Yota Maejima stats
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Y. Maejima
Avispa FukuokaDefender
Y. Maejima vs Gamba Osaka
9 games playedYota Maejima's next match is on Wednesday at 11:00 against Gamba Osaka. See how Yota Maejima did in earlier matches against Gamba Osaka.
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AFUvGAM
Wednesday 11:00Wed 11:00Before the next match
Avispa Fukuoka v Gamba Osaka, WednesdayWhat Gamba Osaka allow right wing backs
Position stats5 appearances at RWB against Gamba Osaka in their last 20 matches; league average from the J1 League.
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Odds OutliersYota Maejima 2026/2027 season stats
As a left wing back, Yota Maejima has appeared in 9 J1 League matches this season, totalling 593 minutes at an average rating of 6.82. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other J1 League defenders.
Attacking stats
Yota Maejima has taken 7 shots with 4 on target (57% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 85 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.1 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 84th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Yota Maejima has 0 assists and 7 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 99 minutes. Yota Maejima has set up 7 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 35th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Yota Maejima has completed 158 of 187 passes at 84% accuracy , plus 4 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 10th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Yota Maejima completes 6 dribbles at a 60% success rate and wins 27 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (18th percentile).
Defending stats
Yota Maejima makes 13 tackles and 1 interceptions , adding 21 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 46 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 83rd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Yota Maejima has committed 3 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3 fouls.
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly left wing back (5 appearances), also at right wing back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Avispa Fukuoka squad
S. Usui
25 yrs#7
W. Popó
25 yrs#9H. Jogo40 yrs#10S. Sato23 yrs#18
K. Fujimoto28 yrs#22
R. Tsuruno25 yrs#28A. Hanan Sani Brown20 yrs#32I. Maeda20 yrs#49H. Maeda17 yrs#53R. Kitahama22 yrs#57M. Shigemi25 yrs#6
K. Okuno26 yrs#8
T. Miki28 yrs#11
S. Morooka25 yrs#13
S. Nago30 yrs#14
H. Akino32 yrs#17
O. Romeu
35 yrs#21Y. Kitajima26 yrs#25K. Shiihashi29 yrs#34K. Fukushima19 yrs#46S. Takemoto18 yrs#52K. Maeda22 yrs#55
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 27 | 1,908 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 38 | 6.89 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 22 | 1,823 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 42 | 6.94 |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 32 | 2,132 | 0 | 2 | 23 | 53 | 6.70 |
2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 23 | 1,406 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 30 | 5.57 |
2021
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 26 | 1,727 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 48 | 6.92 |
About Yota Maejima
J1 League 2026/2027 season
This season in the J1 League, Yota Maejima has scored 1 goal across 9 appearances (6 starts), totalling 593 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Yota Maejima has attempted 7 shots with 4 on target, a 57% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.13 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Yota Maejima has created 6 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 6 successful dribbles from 10 attempts (60% success rate). Yota Maejima has contributed 7 key passes and 13 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Yota Maejima has registered 13 tackles (8 won), 1 interceptions, and 21 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 158 from 187 pass attempts, a 84% pass accuracy rate. Yota Maejima has won 27 of 47 total duels.
Discipline
Yota Maejima has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 3 fouls and winning 2.
About Yota Maejima
Yota Maejima is a 29-year-old defender playing for Avispa Fukuoka in the J1 League, representing Japan. Yota Maejima is right-footed and wears the number 29 shirt. Born on 12 August 1997.
Most recent appearance
Yota Maejima's most recent match was away at Machida Zelvia on December 10th. Avispa Fukuoka lost 3-0. Yota Maejima played 90 minutes, registering 3 tackles with a match rating of 6.23.
Recent matches
- December 10th3-0 lossatMachida Zelvia(90 mins, rating 6.23)
- December 5th2-1 winvsFagiano Okayama(88 mins, 1 goal, rating 8)
- October 9th0-1 lossvsSanfrecce Hiroshima(82 mins, rating 6.7)
- August 30th1-0 lossatShimizu S-Pulse(90 mins, rating 6.32)
- July 21st1-1 drawvsMito Hollyhock(27 mins, rating 6.75)
Next fixture
Yota Maejima and Avispa Fukuoka are next in action on July 1st against Gamba Osaka in the J1 League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Avispa Fukuoka vs Gamba Osaka match preview.
Teammates at Avispa Fukuoka
Yota Maejima currently plays alongside Yuhi Sakai, Hikaru Maeda, Takumi Nagaishi, Takezo Fujikawa, Ryusei Kitahama, Reiju Tsuruno, Masato Yuzawa, Kohei Okuno, Kazuki Fujimoto, Shosei Usui, Keiya Shiihashi, Yu Hashimoto, Oriol Romeu, Takumi Kamijima, Daiki Miya, Kazuki Fukushima, Shu Morooka, Kennedy Egbus Mikuni, Kokoro Maeda, Ichika Maeda, Werik Popó, Daiki Fukazawa, Sonosuke Sato, Yuji Kitajima, Kaoru Yamawaki, Powell Obinna Obi, Shohei Takemoto, Yota Maejima, Abdul Hanan Sani Brown, Teppei Oka, Yuma Tsujioka, Shintaro Nago, Hisashi Jogo, Tomoya Miki, Yuma Obata, Kazuki Fujita, Masato Shigemi, Hiroki Akino and Masaya Tashiro at Avispa Fukuoka.