Profile
Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Birmingham.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 45 | 3 | 1 | 3817 | 6.85 |
 League Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 90 | 7.3 |
 FA Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 90 | 6.3 |
Scout report
T. Iwata is a 29-year-old defensive midfielder at Birmingham, rated 49.5 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 305th of 493 on scout potential in the Championship. An experienced operator, he has been an ever-present this season (94.2% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2.76 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Iwata.
Judged on this season alone, Iwata graded 38 — a solid campaign that ranks top 34% of the 65 defensive midfielders in the Championship, on 3 goals, 1 assist and 2.759 defensive actions per 90.
Year-on-year, that's broadly in line with last season (Season 37 → 38). Across the 6 seasons we hold, it's his best return yet.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 50, 37th of 65 of the 65 defensive midfielders in the Championship. At 29 Iwata is in his prime years, and a market index of 16.1 reflects that trajectory.
A career still climbing — Iwata is at his peak right now, and the curve hasn't flattened.
Output in context · Birmingham finished 10th of 24 · a mid-table side
2.76 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 9 clean sheets across 45 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 3 goals and 1 assist — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Availability. On the pitch for 94.2% 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 49.5, Iwata carries the 37th-highest potential of the defensive midfielders in the Championship of 65. Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (2.76 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Experienced and reliable, but the value curve is easing (1.1× now → 0.8× projected in three years).
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
Transfer news
No transfer news found for this player.
