Ren Kato stats
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Match-by-match stats
R. Kato
Kyoto SangaDefender
R. Kato vs Kashima Antlers
4 games playedRen Kato's next match is on Wednesday at 11:00 against Kashima Antlers. See how Ren Kato did in earlier matches against Kashima Antlers.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
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KSAvKAS
Wednesday 11:00Wed 11:00Before the next match
Kyoto Sanga v Kashima Antlers, WednesdayWhat Kashima Antlers allow right backs
Position stats11 appearances at RB against Kashima Antlers in their last 20 matches; league average from the J1 League.
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Odds OutliersRen Kato 2026/2027 season stats
As a right winger, Ren Kato has appeared in 7 J1 League matches this season, totalling 399 minutes at an average rating of 6.51. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other J1 League defenders.
Attacking stats
Ren Kato has taken 7 shots with 2 on target (29% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 57 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 95th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Ren Kato has 1 assist and 1 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 399 minutes. Ren Kato has set up 2 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 90th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Ren Kato has completed 102 of 142 passes at 72% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 16th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Ren Kato completes 4 dribbles at a 80% success rate and wins 22 duels .
Defending stats
Ren Kato makes 6 tackles and 1 interceptions , adding 13 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 67 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 51st percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Ren Kato has committed 4 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly right winger (2 appearances), also at right back (1) and right wing back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Kyoto Sanga squad
M. Okugawa
30 yrs#7
R. Elias
27 yrs#9M. Túlio28 yrs#11A. Souza25 yrs#17D. Silva18 yrs#19T. Kato27 yrs#23K. Sakai19 yrs#29
S. Hiraga21 yrs#31
S. Nagasawa38 yrs#93J. Pedro27 yrs#6T. Yonemoto35 yrs#8
S. Fukuoka26 yrs#10Thiago24 yrs#14T. Hiraoka24 yrs#16T. Matsuda31 yrs#18
H. Morooka29 yrs#24S. Yoon
19 yrs#25M. Saito27 yrs#32
R. Nakano24 yrs#48H. Arai28 yrs#77F. Honda25 yrs#99
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 27 | 2,049 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 34 | 6.74 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 27 | 1,361 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 20 | 6.72 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Champions League Elite | 2 | 123 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.07 |
2023/2024
| 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 7 appearances (4 starts), totalling 399 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Ren Kato has attempted 7 shots with 2 on target, a 29% 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 4 successful dribbles from 5 attempts (80% success rate). Ren Kato has contributed 1 key passes and 7 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Ren Kato has registered 6 tackles (1 won), 1 interceptions, and 13 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 102 from 142 pass attempts, a 72% pass accuracy rate. Ren Kato has won 22 of 42 total duels.
Discipline
Ren Kato has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 4 fouls and winning 2.
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 at home against Ratchaburi Mitrphol FC on August 5th. Kyoto Sanga won 1-0. Ren Kato played 15 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.82.
Recent matches
- August 5th1-0 winvsRatchaburi Mitrphol FC(15 mins, rating 6.82)
- May 19th0-1 lossvsMachida Zelvia(69 mins, rating 6.4)
- November 19th1-2 winatFagiano Okayama(71 mins, rating 6.44)
- December 7th1-0 lossatDaejeon Citizen(33 mins, rating 6.25)
- December 24th2-3 lossvsKashiwa Reysol(90 mins, rating 6.28)
Next fixture
Ren Kato and Kyoto Sanga are next in action on July 1st against Kashima Antlers in the J1 League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Kyoto Sanga vs Kashima Antlers match preview.
Teammates at Kyoto Sanga
Ren Kato currently plays alongside João Pedro, Sora Hiraga, Kodai Nagata, Yoshinori Suzuki, Taiyo Hiraoka, Hiroto Morooka, Thiago, Sung-jun Yoon, Hisashi Appiah Tawiah, Weverton, Yusuke Ishida, Takumi Kato, Akira Fantini, Masaaki Murakami, Masaya Okugawa, Temma Matsuda, Mitsuki Saito, Halls, Shimpei Fukuoka, Shun Nagasawa, Takaaki Shichi, Takuji Yonemoto, Ryuma Nakano, Ryosuke Yamanaka, Alex Souza, Rafael Elias, Henrique Trevisan, David Silva, Kyo Sato, Haruki Arai, Fuchi Honda, Gakuji Ota, Ren Kato, Kentaro Kakoi, Marco Túlio and Ko Sakai at Kyoto Sanga.