Kota Kawano, Kosuke Shirai, Sang-ho Na, Lennart Moser, Yota Fujii, Kosei Ogura, Eiji Miyamoto, Lucão, Rui Sueyoshi, Soichiro Mori, Oberdan, Léo Gaúcho and Taro Hamada at Fagiano Okayama.