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Hijiri Kato
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Hijiri Kato 2025 season stats
As a left wing back, Hijiri Kato has appeared in 25 J1 League matches this season, totalling 1,768 minutes at an average rating of 6.90. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other J1 League defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.15 | 75 |
| Shots | 17 | 0.90 | 82 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 0.30 | 81 |
| Shot accuracy | 29.0% | n/a | 54 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 26 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 26 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 24 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 0.41 | 73 |
| Shots blocked | 4 | 0.20 | 55 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Assists | 3 | 0.20 | 92 |
| Key passes | 25 | 1.30 | 90 |
| Chances created | 25 | 1.27 | 90 |
| Big chances created | 4 | 0.20 | 81 |
Hijiri Kato has taken 17 shots with 5 on target (29% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 104 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 82nd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Hijiri Kato has 3 assists and 25 key passes , creating 4 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 71 minutes. Hijiri Kato has set up 28 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 92nd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 477 | 24.30 | 7 |
| Accurate passes | 300 | 15.30 | 4 |
| Pass accuracy | 63.0% | n/a | 2 |
| Long balls won | 21 | 1.07 | 15 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 29 | 1.48 | 92 |
| Backward passes | 66 | 3.36 | 37 |
| Passes (final third) | 108 | 5.50 | 42 |
Hijiri Kato has completed 300 of 477 passes at 63% accuracy , plus 29 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 7th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 11 | 0.56 | 73 |
| Dribble attempts | 26 | 1.32 | 78 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 33 |
| Duels won | 85 | 4.33 | 34 |
| Aerials won | 33 | 1.68 | 40 |
| Touches | 965 | 49.10 | 11 |
| Possession lost | 346 | 17.61 | 87 |
| Dribbled past | 14 | 0.71 | 71 |
| Fouls won | 15 | 0.76 | 51 |
| Dispossessed | 10 | 0.51 | 65 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Hijiri Kato completes 11 dribbles at a 42% success rate and wins 85 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 26 | 1.32 | 38 |
| Tackles won | 15 | 0.76 | 35 |
| Interceptions | 18 | 0.92 | 40 |
| Clearances | 59 | 3.00 | 32 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 59 | 3.00 | 35 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.05 | 77 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 40 |
Hijiri Kato makes 26 tackles and 18 interceptions , adding 59 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 68 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 38th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 5 | 0.25 | 3 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 10 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 10 |
| Foul involvements | 20 | 1.02 | 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 |
Hijiri Kato has committed 5 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly left wing back (19 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Hijiri Kato previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 13 | 747 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 6.67 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Champions League Elite | 3 | 147 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 7.17 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFC Champions League Elite | 2 | 139 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 7.24 |
About Hijiri Kato
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Hijiri Kato has created 25 chances including 4 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 11 successful dribbles from 26 attempts (42% success rate). Hijiri Kato has contributed 25 key passes and 117 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Hijiri Kato has registered 26 tackles (15 won), 18 interceptions, and 59 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 300 from 477 pass attempts, a 63% pass accuracy rate. Hijiri Kato has won 85 of 156 total duels.
Discipline
Hijiri Kato has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 5 fouls and winning 15.
About Hijiri Kato
Hijiri Kato is a 24-year-old defender, representing Japan. Hijiri Kato is left-footed and wears the number 50 shirt. Born on 16 September 2001.
Most recent appearance
Hijiri Kato's most recent match was away at FC Tokyo on July 17th. They lost 3-1. Hijiri Kato played 71 minutes, registering 1 shot, 2 key passs with a match rating of 7.03.
Recent matches
- February 9th0-1 lossvsUrawa Reds(0 mins, rating 0)
- July 17th3-1 lossatFC Tokyo(71 mins, rating 7.03)
- May 18th1-2 lossvsCerezo Osaka(0 mins, rating 0)
- January 18th1-1 drawatAlbirex Niigata(90 mins, rating 6.43)
- May 21st0-0 drawvsYokohama(0 mins, rating 0)