Masaaki Higashiguchi
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Masaaki Higashiguchi 2025 season stats
As a goalkeeper, Masaaki Higashiguchi has appeared in 2 J1 League matches this season, totalling 168 minutes at an average rating of 6.44. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other J1 League goalkeepers.
Player traits
Percentile vs goalkeepers
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 26 | 13.90 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 20 | 10.70 | 7 |
| Pass accuracy | 77.0% | n/a | 90 |
| Long balls won | 8 | 4.29 | 13 |
Goalkeeping stats
| Goalkeeping | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saves | 2 | 1.07 | 1 |
| Saves in box | 2 | 1.10 | 8 |
| Save accuracy | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Clean sheets | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Goals conceded | 1 | 0.54 | 1 |
| Punches | 0 | n/a | 1 |
Masaaki Higashiguchi has made 2 saves (2 inside the box) in 2 appearances. That is ranking in the 1st percentile for saves among goalkeepers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Red cards | 1 | 0.54 | 99 |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly goalkeeper (1 appearance).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Masaaki Higashiguchi previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Champions League Two | 12 | 1,110 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.93 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 23 | 2,070 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.67 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 19 | 1,710 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7.33 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 38 | 3,420 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 7.24 |
About Masaaki Higashiguchi
J1 League 2025 season
This season in the J1 League, Masaaki Higashiguchi has featured across 2 appearances (1 starts), totalling 168 minutes.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Masaaki Higashiguchi has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Masaaki Higashiguchi has registered 0 tackles (0 won), 0 interceptions, and 2 clearances. In possession, the goalkeeper has completed 20 from 26 pass attempts, a 77% pass accuracy rate. Masaaki Higashiguchi has won 1 of 1 total duels.
Goalkeeping
Masaaki Higashiguchi has made 2 saves this season (2 inside the box), with a % save accuracy rate. The goalkeeper has conceded 1 goals and kept 0 clean sheets from 2 appearances.
Discipline
Masaaki Higashiguchi has received 0 yellow cards and 1 red card this season, committing 0 fouls and winning 1.
About Masaaki Higashiguchi
Masaaki Higashiguchi is a 40-year-old goalkeeper playing for Gamba Osaka in the J1 League, representing Japan. Masaaki Higashiguchi is right-footed. Born on 12 May 1986.
Most recent appearance
Masaaki Higashiguchi's most recent match was away at True Bangkok United on April 16th. Gamba Osaka won 0-3. Masaaki Higashiguchi played 90 minutes with a match rating of 7.29.
Recent matches
- October 17th0-1 winatAl Nassr(0 mins, rating 0)
- April 16th0-3 winatTrue Bangkok United(90 mins, rating 7.29)
- November 13th0-1 lossvsTrue Bangkok United(90 mins, rating 6.36)
- June 18th1-2 winatRatchaburi Mitrphol FC(120 mins, rating 7.62)
- January 15th1-1 drawvsRatchaburi Mitrphol FC(90 mins, rating 6.34)
Next fixture
Masaaki Higashiguchi and Gamba Osaka are next in action on March 18th against Urawa Reds in the J1 League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Gamba Osaka vs Urawa Reds match preview.
Teammates at Gamba Osaka
Masaaki Higashiguchi currently plays alongside Ryo Hatsuse, Shinnosuke Nakatani, Takeru Kishimoto, Taiki Tono, Eli Adams, Shogo Sasaki, Yuya Yokoi, Ginjiro Ikegaya, Shota Fukuoka, Aolin Zhang, Jun Ichimori, Shinya Nakano, Yuki Yoshihara, Riku Handa, Masaaki Higashiguchi, Kanji Okunuki, Issam Jebali, Deniz Hümmet, Rui Araki, Takashi Usami, Ryotaro Meshino, Tokuma Suzuki, Ryoya Yamashita, Asahi Uenaka, Rin Mito, Naru Nakatsumi, Welton, Daichi Hayashi, Shu Kurata, Gaku Nawata, Genta Miura and Shuto Abe at Gamba Osaka.