Yu Hirakawa
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Yu Hirakawa 2025/2026 season stats
As a left wing back, Yu Hirakawa has appeared in 33 Championship matches this season, totalling 817 minutes at an average rating of 5.44. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Championship defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 33 | 817 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 35 | 5.44 |
 FA Cup | 2 | 96 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.54 |
 Carabao Cup | 2 | 118 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.72 |
| Total | 37 | 1,031 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 36 | 5.57 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.10 | 81 |
| Goal involvements | 4 | 0.44 | 99 |
| Shots | 10 | 1.10 | 90 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.30 | 82 |
| Shot accuracy | 30.0% | n/a | 65 |
| Shot conversion | 10.0% | n/a | 73 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.33 | n/a | 72 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.11 | 77 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.22 | 36 |
| Shots blocked | 5 | 0.55 | 99 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Assists | 3 | 0.30 | 98 |
| Key passes | 13 | 1.40 | 91 |
| Chances created | 9 | 0.99 | 86 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 0.33 | 93 |
Yu Hirakawa has taken 10 shots with 3 on target (30% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 82 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 90th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Yu Hirakawa has 3 assists and 13 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 91 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 98th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 208 | 22.90 | 3 |
| Accurate passes | 160 | 17.60 | 5 |
| Pass accuracy | 77.0% | n/a | 36 |
| Long balls won | 6 | 0.66 | 6 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Accurate crosses | 13 | 1.43 | 92 |
| Backward passes | 58 | 6.39 | 67 |
| Passes (final third) | 33 | 3.64 | 15 |
Yu Hirakawa has completed 160 of 208 passes at 77% accuracy , plus 13 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 3rd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 11 | 1.21 | 96 |
| Dribble attempts | 29 | 3.19 | 98 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 24 |
| Duels won | 69 | 7.60 | 95 |
| Aerials won | 6 | 0.66 | 5 |
| Touches | 469 | 51.70 | 17 |
| Possession lost | 143 | 15.75 | 75 |
| Dribbled past | 20 | 2.20 | 100 |
| Fouls won | 18 | 1.98 | 97 |
| Dispossessed | 14 | 1.54 | 99 |
| Turnovers | 31 | 3.41 | 100 |
Yu Hirakawa completes 11 dribbles at a 38% success rate and wins 69 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (5th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 35 | 3.86 | 99 |
| Tackles won | 15 | 1.65 | 90 |
| Interceptions | 9 | 0.99 | 35 |
| Clearances | 16 | 1.76 | 5 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 38 | 4.19 | 74 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 4 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 35 |
Yu Hirakawa makes 35 tackles and 9 interceptions , adding 16 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 23 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 99th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 9 | 0.99 | 65 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.22 | 74 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Fouls per card | 4.50 | n/a | 52 |
| Foul involvements | 27 | 2.97 | 96 |
| 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 |
Yu Hirakawa has committed 9 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4.5 fouls.
Positions played
ChampionshipMainly left wing back (2 appearances), also at left winger (1) and right winger (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 38 | 1,735 | 2 | 2 | 25 | 27 | 6.53 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 17 | 1,475 | 2 | 5 | 33 | 29 | 7.41 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Asia | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7.70 |
About Yu Hirakawa
Championship 2025/2026 season
This season in the Championship, Yu Hirakawa has scored 1 goal and 3 assists across 33 appearances (5 starts), totalling 817 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. Yu Hirakawa has attempted 10 shots with 3 on target, a 30% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Yu Hirakawa has created 9 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 11 successful dribbles from 29 attempts (38% success rate). Yu Hirakawa has contributed 13 key passes and 37 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Yu Hirakawa has registered 35 tackles (15 won), 9 interceptions, and 16 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 160 from 208 pass attempts, a 77% pass accuracy rate. Yu Hirakawa has won 69 of 146 total duels.
Discipline
Yu Hirakawa has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 9 fouls and winning 18.
About Yu Hirakawa
Yu Hirakawa is a 25-year-old forward playing for Bristol City in the Championship, representing Japan. Yu Hirakawa is right-footed and wears the number 7 shirt. Born on 3 January 2001.
Most recent appearance
Yu Hirakawa's most recent match was away at Middlesbrough on August 3rd. Bristol City won 1-0. Yu Hirakawa played 14 minutes, registering 1 key pass with a match rating of 6.57.
Recent matches
- August 3rd1-0 winvsMiddlesbrough(14 mins, rating 6.57)
- March 31st0-2 winatMillwall(0 mins, rating 0)
- January 12th0-0 drawvsMillwall(21 mins, rating 6.58)
- October 2nd2-1 winvsNorwich City(0 mins, rating 0)
- June 17th2-2 drawatLeicester City(18 mins, rating 6.33)
Next fixture
Yu Hirakawa and Bristol City are next in action on February 25th against Walsall in the Carabao Cup. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Bristol City vs Walsall match preview.
Teammates at Bristol City
Yu Hirakawa currently plays alongside Scott Twine, Josh Campbell-Slowey, Brad Collins, Luke McNally, Adam Murphy, Rob Dickie, Noah Eile, Elijah Morrison, Sam Bell, Joe Williams, Sam Greenwood, George Tanner, Jason Knight, Yu Hirakawa, Ephraim Yeboah, Lewis Thomas, Tomi Horvat, Jed Fernley Wallace, Rob Atkinson, Emil Riis, Billy O'Neill, Seb Naylor, Max Bird, Gibson Yah, Cameron Pring, Adam Randell, Sam Tickle, Jamie Knight-Lebel and Lisav Naif Eissat at Bristol City.