Yu Hirakawa stats
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Y. Hirakawa
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Y. Hirakawa vs Sheff Utd
5 games playedYu Hirakawa's next match is today at 15:00 against Sheff Utd. See how Yu Hirakawa did in earlier matches against Sheff Utd.
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Bristol v Sheff Utd, TodayWhat Sheff Utd allow right wingers
Position stats14 appearances at RW against Sheff Utd in their last 20 matches; league average from the Championship.
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Odds OutliersYu Hirakawa 2026/2027 season stats
As a right winger, Yu Hirakawa has appeared in 10 Championship matches this season, totalling 618 minutes at an average rating of 6.71. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Championship attackers.
Attacking stats
Yu Hirakawa has taken 15 shots with 6 on target (40% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 41 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.3 expected goals (xG), 1.2 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 57th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Yu Hirakawa has 0 assists and 8 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 77 minutes. Yu Hirakawa has set up 8 shots for teammates, worth 0.5 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 19th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
Yu Hirakawa has completed 103 of 138 passes at 75% accuracy , plus 6 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 45th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
Yu Hirakawa completes 5 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 28 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (12th percentile).
Defending stats
Yu Hirakawa makes 11 tackles and 3 interceptions , adding 5 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 56 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 78th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
Yu Hirakawa has committed 8 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
ChampionshipMainly right winger (5 appearances), also at left winger (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Bristol squad
Y. Hirakawa
25 yrs#7
L. Tolaj
24 yrs#9
S. Bell
24 yrs#11
J. Wallace32 yrs#17
D. Ballard21 yrs#23
E. Adebayo28 yrs#45
A. Randell26 yrs#4
B. De Keersmaecker
26 yrs#6
J. Williams29 yrs#8
S. Twine27 yrs#10
J. Knight
25 yrs#12
T. Horvat
27 yrs#14
S. Greenwood24 yrs#20
G. Yah
23 yrs#27
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Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| 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 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 38 | 1,735 | 2 | 2 | 25 | 27 | 6.53 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 17 | 1,475 | 2 | 5 | 33 | 29 | 7.41 |
2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Asia | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7.70 |
About Yu Hirakawa
Championship 2026/2027 season
This season in the Championship, Yu Hirakawa has scored 1 goal across 10 appearances (8 starts), totalling 618 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Yu Hirakawa has attempted 15 shots with 6 on target, a 40% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.31 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Yu Hirakawa has created 8 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 5 successful dribbles from 10 attempts (50% success rate). Yu Hirakawa has contributed 8 key passes and 20 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Yu Hirakawa has registered 11 tackles (8 won), 3 interceptions, and 5 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 103 from 138 pass attempts, a 75% pass accuracy rate. Yu Hirakawa has won 28 of 57 total duels.
Discipline
Yu Hirakawa has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 8 fouls and winning 11.
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 at home against Blackburn Rovers on August 5th. Bristol lost 0-1. Yu Hirakawa played 44 minutes, registering 2 shots, 2 key passs with a match rating of 6.59.
Recent matches
- August 5th0-1 lossvsBlackburn Rovers(44 mins, rating 6.59)
- July 21st1-1 drawatCharlton Athletic(65 mins, rating 6.46)
- March 4th1-0 winvsWatford(63 mins, rating 6.67)
- December 6th0-1 lossvsLincoln City(90 mins, rating 6.81)
- March 5th4-1 lossatSouthampton(58 mins, rating 6.9)
Next fixture
Yu Hirakawa and Bristol City are next in action on January 2nd against Sheffield United in the Championship. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Bristol City vs Sheffield United match preview.
Teammates at Bristol City
Yu Hirakawa currently plays alongside Noah Eile, Adam Randell, Jason Knight, Jed Wallace, Rio Cardines, Scott Twine, Tomi Horvat, Dom Ballard, Brad Collins, Lewis Thomas, Sam Greenwood, Rob Atkinson, Brian De Keersmaecker, Gibson Yah, Seb Naylor, Sam Bell, Elijah Adebayo, Elijah Morrison, Sam Tickle, L. Tolaj, Yu Hirakawa, Rob Dickie, George Tanner, Joe Williams, Cameron Pring, Luke McNally and Lisav Naif Eissat at Bristol City.