Ren Kato
Japan
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Ren Kato 2026/2027 season stats
As a right winger, Ren Kato has appeared in 3 J1 League matches this season, totalling 154 minutes at an average rating of 6.75. 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 | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.58 | 62 |
| Shots | 3 | 1.80 | 32 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 1.20 | 72 |
| Shot accuracy | 67.0% | n/a | 93 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 13 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 13 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 15 |
| Shots off target | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.58 | 52 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.60 | 93 |
| Key passes | 1 | 0.60 | 27 |
| Chances created | 1 | 0.58 | 22 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.58 | 92 |
Ren Kato has taken 3 shots with 2 on target (67% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 51 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 32nd percentile for shot volume among attackers. Ren Kato has 1 assist and 1 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 154 minutes. Ren Kato has set up 2 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 93rd percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 57 | 33.30 | 88 |
| Accurate passes | 44 | 25.70 | 88 |
| Pass accuracy | 77.0% | n/a | 68 |
| Long balls won | 1 | 0.58 | 72 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.58 | 82 |
| Backward passes | 10 | 5.84 | 58 |
| Passes (final third) | 9 | 5.26 | 98 |
Ren Kato has completed 44 of 57 passes at 77% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 88th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 1.75 | 92 |
| Dribble attempts | 3 | 1.75 | 52 |
| Dribble success | 1.0% | n/a | 97 |
| Duels won | 9 | 5.26 | 58 |
| Aerials won | 3 | 1.75 | 52 |
| Touches | 92 | 53.80 | 92 |
| Possession lost | 21 | 12.27 | 55 |
| Dribbled past | 1 | 0.58 | 85 |
| Fouls won | 0 | n/a | 3 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 1.17 | 42 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Ren Kato completes 3 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 9 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 3 | 1.75 | 92 |
| Tackles won | 1 | 0.58 | 68 |
| Interceptions | 0 | n/a | 15 |
| Clearances | 6 | 3.51 | 98 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 6 | 3.51 | 78 |
| 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 | 48 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 48 |
Ren Kato makes 3 tackles and 0 interceptions , adding 6 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 51 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 92nd percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 2 | 1.17 | 52 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.58 | 52 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 32 |
| Foul involvements | 2 | 1.17 | 8 |
| 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 |
Ren Kato has committed 2 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly right winger (1 appearance).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs attackersStrengths
Weaknesses
Similar players
attackers
Kyoto Sanga squad
M. Okugawa
30 yrs#7
R. Elias
27 yrs#9
M. Túlio28 yrs#11A. Souza25 yrs#17D. Silva18 yrs#19T. Kato27 yrs#23K. Sakai18 yrs#29
S. Hiraga21 yrs#31
S. Nagasawa38 yrs#93J. Pedro27 yrs#6T. Yonemoto35 yrs#8
S. Fukuoka26 yrs#10Thiago24 yrs#14T. Hiraoka23 yrs#16T. Matsuda31 yrs#18S. Yoon
19 yrs#25M. Saito27 yrs#32
T. Hirato29 yrs#39
R. Nakano23 yrs#48H. Arai28 yrs#77F. Honda25 yrs#99
Ren Kato previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 27 | 2,049 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 34 | 6.74 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 27 | 1,361 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 20 | 6.72 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Champions League Elite | 2 | 123 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.07 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFC Champions League Elite | 4 | 320 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 7.14 |
About Ren Kato
J1 League 2026/2027 season
This season in the J1 League, Ren Kato has scored 1 assist across 3 appearances (1 starts), totalling 154 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.6 assists per 90 minutes. Ren Kato has attempted 3 shots with 2 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, Ren Kato has created 1 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 3 successful dribbles from 3 attempts (100% success rate). Ren Kato has contributed 1 key passes and 2 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Ren Kato has registered 3 tackles (1 won), 0 interceptions, and 6 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 44 from 57 pass attempts, a 77% pass accuracy rate. Ren Kato has won 9 of 17 total duels.
Discipline
Ren Kato has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 2 fouls and winning 0.
About Ren Kato
Ren Kato is a 26-year-old defender playing for Kyoto Sanga in the J1 League, representing Japan. Ren Kato is right-footed and wears the number 26 shirt. Born on 28 December 1999.
Most recent appearance
Ren Kato's most recent match was away at Yokohama F. Marinos on May 4th. Kyoto Sanga drew 1-1. Ren Kato played 6 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.76.
Recent matches
- May 4th1-1 drawatYokohama F. Marinos(6 mins, rating 6.76)
- January 21st2-2 drawatKawasaki Frontale(79 mins, rating 6.44)
- August 18th2-1 lossatV-Varen Nagasaki(69 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.04)
- July 15th2-1 lossatKashima Antlers(46 mins, rating 6.53)
- February 9th3-1 winvsCerezo Osaka(90 mins, rating 6.51)
Next fixture
Ren Kato and Kyoto Sanga are next in action on May 8th against FC Tokyo in the J1 League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the FC Tokyo vs Kyoto Sanga match preview.
Teammates at Kyoto Sanga
Ren Kato currently plays alongside Kodai Nagata, João Pedro, Akira Fantini, Thiago, Weverton, Shinnosuke Fukuda, Sora Hiraga, Shimpei Fukuoka, Hisashi Appiah Tawiah, Yoshinori Suzuki, Takumi Kato, Taiyo Hiraoka, Taiki Hirato, Halls, Masaaki Murakami, Masaya Okugawa, Temma Matsuda, Mitsuki Saito, Sung-jun Yoon, Yusuke Ishida, Ryuma Nakano, Shun Nagasawa, Takuji Yonemoto, Ryosuke Yamanaka, Alex Souza, Fuchi Honda, Kyo Sato, Haruki Arai, David Silva, Rafael Elias, Henrique Trevisan, Gakuji Ota, Ren Kato, Marco Túlio, Kentaro Kakoi and Ko Sakai at Kyoto Sanga.