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Shimpei Fukuoka

Solid contributorKyoto Sanga · 26 yrs

Profile

Full nameShimpei Fukuoka
PositionCentral midfielder
NationalityJapan
Age26
Date of birth27 Jun 2000
BirthplaceNara
Height170 cm
Shirt number#10
ClubKyoto Sanga
Central midfielder
31
Appearances
0
Goals
1
Assists
2284
Minutes

Domestic-league season · Kyoto Sanga.

Performance data · by competition

CompetitionAppsGAMinMatch
J1 League310122846.7
J-League Cup20079

Scout report

Solid contributorCentral midfielder

S. Fukuoka is a 26-year-old central midfielder at Kyoto Sanga, rated 47.5 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 61st of 377 on scout potential in the J1 League. In his prime years, he has been a regular starter this season (66.8% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.15 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Fukuoka.

Judged on this season alone, Fukuoka graded 21 — a workmanlike campaign that ranks 30th of 65 of the 65 central midfielders in the J1 League, on 0 goals, 1 assist and 3.152 defensive actions per 90.

Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 12 → 21). Across the 4 seasons we hold, it's his best return yet.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 48, top 16% of the 65 central midfielders in the J1 League. At 26 Fukuoka is in his prime years, and a market index of 13 reflects that trajectory.

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

Peak: 2025/26Trending upRemarkably consistent
Current potentialTop 16% central midfielders · J1 LeagueCurrent season30th of 65 central midfielders · J1 League30th-best central midfielder in the J1 League61st in the J1 League · potential10th-highest potential central midfielder in the J1 League
47.5
Ratingi
10th of 65 central midfielders
21.4
Seasoni
below regular-starter level
66.8%
Minutes
a regular starter
3.15
Def. actions / 90
moderate defensive volume

Output in context · Kyoto Sanga finished 3rd of 20 · an upper-table side

3.15
Def. / 90
37
Tackles
32
Interceptions
7
Clean sheets

3.15 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 7 clean sheets across 31 appearances. Behind an upper-table side (3rd 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 0 goals and 1 assist — a useful bonus from the back.

Strengths

  • Availability. On the pitch for 66.8% 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 47.5, Fukuoka carries the 10th-highest potential of the central midfielders in the J1 League (top 16%). Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (3.15 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). In the prime window — at or near peak market value, so the next two seasons are the ones to cash in or build around.

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

Season statistics

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

Shooting

Goals0
Shots on target2
Shots8

Passing

Assists1
Chances created13
Passes888

Possession

Successful dribbles4
Dribble success44.4%
Duels won84
Duels won %41%
Fouls won22

Defending

Tackles37
Interceptions32
Blocks11
Fouls committed39
Penalties conceded2

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards6
Red cards0

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.