Kai Matsuzaki
Japan
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K. Matsuzaki
Shimizu S-PulseMidfielderKai Matsuzaki 2026/2027 season stats
As a right winger, Kai Matsuzaki has appeared in 2 J1 League matches this season, totalling 93 minutes at an average rating of 3.36. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other J1 League attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 5 |
| Shots | 1 | n/a | 13 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 2 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 13 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 13 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 15 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.97 | 52 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Key passes | 1 | n/a | 40 |
| Chances created | 1 | 0.97 | 32 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 18 |
Kai Matsuzaki has taken 1 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 93 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 13th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Kai Matsuzaki has 0 assists and 1 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 93 minutes. Kai Matsuzaki has set up 1 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 30th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 19 | 18.40 | 45 |
| Accurate passes | 16 | 15.50 | 58 |
| Pass accuracy | 84.0% | n/a | 80 |
| Long balls won | 2 | 1.94 | 98 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.97 | 92 |
| Backward passes | 5 | 4.84 | 38 |
| Passes (final third) | 4 | 3.87 | 95 |
Kai Matsuzaki has completed 16 of 19 passes at 84% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 45th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 1.94 | 95 |
| Dribble attempts | 3 | 2.90 | 78 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 88 |
| Duels won | 4 | 3.87 | 35 |
| Aerials won | 1 | 0.97 | 28 |
| Touches | 36 | 34.80 | 40 |
| Possession lost | 10 | 9.68 | 25 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Fouls won | 1 | 0.97 | 42 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 1.94 | 82 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Kai Matsuzaki completes 2 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 4 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (28th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 0 | n/a | 10 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Interceptions | 0 | n/a | 15 |
| Clearances | 1 | 0.97 | 65 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 2 | 1.94 | 38 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.97 | 98 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 48 |
Kai Matsuzaki makes 0 tackles and 0 interceptions , adding 1 clearances . He is below average defensively, ranking in the 10th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 1 | 0.97 | 35 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 8 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 32 |
| Foul involvements | 2 | 1.94 | 38 |
| 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 |
Kai Matsuzaki has committed 1 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly right winger (1 appearance).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs attackersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Kai Matsuzaki previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 33 | 1,870 | 4 | 5 | 30 | 17 | 6.94 |
| 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 2026/2027 season
This season in the J1 League, Kai Matsuzaki has featured across 2 appearances (1 starts), totalling 93 minutes. Kai Matsuzaki 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, Kai Matsuzaki has created 1 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 2 successful dribbles from 3 attempts (67% success rate). Kai Matsuzaki has contributed 1 key passes and 3 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Kai Matsuzaki has registered 0 tackles (0 won), 0 interceptions, and 1 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 16 from 19 pass attempts, a 84% pass accuracy rate. Kai Matsuzaki has won 4 of 9 total duels.
Discipline
Kai Matsuzaki has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 1 fouls and winning 1.
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 and wears the number 21 shirt. Born on 22 November 1997.
Most recent appearance
Kai Matsuzaki's most recent match was away at FC Tokyo on May 4th. Shimizu S-Pulse drew 1-1. Kai Matsuzaki played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 key pass with a match rating of 6.72.
Recent matches
- May 4th1-1 drawvsFC Tokyo(90 mins, rating 6.72)
- May 1st0-1 lossvsKashiwa Reysol(0 mins, rating 0)
- March 23rd1-0 lossatCerezo Osaka(0 mins, rating 0)
- December 31st0-1 lossvsYokohama F. Marinos(3 mins, rating 0)
- November 22nd0-1 winatNagoya Grampus(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Kai Matsuzaki and Shimizu S-Pulse are next in action on April 17th against Kawasaki Frontale in the J1 League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Kawasaki Frontale vs Shimizu S-Pulse match preview.
Teammates at Shimizu S-Pulse
Kai Matsuzaki currently plays alongside Kenta Inoue, Ryota Hariu, Joo-young Eom, Keigo Suzuki, Yuji Takahashi, Dieguinho, Capixaba, Koya Kitagawa, Yutaka Yoshida, Tomotaro Sasaki, Kazuki Kozuka, Mateus Brunetti, Yuki Honda, Haruto Hidaka, Tomoya Fujii, Kai Matsuzaki, Yuji Doi, Sodai Hasukawa, Jelani Reshaun Sumiyoshi, Rinsei Ohata, Ryo Germain, Kei Ishikawa, Togo Umeda, Kei Koizumi, Kosuke Kinoshita, Hidehiro Sugai, Yudai Shimamoto, Se-hun Oh, Seung-wook Park, Du-jae Won, Masaki Yumiba, Sen Takagi, Yuya Oki and Kanta Chiba at Shimizu S-Pulse.