Yuji Kitajima stats
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Y. Kitajima
Avispa FukuokaMidfielder
Y. Kitajima vs Gamba Osaka
4 games played, 1 more on the benchYuji Kitajima's next match is tomorrow at 11:00 against Gamba Osaka. See how Yuji Kitajima did in earlier matches against Gamba Osaka.
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Tomorrow 11:00Wed 11:00Before the next match
Avispa Fukuoka v Gamba Osaka, TomorrowWhat Gamba Osaka allow left attacking midfielders
Position stats2 appearances at LCAM against Gamba Osaka in their last 20 matches; league average from the J1 League.
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Odds OutliersYuji Kitajima 2026/2027 season stats
As a left attacking midfielder, Yuji Kitajima has appeared in 3 J1 League matches this season, totalling 113 minutes at an average rating of 6.65. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other J1 League midfielders.
Attacking stats
Yuji Kitajima has taken 1 shots with 1 on target (100% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 113 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.1 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 25th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Yuji Kitajima has 0 assists and 1 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 113 minutes. Yuji Kitajima has set up 1 shots for teammates, worth 0.2 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 26th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Yuji Kitajima has completed 29 of 41 passes at 71% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 37th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Yuji Kitajima completes 1 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 8 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (2nd percentile).
Defending stats
Yuji Kitajima makes 1 tackles and 0 interceptions . That is a tackle roughly every 113 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 19th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Yuji Kitajima has committed 0 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards .
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly left attacking midfielder (1 appearance).
Strengths & weaknesses
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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 | 12 | 628 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 7 | 6.91 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 18 | 402 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 5.65 |
2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 9 | 300 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3.77 |
2021
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 4 | 71 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6.78 |
About Yuji Kitajima
J1 League 2026/2027 season
This season in the J1 League, Yuji Kitajima has featured across 3 appearances (1 starts), totalling 113 minutes. Yuji Kitajima has attempted 1 shots with 1 on target, a 100% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.13 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Yuji Kitajima has created 1 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 1 successful dribbles from 1 attempts (100% success rate). Yuji Kitajima has contributed 1 key passes and 7 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Yuji Kitajima has registered 1 tackles (1 won), 0 interceptions, and 0 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 29 from 41 pass attempts, a 71% pass accuracy rate. Yuji Kitajima has won 8 of 13 total duels.
Discipline
Yuji Kitajima has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 0 fouls and winning 6.
About Yuji Kitajima
Yuji Kitajima is a 26-year-old midfielder playing for Avispa Fukuoka in the J1 League, representing Japan. Yuji Kitajima is right-footed and wears the number 25 shirt. Born on 4 August 2000.
Most recent appearance
Yuji Kitajima's most recent match was away at Machida Zelvia on December 10th. Avispa Fukuoka lost 3-0. Yuji Kitajima played 44 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.57.
Recent matches
- December 10th3-0 lossatMachida Zelvia(44 mins, rating 6.57)
- December 5th2-1 winvsFagiano Okayama(24 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.78)
- October 9th0-1 lossvsSanfrecce Hiroshima(45 mins, rating 6.6)
- August 30th1-0 lossatShimizu S-Pulse(0 mins, rating 0)
- July 21st1-1 drawvsMito Hollyhock(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Yuji Kitajima 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
Yuji Kitajima 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.