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K. Fukumori

Experienced headTochigi SC · 32 yrs

Profile

PositionCentral midfielder
NationalityJapan
Age32
Date of birth4 Jul 1994
BirthplaceTokyo
Height169 cm
Shirt number#8
ClubTochigi SC
Central midfielder
19
Appearances
2
Goals
1
Assists
1392
Minutes

Domestic-league season · Tochigi SC.

Performance data · by competition

CompetitionAppsGAMinMatch
J3 League192113926.51

Scout report

Experienced headCentral midfielder

K. Fukumori is a 32-year-old central midfielder at Tochigi SC, enjoying a standout season — 2 goals and 1 assists in 19 appearances, a Season grade of 14, top 23% of J3 League central midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 11.4, ranking 256th of 300 in the J3 League. A seasoned veteran, he has been a rotation option (40.7% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 1.62 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Fukumori.

Judged on this season alone, Fukumori graded 14 — a strong campaign that ranks top 23% of the 101 central midfielders in the J3 League, on 2 goals, 1 assist and 1.616 defensive actions per 90.

Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 5 → 14).

On long-term talent our Rating reads 11, 87th of 101 of the 101 central midfielders in the J3 League. At 32 Fukumori is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 0.7 reflects that trajectory.

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

Peak: 2025/26Trending up
Current potential87th of 101 central midfielders · J3 LeagueCurrent seasonTop 23% central midfielders · J3 League23rd-best central midfielder in the J3 League256th in the J3 League · potential87th-highest potential central midfielder in the J3 League
11.4
Ratingi
87th of 101 central midfielders
14.3
Seasoni
below regular-starter level
40.7%
Minutes
rotation minutes
1.62
Def. actions / 90
light defensive volume

Output in context · Tochigi SC finished 7th of 20 · a mid-table side

1.62
Def. / 90
3
Tackles
20
Interceptions
6
Clean sheets

1.62 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — light defensive volume, with 6 clean sheets across 19 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 2 goals and 1 assist — a useful bonus from the back.

Strengths

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

Watch points

  • Game time. Only 40.7% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
  • Defensive numbers. Modest 1.62 defensive actions per 90 for the position.
  • Age curve. At 32, 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 11.4, Fukumori carries the 87th-highest potential of the central midfielders in the J3 League of 101. Defensively he reads as light defensive volume (1.62 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Veteran phase — a short-term, lower-fee proposition as both level and value decline (0.8× and falling).

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

Season statistics

Bars = where he ranks among central midfielders in the J3 League with 600+ minutes this season.

Shooting

Goals2
Shots on target4
Shots9

Passing

Assists1
Pass accuracy74%

Possession

Successful dribbles25

Defending

Tackles3
Interceptions20
Blocks2

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards1
Red cards0

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.