Daiki Matsuoka

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Avispa Fukuoka · 25 yrs

52.8

Profile

Full nameDaiki Matsuoka

PositionCentral midfielder

NationalityJapan

Age25

Date of birth1 Jun 2001

BirthplaceKumamoto

Height172 cm

Shirt number#41

ClubAvispa Fukuoka

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Central midfielder

Season stats

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Appearances

Goals

Assists

3135

Minutes

Domestic-league season · Avispa Fukuoka.

Performance data · by competition

Competition	Apps	G	Min	Match
J1 League	36	1	3135	6.93
Super Ligaat Slovan Bratislava	8	0	166	6.73
J-League Cup	2	0	22	—

Career

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Matsuoka's current-season form is level with last season (Season 31→29), while his Rating held around 53. His peak season for form remains 2021/22 (Season 40).

Domestic career

Season	Club	Apps	G	A	Match	RTG	Season
2025/26	Slovan BratislavaLoan · 1st	8	0	0	6.73	27	2
2025/26	Avispa Fukuoka · 12th	36	1	0	6.93	53	29
2024/25	Avispa Fukuoka · 12th	36	2	1	6.84	52	31
2023/24	Shimizu S-pulse	3	0	0	—	—	—
2022/23	Shimizu S-pulse · 17th	22	0	0	6.69	47	9
2021/22	Shimizu S-pulse	15	0	2	6.92	—	—
2021/22	Sagan Tosu · 7th	36	0	4	6.92	61	40

Domestic-league totals per season. RTG = Field Insider Rating (potential / ceiling); Season = age-blind form that year. 2 earlier seasons in the full career.

Japan · international

Side	Apps	G
Japan U23	11	0
Japan U22	2	0

Career caps & goals — tournament breakdown in the full career.

Scout report

Solid contributorCentral midfielder

D. Matsuoka is a 25-year-old central midfielder at Avispa Fukuoka, rated 52.8 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 12th of 377 on scout potential in the J1 League. In his prime years, he has been an ever-present this season (91.7% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.04 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Matsuoka.

Judged on this season alone, Matsuoka graded 29 — a strong campaign that ranks top 25% of the 65 central midfielders in the J1 League, on 1 goal, 0 assists and 3.043 defensive actions per 90.

Year-on-year, that's broadly in line with last season (Season 31 → 29). Over the 5 seasons on record his form has drifted down, peaking in 2021/22.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 53, top 4% of the 65 central midfielders in the J1 League. At 25 Matsuoka is in his prime years, and a market index of 14.4 reflects that trajectory.

From the career report

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Below his 2021/22 peak but holding a solid level — the platform for a return is there.

Peak: 2021/22Trending upBreakout: 2024/25

Current potentialTop 4% central midfielders · J1 League Current seasonTop 25% central midfielders · J1 League16th-best central midfielder in the J1 League12th in the J1 League · potential2nd-highest potential central midfielder in the J1 League

52.8

Ratingi

2nd of 65 central midfielders

28.5

Seasoni

below regular-starter level

91.7%

Minutes

near ever-present

3.04

Def. actions / 90

moderate defensive volume

Output in context · Avispa Fukuoka finished 12th of 20 · a mid-table side

3.04

Def. / 90

Tackles

Interceptions

Clean sheets

3.04 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 15 clean sheets across 36 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 1 goal and 0 assists — a useful bonus from the back.

Strengths

Availability. On the pitch for 91.7% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.

Watch points

Few red flags. No obvious weaknesses in the current-season profile — consistency is the next test.

Outlook

With a Rating of 52.8, Matsuoka carries the 2nd-highest potential of the central midfielders in the J1 League (top 4%). Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (3.04 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Approaching peak years; value is still building (price multiplier 2×) with the best seasons likely ahead.

Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.

Per 90 & availability

Minutes played %91.7%

Available fixtures38 of 38

Goals / 900.029

Assists / 900

Goal contribution / 900.029

Defensive actions / 903.043

Player flow

Goal involvements1

Cards / 900.172

Season-by-season progression

Rating (potential)Season (form)

Value & potential by age

Market valueRating

Solid = now · dashed = projected

The gold line is market value — an index (not €) blending rating, age and league. It climbs through the early 20s, peaks around ages 23–27 (~14), then tapers with age. At 25, Matsuoka sits on 14.4, at or near its peak. The blue line is Matsuoka's projected Rating — 52.8 today — recomputed at each age, so it follows the same rise-and-fall as a career matures and declines. Solid = up to today; dashed = projected.

Season statistics

Bars = where he ranks among central midfielders in the J1 League with 600+ minutes this season.

Shooting

Goals1

Passing

Assists0

Defending

Tackles54

Interceptions33

Blocks19

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards6

Red cards0

Transfer history

Slovan Bratislava(on loan)2025/26 – now

Avispa Fukuoka2023/24 – 2025/26

Shimizu S-pulse(back from loan)2023/24 – 2023/24

Novorizontino(on loan)2022/23 – 2023/24

Shimizu S-pulse2021/22 – 2022/23

Sagan Tosuuntil 2021/22

About D. Matsuoka

Daiki Matsuoka is a 25-year-old central midfielder who plays for Avispa Fukuoka, born on June 1, 2001 in Kumamoto, standing 172 cm tall. He is from Japan. Avispa Fukuoka currently sit 12th of 20 in the J1 League.

This season

In the current season, D. Matsuoka has made 36 appearances with 1 goal and 0 assists across 3,135 minutes, averaging a 7 match rating over his last 10 rated games, with 6 yellow cards. His season has spanned the J1 League, the Super Liga and the J-League Cup.

When D. Matsuoka plays, Avispa Fukuoka's record this season is 12W-12D-12L — and his match ratings average 6.96 at home against 6.91 on the road.

Recent matches

December 6, 2025: 0-1 loss away at Nagoya Grampus (90 minutes, 7.2 rating)
November 30, 2025: 1-0 win at home vs Gamba Osaka (90 minutes, 1 goal, 7.7 rating)
November 8, 2025: 0-0 draw away at Tokyo Verdy (90 minutes, 6.3 rating)
October 26, 2025: 1-0 win at home vs Shonan Bellmare (90 minutes, 7.2 rating)
October 18, 2025: 0-0 draw away at Machida Zelvia (90 minutes, 6.9 rating)
October 4, 2025: 1-0 win at home vs Yokohama FC (90 minutes, 6.9 rating)
September 27, 2025: 1-2 loss at home vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima (90 minutes, 7.2 rating)
September 23, 2025: 0-1 loss away at FC Tokyo (90 minutes, 6.6 rating)
September 20, 2025: 0-2 loss away at Yokohama F. Marinos (90 minutes, 7.3 rating)
August 31, 2025: 1-2 loss away at Kashiwa Reysol (90 minutes, 6.7 rating)

Field Insider's view

Field Insider currently rates D. Matsuoka at 52.8 with a Season form score of 28.5, ranking 12th of 377 central midfielders in the J1 League. See the full scout report for strengths, watch-points and the market-value outlook.

Career

Across 7 recorded seasons, D. Matsuoka has totalled 211 club appearances with 3 goals and 9 assists for 4 different clubs. His busiest campaign came in 2021/22, with 36 appearances for Sagan Tosu.

D. Matsuoka's career has also included time at Slovan Bratislava, Shimizu S-pulse, Novorizontino and Sagan Tosu.

On the international stage, D. Matsuoka has represented Japan U23 and Japan U22 — 13 caps in our records.

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.

Profile

Season stats

Performance data · by competition

Career

Scout report

Output in context · Avispa Fukuoka finished 12th of 20 · a mid-table side

Strengths

Watch points