Profile
Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Machida Zelvia.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 38 | 3 | 1 | 3420 | 7.03 |
 AFC Champions League Elite | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1024 | 6.98 |
 J-League Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 | 172 | — |
Scout report
G. Shōji is a 33-year-old central defender at Machida Zelvia, enjoying a standout season — 3 goals and 1 assists in 38 appearances, a Season grade of 47, top 8% of J1 League centre-backs. On long-term scout potential he's rated 24.6, ranking 267th of 377 in the J1 League. A seasoned veteran, he has been an ever-present (100% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.03 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Shōji.
Judged on this season alone, Shōji graded 47 — an excellent campaign that ranks top 8% of the 64 centre-backs in the J1 League, on 14 clean sheets and 3.026 defensive actions per 90.
Year-on-year, that's broadly in line with last season (Season 49 → 47). Over the 6 seasons on record his form has trended upward, peaking in 2021/22.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 25, 45th of 64 of the 64 centre-backs in the J1 League. At 33 Shōji is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 3.9 reflects that trajectory.
A career still climbing — Shōji is at his peak right now, and the curve hasn't flattened.
Output in context · Machida Zelvia finished 6th of 20 · an upper-table side
3.03 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 14 clean sheets across 38 appearances. Behind an upper-table side (6th of 20) the side controls more games, so the defensive load is lighter — the value sits as much in composure and ball progression as in raw volume. Going forward he chipped in 3 goals and 1 assist — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Availability. On the pitch for 100% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
Watch points
- Age curve. At 33, both level and resale value are on the downslope.
- Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.
Outlook
With a Rating of 24.6, Shōji carries the 45th-highest potential of the centre-backs in the J1 League of 64. Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (3.03 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Veteran phase — a short-term, lower-fee proposition as both level and value decline (0.7× and falling).
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
Transfer news
No transfer news found for this player.
