Yu Kobayashi stats
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Y. Kobayashi
KawasakiForward
Y. Kobayashi vs Vissel Kobe
7 games played, 1 more on the benchYu Kobayashi's next match is tomorrow at 11:00 against Vissel Kobe. See how Yu Kobayashi did in earlier matches against Vissel Kobe.
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KAWvVIS
Tomorrow 11:00Wed 11:00Before the next match
Kawasaki v Vissel Kobe, TomorrowWhat Vissel Kobe allow strikers
Position stats16 appearances at ST against Vissel Kobe in their last 20 matches; league average from the J1 League.
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Odds OutliersYu Kobayashi 2025 season stats
As a striker, Yu Kobayashi has appeared in 13 J1 League matches this season, totalling 317 minutes at an average rating of 6.04. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other J1 League attackers.
Attacking stats
Yu Kobayashi has taken 9 shots with 6 on target (67% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 35 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 67th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Yu Kobayashi has 0 assists and 1 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 317 minutes. Yu Kobayashi has set up 1 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 14th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
Yu Kobayashi has completed 34 of 48 passes at 71% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 1st percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
Yu Kobayashi completes 3 dribbles at a 75% success rate and wins 17 duels .
Defending stats
Yu Kobayashi makes 1 tackles and 1 interceptions , adding 3 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 317 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 3rd percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
Yu Kobayashi has committed 6 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly striker (3 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Kawasaki squad
L. Romanić
28 yrs#9Y. Kobayashi
39 yrs#11T. Ito29 yrs#17K. Konno29 yrs#18K. Mochiyama23 yrs#20Marcinho
31 yrs#23T. Miyagi25 yrs#24R. Osa19 yrs#34
A. Ienaga40 yrs#41
K. Queiroz20 yrs#93
D. Lacerda27 yrs#97Y. Yamamoto28 yrs#6K. Tachibanada28 yrs#8R. Oshima33 yrs#10
Y. Wakizaka31 yrs#14
Y. Ozeki21 yrs#16
S. Kawahara28 yrs#19S. Yamaichi22 yrs#25K. Yui21 yrs#26
29 yrs
28 yrs
20 yrs
29 yrsPrevious seasons
Per competition, club and country2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 27 | 669 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 6.43 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Champions League Elite | 5 | 222 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6.64 |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 16 | 517 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 6.96 |
2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 30 | 1,295 | 5 | 3 | 22 | 11 | 7.00 |
| AFC Champions League Elite | 6 | 293 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 7.50 |
2021
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 33 | 1,163 | 10 | 3 | 23 | 15 | 6.64 |
About Yu Kobayashi
J1 League 2025 season
This season in the J1 League, Yu Kobayashi has scored 1 goal across 13 appearances (3 starts), totalling 317 minutes. That works out to 0.3 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Yu Kobayashi has attempted 9 shots with 6 on target, a 67% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Yu Kobayashi has created 1 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 3 successful dribbles from 4 attempts (75% success rate). Yu Kobayashi has contributed 1 key passes and 3 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Yu Kobayashi has registered 1 tackles (1 won), 1 interceptions, and 3 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 34 from 48 pass attempts, a 71% pass accuracy rate. Yu Kobayashi has won 17 of 50 total duels.
Discipline
Yu Kobayashi has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 6 fouls and winning 2.
About Yu Kobayashi
Yu Kobayashi is a 39-year-old forward playing for Kawasaki Frontale in the J1 League, representing Japan. Yu Kobayashi is right-footed and wears the number 11 shirt. Born on 23 September 1987.
Most recent appearance
Yu Kobayashi's most recent match was away at Cerezo Osaka on February 3rd. Kawasaki won 2-4. Yu Kobayashi played 4 minutes with a match rating of 0.
Recent matches
- February 3rd2-4 winatCerezo Osaka(4 mins, rating 0)
- December 28th1-1 drawvsFagiano Okayama(0 mins, rating 0)
- August 28th2-0 lossatCerezo Osaka(0 mins, rating 0)
- May 18th5-3 winvsShimizu S-Pulse(32 mins, rating 6.14)
- August 13th1-1 drawatKyoto Sanga(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Yu Kobayashi and Kawasaki Frontale are next in action on April 16th against Shandong Taishan in the AFC Champions League Elite. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Kawasaki Frontale vs Shandong Taishan match preview.
Teammates at Kawasaki Frontale
Yu Kobayashi currently plays alongside Kayke Queiroz, Derik Lacerda, Shunsuke Hayashi, Yuto Matsunagane, Sota Miura, Tatsuya Ito, Ryuki Osa, Kazuya Konno, Asuto Fujita, Lazar Romanić, Akihiro Ienaga, Kento Tachibanada, Shuto Yamaichi, Marcinho, Yuto Ozeki, Reon Yamahara, Louis Thébault-Yamaguchi, Hiroto Noda, Kyosuke Mochiyama, Asahi Sasaki, Filip Uremovic, Yu Kobayashi, Ten Miyagi, Yuki Yamamoto, Ryota Oshima, Yuichi Maruyama, Pedro Romano, Keun-hyeong Lee, Noriharu Kan, Svend Brodersen, Hiroto Taniguchi, Kota Yui, So Kawahara, Yuki Hayasaka and Yasuto Wakizaka at Kawasaki Frontale.