Kai Matsuzaki
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Kai Matsuzaki 2025 season stats
As a right attacking midfielder, Kai Matsuzaki has appeared in 33 J1 League matches this season, totalling 1,870 minutes at an average rating of 6.94. 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 | 4 | 0.20 | 74 |
| Goal involvements | 9 | 0.43 | 85 |
| Shots | 41 | 2.00 | 80 |
| Shots on target | 12 | 0.60 | 69 |
| Shot accuracy | 29.0% | n/a | 44 |
| Shot conversion | 10.0% | n/a | 63 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.33 | n/a | 68 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0.14 | 72 |
| Shots off target | 21 | 1.01 | 86 |
| Shots blocked | 10 | 0.48 | 63 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.05 | 74 |
| Assists | 5 | 0.20 | 85 |
| Key passes | 30 | 1.40 | 72 |
| Chances created | 29 | 1.40 | 75 |
| Big chances created | 7 | 0.34 | 88 |
Kai Matsuzaki has taken 41 shots with 12 on target (29% accuracy), scoring 4 goals. That is a shot roughly every 46 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 80th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Kai Matsuzaki has 5 assists and 30 key passes , creating 7 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 64 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 85th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 639 | 30.80 | 26 |
| Accurate passes | 497 | 23.90 | 28 |
| Pass accuracy | 78.0% | n/a | 36 |
| Long balls won | 15 | 0.72 | 24 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 23 | 1.11 | 82 |
| Backward passes | 163 | 7.84 | 49 |
| Passes (final third) | 81 | 3.90 | 34 |
Kai Matsuzaki has completed 497 of 639 passes at 78% accuracy , plus 23 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 26th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 32 | 1.54 | 94 |
| Dribble attempts | 63 | 3.03 | 91 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 63 |
| Duels won | 95 | 4.57 | 56 |
| Aerials won | 8 | 0.39 | 9 |
| Touches | 1089 | 52.40 | 42 |
| Possession lost | 336 | 16.17 | 84 |
| Dribbled past | 9 | 0.43 | 23 |
| Fouls won | 39 | 1.88 | 89 |
| Dispossessed | 43 | 2.07 | 92 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Kai Matsuzaki completes 32 dribbles at a 51% success rate and wins 95 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (9th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 17 | 0.82 | 12 |
| Tackles won | 8 | 0.39 | 8 |
| Interceptions | 7 | 0.34 | 15 |
| Clearances | 11 | 0.53 | 10 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 86 | 4.14 | 55 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 37 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 43 |
Kai Matsuzaki makes 17 tackles and 7 interceptions , adding 11 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 110 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 12th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 29 | 1.40 | 68 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.14 | 59 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Offsides | 2 | 0.10 | 57 |
| Fouls per card | 9.67 | n/a | 70 |
| Foul involvements | 68 | 3.27 | 86 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Kai Matsuzaki has committed 29 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 9.7 fouls.
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly right attacking midfielder (12 appearances), also at right winger (9) and right midfielder (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Kai Matsuzaki previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 11 | 373 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 5.53 |
 AFC Champions League Elite | 3 | 154 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6.90 |
About Kai Matsuzaki
J1 League 2025 season
This season in the J1 League, Kai Matsuzaki has scored 4 goals and 5 assists across 33 appearances (24 starts), totalling 1870 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Kai Matsuzaki has attempted 41 shots with 12 on target, a 29% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Kai Matsuzaki has created 29 chances including 7 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 32 successful dribbles from 63 attempts (51% success rate). Kai Matsuzaki has contributed 30 key passes and 72 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Kai Matsuzaki has registered 17 tackles (8 won), 7 interceptions, and 11 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 497 from 639 pass attempts, a 78% pass accuracy rate. Kai Matsuzaki has won 95 of 223 total duels.
Discipline
Kai Matsuzaki has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 29 fouls and winning 39.
About Kai Matsuzaki
Kai Matsuzaki is a 28-year-old midfielder playing for Shimizu S-Pulse in the J1 League, representing Japan. Kai Matsuzaki is left-footed. Born on 22 November 1997.
Most recent appearance
Kai Matsuzaki's most recent match was away at Fagiano Okayama on July 15th. Shimizu S-Pulse lost 1-2. Kai Matsuzaki played 66 minutes, registering 1 shot, 2 key passs, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.09.
Recent matches
- July 15th1-2 lossvsFagiano Okayama(66 mins, rating 7.09)
- February 9th1-0 lossatShonan Bellmare(32 mins, rating 7.05)
- September 23rd1-4 lossvsCerezo Osaka(46 mins, rating 6.73)
- July 17th1-0 winvsTokyo Verdy(67 mins, rating 6.81)
- May 18th5-3 lossatKawasaki Frontale(44 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.7)
Next fixture
Kai Matsuzaki and Shimizu S-Pulse are next in action on November 22nd against Nagoya Grampus in the J1 League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Nagoya Grampus vs Shimizu S-Pulse match preview.
Teammates at Shimizu S-Pulse
Kai Matsuzaki currently plays alongside Kai Matsuzaki, Sodai Hasukawa, Yuki Honda, Kei Ishikawa, Ryota Hariu, Kazuki Kozuka, Dieguinho, Kosuke Kinoshita, Togo Umeda, Kengo Kitazume, Vini Peixoto, Ryo Germain, Koya Kitagawa, Yudai Shimamoto, Tomoya Fujii, Kei Koizumi, Hidehiro Sugai, Yutaka Yoshida, Yuji Takahashi, Mateus Brunetti, Kenta Inoue, Capixaba, Jelani Reshaun Sumiyoshi, Se-hun Oh, Seung-wook Park, Won Du-Jae, Sen Takagi, Yuya Oki, Masaki Yumiba and Kanta Chiba at Shimizu S-Pulse.