Chihiro Kato stats
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J1 League
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C. Kato
Mito HollyhockMidfielderBefore the next match
Fagiano Okayama v Mito Hollyhock, Wednesday
What Fagiano Okayama allow left strikers
Position stats3 appearances at LST against Fagiano Okayama in their last 20 matches; league average from the J1 League.
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As a left striker, Chihiro Kato has appeared in 8 J1 League matches this season, totalling 329 minutes at an average rating of 6.81. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other J1 League attackers.
Attacking stats
Chihiro Kato has taken 6 shots with 2 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 55 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.1 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 26th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Chihiro Kato has 0 assists and 7 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 47 minutes. Chihiro Kato has set up 7 shots for teammates, worth 0.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 28th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
Chihiro Kato has completed 54 of 69 passes at 78% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 34th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
Chihiro Kato completes 4 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 17 duels .
Defending stats
Chihiro Kato makes 4 tackles and 4 interceptions , adding 2 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 82 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 74th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
Chihiro Kato has committed 1 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly left striker (1 appearance), also at right striker (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Mito Hollyhock squad
R. Nemoto
26 yrs#9
A. Watanabe31 yrs#10
M. Arai29 yrs#14
K. Uchino22 yrs#18
K. Taniguchi31 yrs#22K. Tada24 yrs#29
Patryck
28 yrs#33H. Yamamoto23 yrs#39S. Yamashita18 yrs#53K. Gokita22 yrs#87C. Kato27 yrs#8
Y. Torikai28 yrs#11
T. Semba27 yrs#19Y. Funabashi24 yrs#20K. Yamazaki25 yrs#24J. Okumura25 yrs#30H. Leonardo22 yrs#38K. Shimatani18 yrs#41M. Nishihara19 yrs#44Y. Yamashita30 yrs#48
35 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2021
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 34 | 1,838 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 37 | 6.63 |
About Chihiro Kato
J1 League 2026/2027 season
This season in the J1 League, Chihiro Kato has scored 2 goals across 8 appearances (2 starts), totalling 329 minutes. That works out to 0.5 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Chihiro Kato has attempted 6 shots with 2 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.08 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Chihiro Kato has created 7 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 4 successful dribbles from 6 attempts (67% success rate). Chihiro Kato has contributed 7 key passes and 4 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Chihiro Kato has registered 4 tackles (2 won), 4 interceptions, and 2 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 54 from 69 pass attempts, a 78% pass accuracy rate. Chihiro Kato has won 17 of 29 total duels.
Discipline
Chihiro Kato has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 1 fouls and winning 4.
About Chihiro Kato
Chihiro Kato is a 27-year-old midfielder playing for Mito Hollyhock in the J1 League, representing Japan. Chihiro Kato is right-footed and wears the number 8 shirt. Born on 12 December 1998.
Most recent appearance
Chihiro Kato's most recent match was at home against Urawa Reds on March 16th. Mito Hollyhock lost 0-1. Chihiro Kato played 90 minutes, registering 4 tackles with a match rating of 7.02.
Recent matches
- March 16th0-1 lossvsUrawa Reds(90 mins, rating 7.02)
- August 31st1-2 lossvsShimizu S-Pulse(85 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.27)
- December 10th2-0 lossatYokohama F. Marinos(0 mins, rating 0)
- August 10th0-1 lossvsKawasaki Frontale(19 mins, rating 6.82)
- July 21st1-1 drawatAvispa Fukuoka(21 mins, rating 6.46)
Next fixture
Chihiro Kato and Mito Hollyhock are next in action on July 1st against Fagiano Okayama in the J1 League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Fagiano Okayama vs Mito Hollyhock match preview.
Teammates at Mito Hollyhock
Chihiro Kato currently plays alongside Koshi Osaki, Kazuma Okamoto, Taishi Semba, Hiroshi Iwasaki, Motoki Nishihara, Yuto Yamashita, Mizuki Arai, Malick Fofana, Konosuke Nishikawa, Kaito Taniguchi, Yuri Tamura, Chihiro Kato, Kishin Shimatani, Yoshiki Torikai, Jakub Slowik, Shuhei Matsubara, Kiichi Yamazaki, Jin Okumura, Takumi Mase, Hayata Yamamoto, Rei Ieizumi, Yasuki Kimoto, Patryck, Arata Watanabe, Shota Yamashita, Ryo Nemoto, Hugo Leonardo, Yu Funabashi, Akinari Kawazura, Minato Kamiyama, Kishin Gokita, Keisuke Tada, Kenta Itakura and Kotaro Uchino at Mito Hollyhock.