Saki Kumagai
Japan
Match-by-match stats
S. Kumagai
London City Lionesses WMidfielderSaki Kumagai 2025/2026 season stats
As a right defensive midfielder, Saki Kumagai has appeared in 19 Women's Super League matches this season, totalling 1,534 minutes at an average rating of 6.88. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Women's Super League midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.10 | 51 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.18 | 49 |
| Shots | 6 | 0.40 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 0.20 | 27 |
| Shot accuracy | 67.0% | n/a | 97 |
| Shot conversion | 33.0% | n/a | 96 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.50 | n/a | 81 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.06 | 46 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.12 | 6 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 57 |
| Key passes | 11 | 0.60 | 30 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 17 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 14 |
Saki Kumagai has taken 6 shots with 4 on target (67% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 256 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.9 expected goals (xG), 1.4 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 6th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Saki Kumagai has 1 assist and 11 key passes . Saki Kumagai has set up 12 shots for teammates, worth 0.5 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 57th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 743 | 43.60 | 66 |
| Accurate passes | 620 | 36.40 | 65 |
| Pass accuracy | 83.0% | n/a | 61 |
| Long balls won | 32 | 1.88 | 81 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 0.12 | 37 |
| Backward passes | 136 | 7.98 | 32 |
| Passes (final third) | 86 | 5.05 | 58 |
Saki Kumagai has completed 620 of 743 passes at 83% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 66th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.12 | 1 |
| Dribble attempts | 3 | 0.18 | 1 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 80 |
| Duels won | 81 | 4.75 | 70 |
| Aerials won | 23 | 1.35 | 91 |
| Touches | 957 | 56.10 | 52 |
| Possession lost | 158 | 9.27 | 12 |
| Dribbled past | 13 | 0.76 | 49 |
| Fouls won | 13 | 0.76 | 54 |
| Dispossessed | 5 | 0.29 | 1 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Saki Kumagai completes 2 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 81 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 44 | 2.58 | 81 |
| Tackles won | 31 | 1.82 | 90 |
| Interceptions | 26 | 1.53 | 84 |
| Clearances | 43 | 2.52 | 98 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 71 | 4.17 | 34 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.06 | 62 |
| Errors led to goal | 1 | 0.06 | 92 |
Saki Kumagai makes 44 tackles and 26 interceptions , adding 43 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 35 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 81st percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 15 | 0.88 | 45 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.06 | 39 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.06 | 57 |
| Fouls per card | 15.00 | n/a | 97 |
| Foul involvements | 28 | 1.64 | 45 |
| 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 | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Saki Kumagai has committed 15 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 15 fouls.
Positions played
Women's Super LeagueMainly right defensive midfielder (5 appearances), also at defensive midfielder (3) and left center back (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Saki Kumagai previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UEFA Women's Champions League | 8 | 614 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 5.07 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UEFA Women's Champions League | 8 | 676 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 5.24 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UEFA Women's Champions League | 10 | 659 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 4.33 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UEFA Women's Champions League | 8 | 736 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 14 | 7.50 |
About Saki Kumagai
Women's Super League 2025/2026 season
This season in the Women's Super League, Saki Kumagai has scored 2 goals and 1 assist across 19 appearances (18 starts), totalling 1534 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Saki Kumagai has attempted 6 shots with 4 on target, a 67% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.88 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Saki Kumagai has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 2 successful dribbles from 3 attempts (67% success rate). Saki Kumagai has contributed 11 key passes and 3 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Saki Kumagai has registered 44 tackles (31 won), 26 interceptions, and 43 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 620 from 743 pass attempts, a 83% pass accuracy rate. Saki Kumagai has won 81 of 131 total duels.
Discipline
Saki Kumagai has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 15 fouls and winning 13.
About Saki Kumagai
Saki Kumagai is a 35-year-old midfielder playing for London City Lionesses W in the Women's Super League, representing Japan. Saki Kumagai is right-footed. Born on 17 October 1990.
Most recent appearance
Saki Kumagai's most recent match was away at Aston Villa W on February 20th. London City Lionesses W won 2-1. Saki Kumagai played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 5 tackles with a match rating of 7.41.
Recent matches
- February 20th2-1 winvsAston Villa W(90 mins, rating 7.41)
- June 7th2-1 lossatTottenham W(90 mins, rating 6.94)
- April 7th5-1 winvsLeicester W(90 mins, rating 6.76)
- August 9th1-1 drawatWest Ham W(90 mins, rating 6.95)
- September 22nd2-1 lossatManchester United W(90 mins, rating 6.62)
Next fixture
Saki Kumagai and London City Lionesses W are next in action on September 24th against Manchester United W in the Women's Super League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the London City Lionesses W vs Manchester United W match preview.
Teammates at London City Lionesses W
Saki Kumagai currently plays alongside Freya Godfrey, Malou Marcetto Rylov, Isobel Goodwin, Isa Kardinaal, Saki Kumagai, Julia Elisabeth Roddar, Daniëlle van de Donk, Tara Walsh, María Pérez Rabaza, Delphine Cascarino, Sienna Loom, Jana Fernández Velasco, Poppy Olivia Pattinson, Chloe Kabo, Emily Orman, Paula Partido Durán, Elene Lete Para, Elena Linari, Rofiat Adenike Imuran, Nikita Josephine Parris, Teyah Doreen Bliss Goldie, Gesa Marashi, Alanna Stephanie Kennedy, Wassa Sangaré, Kosovare Asllani, Sanni Maija Franssi, Lucía Corrales Álvarez, Corinne Henson, Sophia Isabella Poor and Onema Grace Geyoro at London City Lionesses W.