Y. Kitajima
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Match-by-match stats
Y. Kitajima 2025 season stats
As a left attacking midfielder, Y. Kitajima has appeared in 12 J1 League matches this season, totalling 628 minutes at an average rating of 6.91. 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 | 1 | 0.10 | 52 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.43 | 85 |
| Shots | 6 | 0.90 | 31 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.40 | 53 |
| Shot accuracy | 50.0% | n/a | 94 |
| Shot conversion | 17.0% | n/a | 89 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.33 | n/a | 68 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.43 | 35 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.14 | 9 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.30 | 95 |
| Key passes | 16 | 2.30 | 97 |
| Chances created | 16 | 2.29 | 97 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 0.43 | 95 |
Y. Kitajima has taken 6 shots with 3 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 105 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 31st percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Y. Kitajima has 2 assists and 16 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 39 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 95th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 225 | 32.20 | 31 |
| Accurate passes | 178 | 25.50 | 35 |
| Pass accuracy | 79.0% | n/a | 43 |
| Long balls won | 6 | 0.86 | 28 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 10 | 1.43 | 90 |
| Backward passes | 57 | 8.17 | 58 |
| Passes (final third) | 29 | 4.16 | 37 |
Y. Kitajima has completed 178 of 225 passes at 79% accuracy , plus 10 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 31st percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 1 | 0.14 | 5 |
| Dribble attempts | 13 | 1.86 | 69 |
| Dribble success | 0.1% | n/a | 2 |
| Duels won | 26 | 3.73 | 28 |
| Aerials won | 10 | 1.43 | 71 |
| Touches | 380 | 54.50 | 47 |
| Possession lost | 115 | 16.48 | 86 |
| Dribbled past | 4 | 0.57 | 41 |
| Fouls won | 12 | 1.72 | 84 |
| Dispossessed | 14 | 2.01 | 90 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Y. Kitajima completes 1 dribbles at a 8% success rate and wins 26 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 7 | 1.00 | 19 |
| Tackles won | 4 | 0.57 | 22 |
| Interceptions | 7 | 1.00 | 60 |
| Clearances | 10 | 1.43 | 57 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 28 | 4.01 | 50 |
| 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 |
Y. Kitajima makes 7 tackles and 7 interceptions , adding 10 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 90 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 19th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 8 | 1.15 | 48 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.14 | 59 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Fouls per card | 8.00 | n/a | 61 |
| Foul involvements | 20 | 2.87 | 75 |
| 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 |
Y. Kitajima has committed 8 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 8 fouls.
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly left attacking midfielder (5 appearances), also at attacking midfielder (2) and left midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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K. Okuno26 yrs
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Y. Kitajima previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 18 | 402 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 5.65 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 9 | 300 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3.77 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 4 | 71 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6.78 |
About Y. Kitajima
J1 League 2025 season
This season in the J1 League, Y. Kitajima has scored 1 goal and 2 assists across 12 appearances (8 starts), totalling 628 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. Y. Kitajima has attempted 6 shots with 3 on target, a 50% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Y. Kitajima has created 16 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 1 successful dribbles from 13 attempts (8% success rate). Y. Kitajima has contributed 16 key passes and 33 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Y. Kitajima has registered 7 tackles (4 won), 7 interceptions, and 10 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 178 from 225 pass attempts, a 79% pass accuracy rate. Y. Kitajima has won 26 of 81 total duels.
Discipline
Y. Kitajima has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 8 fouls and winning 12.
About Y. Kitajima
Y. Kitajima is a 25-year-old midfielder playing for Avispa Fukuoka in the J1 League, representing Japan. Y. Kitajima is right-footed. Born on 4 August 2000.
Most recent appearance
Y. Kitajima's most recent match was away at Nagoya Grampus on July 15th. Avispa Fukuoka lost 1-0. Y. Kitajima played 19 minutes with a match rating of 6.35.
Recent matches
- July 15th1-0 lossatNagoya Grampus(19 mins, rating 6.35)
- February 9th1-0 winvsGamba Osaka(11 mins, rating 6.63)
- April 20th0-0 drawvsVissel Kobe(68 mins, rating 6.52)
- October 17th3-2 winvsAlbirex Niigata(90 mins, 1 goal, 1 assist, rating 7.99)
- August 6th0-1 winatFagiano Okayama(74 mins, rating 6.88)
Next fixture
Y. Kitajima and Avispa Fukuoka are next in action on November 22nd against Vissel Kobe in the J1 League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Avispa Fukuoka vs Vissel Kobe match preview.
Teammates at Avispa Fukuoka
Y. Kitajima currently plays alongside S. Sato, Kennedyegbus Mikuni, Powell Obinna Obi, M. Shigemi, H. Akino, Kohei Okuno, M. Tashiro, Teppei Oka, Shosei Usui, Daiki Miya, Daiki Fukazawa, T. Miki, Y. Kitajima, H. Maeda, H. Jogo, Y. Obata, T. Nara, Kaoru Yamawaki, Shohei Takemoto, Ichika Maeda, K. Fujimoto, M. Yuzawa, Takezo Fujikawa, T. Nagaishi, Werik Popó, S. Morooka, S. Nago, Yuma Tsujioka, Kazuki Fujita, Keiya Shiihashi, Y. Maejima, Y. Hashimoto, Oriol Romeu, T. Kamijima, Reiju Tsuruno and H. Sani Brown at Avispa Fukuoka.