Yu Hirakawa
Japan
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Yu Hirakawa 2026/2027 season stats
As a left winger, Yu Hirakawa has appeared in 4 Championship matches this season, totalling 269 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.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 12 |
| Shots | 1 | 0.30 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 6 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 6 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 18 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 18 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.33 | 26 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 35 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Key passes | 4 | 1.30 | 58 |
| Chances created | 4 | 1.34 | 59 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.33 | 76 |
Yu Hirakawa has taken 1 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 269 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 2nd percentile for shot volume among attackers. Yu Hirakawa has 0 assists and 4 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 67 minutes. Yu Hirakawa has set up 4 shots for teammates, worth 0.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 29th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 41 | 13.70 | 14 |
| Accurate passes | 33 | 11.00 | 26 |
| Pass accuracy | 80.0% | n/a | 71 |
| Long balls won | 3 | 1.00 | 80 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.33 | 65 |
| Backward passes | 18 | 6.02 | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 4 | 1.34 | 35 |
Yu Hirakawa has completed 33 of 41 passes at 80% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 14th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 1 | 0.33 | 36 |
| Dribble attempts | 3 | 1.00 | 29 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 30 |
| Duels won | 13 | 4.35 | 53 |
| Aerials won | 1 | 0.33 | 30 |
| Touches | 86 | 28.80 | 24 |
| Possession lost | 28 | 9.37 | 32 |
| Dribbled past | 1 | 0.33 | 59 |
| Fouls won | 5 | 1.67 | 74 |
| Dispossessed | 3 | 1.00 | 44 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Yu Hirakawa completes 1 dribbles at a 33% success rate and wins 13 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (30th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 6 | 2.01 | 92 |
| Tackles won | 5 | 1.67 | 98 |
| Interceptions | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Clearances | 4 | 1.34 | 77 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 10 | 3.35 | 71 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Yu Hirakawa makes 6 tackles and 0 interceptions , adding 4 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 45 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 92nd percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 5 | 1.67 | 77 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 12 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 30 |
| Foul involvements | 10 | 3.35 | 74 |
| 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 5 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
ChampionshipMainly left winger (2 appearances), also at right winger (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Yu Hirakawa previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| 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 |
| 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 2026/2027 season
This season in the Championship, Yu Hirakawa has featured across 4 appearances (4 starts), totalling 269 minutes. Yu Hirakawa has attempted 1 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.05 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Yu Hirakawa has created 4 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 1 successful dribbles from 3 attempts (33% success rate). Yu Hirakawa has contributed 4 key passes and 6 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Yu Hirakawa has registered 6 tackles (5 won), 0 interceptions, and 4 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 33 from 41 pass attempts, a 80% pass accuracy rate. Yu Hirakawa has won 13 of 29 total duels.
Discipline
Yu Hirakawa has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 5 fouls and winning 5.
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 Preston North End on August 8th. Bristol City won 1-3. Yu Hirakawa played 59 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.3.
Recent matches
- August 8th1-3 winatPreston North End(59 mins, rating 6.3)
- November 5th2-1 winvsPortsmouth(74 mins, rating 6.4)
- May 25th2-2 drawatBirmingham City(90 mins, rating 7.38)
- July 7th0-2 lossvsMillwall(46 mins, rating 6.75)
- June 1st0-1 lossvsWalsall(33 mins, rating 7.01)
Next fixture
Yu Hirakawa and Bristol City are next in action on January 4th against Burnley in the Championship. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Burnley vs Bristol City match preview.
Teammates at Bristol City
Yu Hirakawa currently plays alongside Adam Randell, Sam Greenwood, Lewis Thomas, Jed Wallace, Tomi Horvat, Yu Hirakawa, Dom Ballard, Rob Atkinson, Brad Collins, Scott Twine, Rio Cardines, Jason Knight, Lorent Tolaj, Rob Dickie, Brian De Keersmaecker, Joe Williams, Cameron Pring, Elijah Morrison, Sam Tickle, Elijah Adebayo, Sam Bell, Luke McNally, Noah Eile, George Tanner, Seb Naylor, Gibson Yah and Lisav Naif Eissat at Bristol City.