Yuji Kitajima
Japan
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Yuji Kitajima 2025 season stats
As a left attacking midfielder, Yuji 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 |
Yuji Kitajima has taken 6 shots with 3 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 105 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 31st percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Yuji Kitajima has 2 assists and 16 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 39 minutes. Yuji Kitajima has set up 18 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). 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 |
Yuji 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 |
Yuji 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 |
Yuji 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 |
Yuji 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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Yuji 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 Yuji Kitajima
J1 League 2025 season
This season in the J1 League, Yuji 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. Yuji Kitajima has attempted 6 shots with 3 on target, a 50% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Yuji Kitajima has created 16 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 1 successful dribbles from 13 attempts (8% success rate). Yuji Kitajima has contributed 16 key passes and 33 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Yuji 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. Yuji Kitajima has won 26 of 81 total duels.
Discipline
Yuji Kitajima has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 8 fouls and winning 12.
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 Nagoya Grampus on July 15th. Avispa Fukuoka lost 1-0. Yuji 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
Yuji Kitajima and Avispa Fukuoka are next in action on July 21st against Mito Hollyhock in the J1 League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Avispa Fukuoka vs Mito Hollyhock match preview.
Teammates at Avispa Fukuoka
Yuji Kitajima currently plays alongside Yuhi Sakai, Hikaru Maeda, Shosei Usui, Ryusei Kitahama, Reiju Tsuruno, Masato Yuzawa, Kazuki Fujimoto, Takezo Fujikawa, Kokoro Maeda, Kazuki Fukushima, Kennedy Egbus Mikuni, Takumi Kamijima, Werik Popó, Takumi Nagaishi, Kohei Okuno, Keiya Shiihashi, Yu Hashimoto, Oriol Romeu, Ichika Maeda, Daiki Miya, Shu Morooka, Daiki Fukazawa, Sonosuke Sato, Yuji Kitajima, Kaoru Yamawaki, Powell Obinna Obi, Shohei Takemoto, Yota Maejima, Abdul Hanan Sani Brown, Teppei Oka, Shintaro Nago, Yuma Tsujioka, Kazuki Fujita, Yuma Obata, Hisashi Jogo, Tomoya Miki, Hiroki Akino, Masato Shigemi and Masaya Tashiro at Avispa Fukuoka.