Takeshi Kanamori
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Match-by-match stats
Takeshi Kanamori 2025/2026 season stats
As a left winger, Takeshi Kanamori has appeared in 14 A-League Men matches this season, totalling 912 minutes at an average rating of 6.77. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other A-League Men midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 A-League Men | 14 | 912 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 9 | 6.77 |
 AFC Champions League Elite | 6 | 382 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6.83 |
| Total | 20 | 1,294 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 12 | 6.79 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.10 | 49 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.30 | 63 |
| Shots | 15 | 1.50 | 50 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 0.50 | 58 |
| Shot accuracy | 33.0% | n/a | 64 |
| Shot conversion | 7.0% | n/a | 51 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.20 | n/a | 47 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.10 | 62 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 0.49 | 40 |
| Shots blocked | 5 | 0.49 | 52 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.20 | 76 |
| Key passes | 12 | 1.20 | 51 |
| Chances created | 12 | 1.18 | 72 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.20 | 51 |
Takeshi Kanamori has taken 15 shots with 5 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 61 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 50th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Takeshi Kanamori has 2 assists and 12 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 76 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 76th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 257 | 25.40 | 20 |
| Accurate passes | 205 | 20.20 | 27 |
| Pass accuracy | 80.0% | n/a | 47 |
| Long balls won | 5 | 0.49 | 23 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 6 | 0.59 | 67 |
| Backward passes | 68 | 6.71 | 29 |
| Passes (final third) | 25 | 2.47 | 21 |
Takeshi Kanamori has completed 205 of 257 passes at 80% accuracy , plus 6 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 20th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.20 | 9 |
| Dribble attempts | 9 | 0.89 | 21 |
| Dribble success | 0.2% | n/a | 5 |
| Duels won | 23 | 2.27 | 3 |
| Aerials won | 2 | 0.20 | 5 |
| Touches | 400 | 39.50 | 8 |
| Possession lost | 113 | 11.15 | 18 |
| Dribbled past | 11 | 1.09 | 60 |
| Fouls won | 10 | 0.99 | 45 |
| Dispossessed | 6 | 0.59 | 9 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Takeshi Kanamori completes 2 dribbles at a 22% success rate and wins 23 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (5th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 9 | 0.89 | 7 |
| Tackles won | 6 | 0.59 | 14 |
| Interceptions | 5 | 0.49 | 21 |
| Clearances | 5 | 0.49 | 14 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 26 | 2.57 | 1 |
| 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 | 17 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 43 |
Takeshi Kanamori makes 9 tackles and 5 interceptions , adding 5 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 101 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 7th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 5 | 0.49 | 8 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.10 | 30 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.10 | 56 |
| Fouls per card | 5.00 | n/a | 48 |
| Foul involvements | 15 | 1.48 | 22 |
| 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 |
Takeshi Kanamori has committed 5 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5 fouls.
Positions played
A-League MenMainly left winger (3 appearances), also at right central midfielder (3) and right winger (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Similar players
midfielders
Melbourne City squad
M. Leckie
35 yrs#7
T. Kanamori
32 yrs#10
E. Rashani
33 yrs#11
A. Nabbout33 yrs#15M. Caputo20 yrs#17B. Mazzeo21 yrs#20M. Memeti19 yrs#35B. Baker17 yrs#38A. Gerald
16 yrs#46K. Rahmani19 yrs#47R. Ballah18 yrs
Takeshi Kanamori previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 13 | 187 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3.54 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 27 | 867 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 22 | 6.20 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 28 | 1,753 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 34 | 6.55 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 26 | 804 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 16 | 5.42 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 37 | 2,200 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 27 | 6.79 |
About Takeshi Kanamori
A-League Men 2025/2026 season
This season in the A-League Men, Takeshi Kanamori has scored 1 goal and 2 assists across 14 appearances (10 starts), totalling 912 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Takeshi Kanamori has attempted 15 shots with 5 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Takeshi Kanamori has created 12 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 2 successful dribbles from 9 attempts (22% success rate). Takeshi Kanamori has contributed 12 key passes and 42 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Takeshi Kanamori has registered 9 tackles (6 won), 5 interceptions, and 5 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 205 from 257 pass attempts, a 80% pass accuracy rate. Takeshi Kanamori has won 23 of 57 total duels.
Discipline
Takeshi Kanamori has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 5 fouls and winning 10.
About Takeshi Kanamori
Takeshi Kanamori is a 32-year-old forward playing for Melbourne City in the A-League Men, representing Japan. Takeshi Kanamori is right-footed and wears the number 10 shirt. Born on 4 April 1994.
Most recent appearance
Takeshi Kanamori's most recent match was away at Auckland on January 4th. Melbourne City drew 1-1. Takeshi Kanamori played 48 minutes, registering 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.74.
Recent matches
- January 4th1-1 drawatAuckland(48 mins, rating 6.74)
- November 12th1-2 lossvsAdelaide United(0 mins, rating 0)
- March 27th2-2 drawatWellington Phoenix(35 mins, rating 6.39)
- February 6th6-2 lossatMacarthur(44 mins, rating 6.19)
- August 9th0-0 drawvsSydney(13 mins, rating 6.81)
Teammates at Melbourne City
Takeshi Kanamori currently plays alongside Medin Memeti, Lawrence Wong, Quinn MacNicol, Mathew Leckie, Roland Ballah, Harrison Delbridge, Besian Kutleshi, Jayden Necovski, Alessandro Lopane, Mathew Baker, Akeem Gerald, Benjamin Mazzeo, Beckham Baker, Lachie Charles, Elbasan Rashani, Takeshi Kanamori, Kavian Rahmani, Nathaniel Atkinson, Liam Bonetig, Max Caputo, Andrew Nabbout, Ryan Kalms, Peter Antoniou, James Nieuwenhuizen, Aziz Behich and Patrick Beach at Melbourne City.