Shunsuke Saito
Japan
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Shunsuke Saito 2026/2027 season stats
As a left winger, Shunsuke Saito has appeared in 4 Pro League matches this season, totalling 303 minutes at an average rating of 6.74. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Pro League midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.30 | 77 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.30 | 67 |
| Shots | 6 | 1.80 | 58 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.30 | 40 |
| Shot accuracy | 17.0% | n/a | 34 |
| Shot conversion | 17.0% | n/a | 84 |
| Goals per SoT | 1.00 | n/a | 94 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.30 | 82 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.59 | 61 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.89 | 78 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Key passes | 6 | 1.80 | 74 |
| Chances created | 6 | 1.78 | 77 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.30 | 70 |
Shunsuke Saito has taken 6 shots with 1 on target (17% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 51 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.6 expected goals (xG), 0.2 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 58th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Shunsuke Saito has 0 assists and 6 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 51 minutes. Shunsuke Saito has set up 6 shots for teammates, worth 0.7 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 34th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 122 | 36.20 | 31 |
| Accurate passes | 98 | 29.10 | 35 |
| Pass accuracy | 80.0% | n/a | 33 |
| Long balls won | 2 | 0.59 | 16 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 3 | 0.89 | 65 |
| Backward passes | 33 | 9.80 | 72 |
| Passes (final third) | 18 | 5.35 | 43 |
Shunsuke Saito has completed 98 of 122 passes at 80% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 31st percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 7 | 2.08 | 94 |
| Dribble attempts | 16 | 4.75 | 94 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 42 |
| Duels won | 17 | 5.05 | 63 |
| Aerials won | 0 | n/a | 8 |
| Touches | 197 | 58.50 | 56 |
| Possession lost | 60 | 17.82 | 85 |
| Dribbled past | 3 | 0.89 | 56 |
| Fouls won | 3 | 0.89 | 45 |
| Dispossessed | 7 | 2.08 | 92 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Shunsuke Saito completes 7 dribbles at a 44% success rate and wins 17 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (8th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 7 | 2.08 | 58 |
| Tackles won | 4 | 1.19 | 53 |
| Interceptions | 0 | n/a | 6 |
| Clearances | 1 | 0.30 | 16 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 12 | 3.56 | 24 |
| 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 | 34 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 48 |
Shunsuke Saito makes 7 tackles and 0 interceptions , adding 1 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 43 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 58th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 2 | 0.59 | 31 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 32 |
| Foul involvements | 5 | 1.49 | 31 |
| 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 |
Shunsuke Saito has committed 2 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Pro LeagueMainly left winger (2 appearances), also at left midfielder (1) and left attacking midfielder (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 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 1 goal across 4 appearances (4 starts), totalling 303 minutes. That works out to 0.3 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Shunsuke Saito has attempted 6 shots with 1 on target, a 17% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.58 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Shunsuke Saito has created 6 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 7 successful dribbles from 16 attempts (44% success rate). Shunsuke Saito has contributed 6 key passes and 16 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Shunsuke Saito has registered 7 tackles (4 won), 0 interceptions, and 1 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 98 from 122 pass attempts, a 80% pass accuracy rate. Shunsuke Saito has won 17 of 39 total duels.
Discipline
Shunsuke Saito has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 2 fouls and winning 3.
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 away at Zulte-Waregem on December 14th. Westerlo drew 2-2. Shunsuke Saito played 87 minutes, registering 1 goal, 2 shots, 2 key passs, 3 tackles with a match rating of 7.18.
Recent matches
- December 14th2-2 drawvsZulte-Waregem(87 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.18)
- June 2nd4-0 lossatLommel SK(46 mins, rating 6.62)
- January 21st3-2 lossatGenk(90 mins, rating 6.79)
- November 21st1-5 lossvsUnion Saint-Gilloise(80 mins, rating 6.35)
- January 27th2-0 lossatAntwerp(71 mins, rating 6.01)
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 David Amegnaglo, Philippe Bibout, Minhyeok Yang, Dino Delic, Lucas Mbamba, Bill Lathouwers, Reno Münz, Shunsuke Saito, Afonso Patrão, Isa Sakamoto, Pape Diong, Michée Ndembi, Cisse Sandra, Thomas Van den Keybus, Doğucan Haspolat, Reda Laalaoui, Fabio Ferraro, Naoufal Bohamdi-Kamoni, Sergiy Sydorchuk, Nikola Storm, Felix Emmanuel Tsimba, Seiji Kimura, Amando Lapage, Jahnilo Wiegel-Triebel, Norman Bassette, Cameron Congreve, Andreas Jungdal, Ibrahim Fofana, Abdoulaye Koné, Dylan Ourega, Botond Balogh, Lasse Flø and Karol Borys at Westerlo.