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M. Sako
Tokyo VerdyDefenderBefore the next match
Yokohama F. Marinos v Tokyo Verdy, Wednesday
What Yokohama F. Marinos allow left centre backs
Position stats20 appearances at LCB against Yokohama F. Marinos in their last 20 matches; league average from the J1 League.
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As a left center back, Maaya Sako has appeared in 4 J1 League matches this season, totalling 314 minutes at an average rating of 6.62. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other J1 League defenders.
Attacking stats
Maaya Sako has taken 2 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 157 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 50th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Maaya Sako has 0 assists and 0 key passes . Maaya Sako has set up 0 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 35th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Maaya Sako has completed 88 of 126 passes at 70% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 25th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Maaya Sako completes 0 dribbles and wins 16 duels .
Defending stats
Maaya Sako makes 5 tackles and 3 interceptions , adding 24 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 63 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 59th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Maaya Sako has committed 0 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly left center back (2 appearances), also at center back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Tokyo Verdy squad
I. Someno
25 yrs#9H. Yamami27 yrs#11G. Yamada26 yrs#13H. Kim
25 yrs#17S. Nakayama19 yrs#24
I. Kumatoriya23 yrs#25R. Shirai21 yrs#27G. Kawamura20 yrs#30
K. Ichimi28 yrs#33S. Kanda20 yrs#38
S. Teranuma25 yrs#45S. Ofuji19 yrs#51H. Hirao21 yrs#71
K. Shibato30 yrs#2
Y. Matsuhashi24 yrs#7K. Saito29 yrs#8
K. Morita26 yrs#10
Y. Fukuda27 yrs#14
R. Hirakawa26 yrs#16
K. Fujimoto27 yrs#19S. Meshino25 yrs#20J. Yamamoto20 yrs#28Y. Arai23 yrs#40K. Imai18 yrs#42
33 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and countryAbout Maaya Sako
J1 League 2026/2027 season
This season in the J1 League, Maaya Sako has featured across 4 appearances (3 starts), totalling 314 minutes. Maaya Sako has attempted 2 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Maaya Sako has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Maaya Sako has registered 5 tackles (2 won), 3 interceptions, and 24 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 88 from 126 pass attempts, a 70% pass accuracy rate. Maaya Sako has won 16 of 22 total duels.
Discipline
Maaya Sako has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 0 fouls and winning 0.
About Maaya Sako
Maaya Sako is a 23-year-old defender playing for Tokyo Verdy in the J1 League, representing Japan. Maaya Sako is left-footed and wears the number 29 shirt. Born on 2 December 2002.
Most recent appearance
Maaya Sako's most recent match was at home against FC Tokyo on December 23rd. Tokyo Verdy lost 0-4. Maaya Sako played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.5.
Recent matches
- December 23rd0-4 lossvsFC Tokyo(90 mins, rating 6.5)
- August 31st0-2 lossvsSanfrecce Hiroshima(90 mins, rating 6.22)
- October 29th3-1 lossatUrawa Reds(0 mins, rating 0)
- May 6th1-1 drawvsJEF United(0 mins, rating 0)
- April 17th0-0 drawatCerezo Osaka(90 mins, rating 7.14)
Next fixture
Maaya Sako and Tokyo Verdy are next in action on July 1st against Yokohama F. Marinos in the J1 League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Yokohama F. Marinos vs Tokyo Verdy match preview.
Teammates at Tokyo Verdy
Maaya Sako currently plays alongside Hayato Hirao, Issei Kumatoriya, Yuya Nagasawa, Koki Takahashi, Keisuke Nakamura, Matheus, Naoki Hayashi, Hyun-woo Kim, Yosuke Uchida, Hiroki Mawatari, Yuya Fukuda, Koki Morita, Maaya Sako, Rei Hirakawa, Kanya Fujimoto, Itsuki Someno, Kento Imai, Soma Meshino, Joi Yamamoto, Hiroto Yamami, Shion Nakayama, Taiju Yoshida, Sota Ofuji, Kai Shibato, Shuto Tanabe, Kazunari Ichimi, Kosuke Saito, Goki Yamada, Ryota Inoue, Kaito Suzuki, Riku Matsuda, Shimon Teranuma, Yuan Matsuhashi, Ryosuke Shirai, Shuhei Mizoguchi, Kazuya Miyahara, Gakuto Kawamura, Yuta Arai, Soma Kanda and Yu-Min Cho at Tokyo Verdy.