Shunsuke Saito stats
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S. Saito
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Westerlo v SK Beveren, Saturday
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Position stats10 appearances at RW against SK Beveren in their last 20 matches; league average from the Pro League.
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As a left winger, Shunsuke Saito has appeared in 8 Pro League matches this season, totalling 604 minutes at an average rating of 7.08. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Pro League attackers.
Attacking stats
Shunsuke Saito has taken 13 shots with 5 on target (38% accuracy), scoring 3 goals. That is a shot roughly every 46 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.3 expected goals (xG), 2 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 9th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Shunsuke Saito has 1 assist and 12 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 50 minutes. Shunsuke Saito has set up 13 shots for teammates, worth 2.5 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 54th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
Shunsuke Saito has completed 176 of 219 passes at 80% accuracy , plus 7 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 79th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
Shunsuke Saito completes 11 dribbles at a 46% success rate and wins 30 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (11th percentile).
Defending stats
Shunsuke Saito makes 13 tackles and 1 interceptions , adding 2 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 46 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 93rd percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
Shunsuke Saito has committed 5 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Pro LeagueMainly left winger (6 appearances), also at left midfielder (1) and left attacking midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Westerlo squad
S. Saito
21 yrs#7
N. Bassette
21 yrs#9
N. Storm32 yrs#10N. Bohamdi-Kamoni19 yrs#11D. Amegnaglo
21 yrs#17
C. Congreve
22 yrs#20
F. Emmanuel Tsimba
20 yrs#22A. Koné
20 yrs#25D. Delic
18 yrs#27
M. Yang
20 yrs#47
S. Sydorchuk
35 yrs#8R. Laalaoui
21 yrs#12
I. Sakamoto23 yrs#13
C. Sandra22 yrs#14
P. Diong
20 yrs#26
D. Haspolat
26 yrs#34
T. Van den Keybus25 yrs#39
I. Fofana
23 yrs#45P. Bibout
18 yrs#71
21 yrs
24 yrs
21 yrs
Japan squad
K. Shiogai21 yrs#7S. Saito21 yrs#7
Y. Soma29 yrs#7K. Tanimura28 yrs#9
J. Ito33 yrs#10
K. Nakamura26 yrs#11
Y. Suzuki24 yrs#14
T. Kubo25 yrs#14
A. Ueda28 yrs#18
R. Doan28 yrs#20
D. Maeda29 yrs#38
K. Goto21 yrs#42
K. Sano25 yrs#6
S. Tanaka24 yrs#13
D. Kamada30 yrs#18
A. Tanaka28 yrs#22
K. Sano23 yrs#24K. Matsuki23 yrs#27
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pro League | 17 | 855 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 6.72 |
About Shunsuke Saito
Pro League 2026/2027 season
This season in the Pro League, Shunsuke Saito has scored 3 goals and 1 assist across 8 appearances (8 starts), totalling 604 minutes. That works out to 0.4 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Shunsuke Saito has attempted 13 shots with 5 on target, a 38% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.28 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Shunsuke Saito has created 12 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 11 successful dribbles from 24 attempts (46% success rate). Shunsuke Saito has contributed 12 key passes and 26 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Shunsuke Saito has registered 13 tackles (8 won), 1 interceptions, and 2 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 176 from 219 pass attempts, a 80% pass accuracy rate. Shunsuke Saito has won 30 of 63 total duels.
Discipline
Shunsuke Saito has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 5 fouls and winning 6.
About Shunsuke Saito
Shunsuke Saito is a 21-year-old forward playing for Westerlo in the Pro League, representing Japan. Shunsuke Saito is right-footed and wears the number 7 shirt. Born on 26 April 2005.
Most recent appearance
Shunsuke Saito's most recent match was at home against Antwerp on November 11th. Westerlo won 5-1. Shunsuke Saito played 85 minutes, registering 1 assist, 1 shot, 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.24.
Recent matches
- November 11th5-1 winvsAntwerp(85 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.24)
- July 30th2-1 winvsVenezuela(46 mins, rating 7.45)
- August 2nd3-1 winvsUruguay(0 mins, rating 0)
- January 29th0-2 winatSint-Truiden(71 mins, rating 7.19)
- June 7th4-2 winvsStandard Liège(72 mins, rating 6.76)
Next fixture
Shunsuke Saito and Westerlo are next in action on October 23rd against Standard Liège in the Pro League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Standard Liège vs Westerlo match preview.
Teammates at Westerlo
Shunsuke Saito currently plays alongside Cisse Sandra, Isa Sakamoto, Reno Münz, Dino Delic, Amando Lapage, Min-hyeok Yang, David Amegnaglo, Pape Diong, Andreas Jungdal, Reda Laalaoui, Norman Bassette, Doğucan Haspolat, Michée Ndembi, Naoufal Bohamdi-Kamoni, Thomas Van den Keybus, Sergiy Sydorchuk, Philippe Bibout, Ibrahim Fofana, Fabio Ferraro, Bill Lathouwers, Dylan Ourega, Nikola Storm, Seiji Kimura, Cameron Congreve, Lucas Mbamba, Botond Balogh, Shunsuke Saito, Jahnilo Wiegel-Triebel, Felix Emmanuel Tsimba, Abdoulaye Koné and Lasse Flø at Westerlo.