Kazuki Fujimoto

Following his move to Avispa Fukuoka, Fujimoto's current-season form is level with last season (Season 19→20), while his Rating eased 48→37. That makes this his strongest season for form to date.

Domestic career

Season	Club	Apps	G	A	Match	RTG	Season
2026/27	Avispa Fukuoka	17	1	0	6.64	—	—
2025/26	Avispa Fukuoka · 12th	31	1	3	6.58	37	20
2024/25	Machida Zelvia · 3rd	36	3	3	6.76	48	19
2023/24	Oita Trinita	39	5	0	—	—	—
2022/23	Oita Trinita	24	4	0	—	—	—

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

Scout report

Squad depthDefensive midfielder

K. Fujimoto is a 28-year-old defensive midfielder at Avispa Fukuoka, rated 37.3 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 158th of 377 on scout potential in the J1 League. An experienced operator, he has been a rotation option this season (54.6% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 1.4 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Fujimoto.

Judged on this season alone, Fujimoto graded 20 — a workmanlike campaign that ranks 28th of 49 of the 49 defensive midfielders in the J1 League, on 1 goal, 3 assists and 1.399 defensive actions per 90.

Year-on-year, that's broadly in line with last season (Season 19 → 20). Across the 4 seasons we hold, it's his best return yet.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 37, 24th of 49 of the 49 defensive midfielders in the J1 League. At 28 Fujimoto is in his prime years, and a market index of 6.1 reflects that trajectory.

From the career report

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A career still climbing — Fujimoto is at his peak right now, and the curve hasn't flattened.

Peak: 2025/26Trending upBreakout: 2024/25

Current potential24th of 49 defensive midfielders · J1 League Current season28th of 49 defensive midfielders · J1 League28th-best defensive midfielder in the J1 League158th in the J1 League · potential24th-highest potential defensive midfielder in the J1 League

37.3

Ratingi

24th of 49 defensive midfielders

20.3

Seasoni

below regular-starter level

54.6%

Minutes

rotation minutes

1.4

Def. actions / 90

light defensive volume

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

1.4

Def. / 90

Tackles

Interceptions

Clean sheets

1.4 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — light defensive volume, with 9 clean sheets across 31 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 1 goal and 3 assists — a useful bonus from the back.

Strengths

Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.19 goal involvements per 90, useful for a defensive midfielder.

Watch points

Game time. Only 54.6% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
Defensive numbers. Modest 1.4 defensive actions per 90 for the position.
Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.

Outlook

With a Rating of 37.3, Fujimoto carries the 24th-highest potential of the defensive midfielders in the J1 League of 49. Defensively he reads as light defensive volume (1.4 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Experienced and reliable, but the value curve is easing (1.2× now → 0.9× projected in three years).

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

Per 90 & availability

Minutes played %54.6%

Available fixtures38 of 38

Goals / 900.048

Assists / 900.145

Goal contribution / 900.193

Defensive actions / 901.399

Player flow

Goal involvements4

Shot conversion %8.3

Shot accuracy %63.2

Dribble success %35.4

Cards / 900.096

Foul involvement / 902.749

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 (~10), then tapers with age. At 28, Fujimoto sits on 6.1, past its peak and easing. The blue line is Fujimoto's projected Rating — 37.3 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 defensive midfielders in the J1 League with 600+ minutes this season.

Shooting

Goals1

Shots on target12

Shots19

Passing

Assists3

Possession

Successful dribbles34

Dribble success35.4%

Fouls won33

Defending

Tackles24

Interceptions4

Blocks1

Fouls committed24

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards2

Red cards0

Transfer history

Avispa Fukuoka2024/25 – now

Machida Zelvia2023/24 – 2024/25

Oita Trinitauntil 2023/24

Institute of Fitness2020/21 – 2023/24

Oita Trinita2020/21 – 2020/21Free

Institute of Fitnessuntil 2020/21

About K. Fujimoto

Kazuki Fujimoto is a 27-year-old defensive midfielder who plays for Avispa Fukuoka, born on July 29, 1998 in Fukuoka, standing 179 cm tall. He is from Japan. Avispa Fukuoka currently sit 12th of 20 in the J1 League.

This season

In the current season, K. Fujimoto has made 31 appearances with 1 goal and 3 assists across 1,866 minutes, averaging a 6.61 match rating over his last 10 rated games, with 2 yellow cards. His season has spanned the J1 League and the J-League Cup.

When K. Fujimoto plays, Avispa Fukuoka's record this season is 11W-11D-9L — and his match ratings average 6.47 at home against 6.69 on the road.

Recent matches

November 30, 2025: 1-0 win at home vs Gamba Osaka (72 minutes, 6.3 rating)
November 8, 2025: 0-0 draw away at Tokyo Verdy (90 minutes, 6.5 rating)
October 26, 2025: 1-0 win at home vs Shonan Bellmare (80 minutes, 6.6 rating)
October 18, 2025: 0-0 draw away at Machida Zelvia (23 minutes, 6.2 rating)
September 23, 2025: 0-1 loss away at FC Tokyo (45 minutes, 7.2 rating)
September 20, 2025: 0-2 loss away at Yokohama F. Marinos (67 minutes, 6.9 rating)
September 13, 2025: 2-4 loss at home vs Cerezo Osaka (83 minutes, 6.3 rating)
August 31, 2025: 1-2 loss away at Kashiwa Reysol (90 minutes, 6.7 rating)
August 23, 2025: 0-0 draw at home vs Shimizu S-pulse (76 minutes, 6.2 rating)
August 16, 2025: 1-1 draw away at Kashima (75 minutes, 1 assist, 7.2 rating)

Field Insider's view

Field Insider currently rates K. Fujimoto at 37.3 with a Season form score of 20.3, ranking 158th of 377 defensive midfielders in the J1 League. See the full scout report for strengths, watch-points and the market-value outlook.

Career

Across 7 recorded seasons, K. Fujimoto has totalled 163 club appearances with 14 goals and 6 assists for 4 different clubs. His busiest campaign came in 2023/24, with 39 appearances for Oita Trinita.

K. Fujimoto's career has also included time at Machida Zelvia, Oita Trinita and Institute of Fitness.

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