Yu Kobayashi
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Match-by-match stats
Yu 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.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.30 | 62 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.28 | 33 |
| Shots | 9 | 2.60 | 67 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 1.70 | 96 |
| Shot accuracy | 67.0% | n/a | 99 |
| Shot conversion | 11.0% | n/a | 48 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.17 | n/a | 24 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.57 | 79 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.85 | 48 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.28 | 15 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 14 |
| Key passes | 1 | 0.30 | 4 |
| Chances created | 1 | 0.28 | 3 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 9 |
Yu Kobayashi has taken 9 shots with 6 on target (67% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 35 minutes. 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. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 14th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 48 | 13.60 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 34 | 9.70 | 5 |
| Pass accuracy | 71.0% | n/a | 42 |
| Long balls won | 0 | n/a | 4 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Backward passes | 20 | 5.68 | 42 |
| Passes (final third) | 7 | 1.99 | 41 |
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
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 0.85 | 59 |
| Dribble attempts | 4 | 1.14 | 26 |
| Dribble success | 0.8% | n/a | 98 |
| Duels won | 17 | 4.83 | 41 |
| Aerials won | 11 | 3.12 | 71 |
| Touches | 93 | 26.40 | 2 |
| Possession lost | 33 | 9.37 | 5 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| Fouls won | 2 | 0.57 | 8 |
| Dispossessed | 3 | 0.85 | 14 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Yu Kobayashi completes 3 dribbles at a 75% success rate and wins 17 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 1 | 0.28 | 3 |
| Tackles won | 1 | 0.28 | 10 |
| Interceptions | 1 | 0.28 | 41 |
| Clearances | 3 | 0.85 | 34 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 4 | 1.14 | 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 | 41 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 47 |
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
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 6 | 1.70 | 64 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 11 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 6 | 1.70 | 99 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 11 |
| Foul involvements | 8 | 2.27 | 29 |
| 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 | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
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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Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 27 | 669 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 6.43 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Champions League Elite | 5 | 222 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6.64 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 16 | 517 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 6.96 |
| 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 |
| 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.
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 38-year-old forward playing for Kawasaki Frontale in the J1 League, representing Japan. Yu Kobayashi is right-footed. Born on 23 September 1987.
Most recent appearance
Yu Kobayashi's most recent match was away at Shimizu S-Pulse on May 18th. Kawasaki Frontale won 5-3. Yu Kobayashi played 32 minutes with a match rating of 6.14.
Recent matches
- 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)
- March 10th4-4 drawvsKashiwa Reysol(10 mins, rating 6.5)
Next fixture
Yu Kobayashi and Kawasaki Frontale are next in action on July 8th against Tokyo Verdy in the J1 League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Tokyo Verdy vs Kawasaki Frontale match preview.
Teammates at Kawasaki Frontale
Yu Kobayashi currently plays alongside Kento Tachibanada, Akihiro Ienaga, Shuto Yamaichi, Filip Uremovic, Reon Yamahara, Ryota Oshima, K. Konno, Tatsuya Ito, Marcinho, Hiroto Noda, Yuto Matsunagane, Ryuki Osa, Yu Kobayashi, Asahi Sasaki, Yuki Hayasaka, Lazar Romanic, Kota Yui, Ten Miyagi, Yuki Yamamoto, Hiroto Taniguchi, Kayke, Louis Yamaguchi, Svend Brodersen, Yuichi Maruyama, Sota Miura, Yuto Ozeki, So Kawahara, Yasuto Wakizaka and Pedro Romano at Kawasaki Frontale.