Profile
Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Kashima.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 25 | 0 | 2 | 1269 | 6.79 |
 J-League Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 90 | — |
Scout report
Y. Higuchi is a 29-year-old central midfielder at Kashima, rated 32.2 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 212th of 377 on scout potential in the J1 League. An experienced operator, he has been a rotation option this season (37.1% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2.34 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Higuchi.
Judged on this season alone, Higuchi graded 14 — a workmanlike campaign that ranks 49th of 65 of the 65 central midfielders in the J1 League, on 0 goals, 2 assists and 2.34 defensive actions per 90.
Year-on-year, that's a drop on last season (Season 21 → 14). Over the 6 seasons on record his form has drifted down, peaking in 2021/22.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 32, 35th of 65 of the 65 central midfielders in the J1 League. At 29 Higuchi is in his prime years, and a market index of 4.8 reflects that trajectory.
Past his 2021/22 peak — the recent trend is downward, so buyers are paying for what's left, not what was.
Output in context · Kashima finished 1st of 20 · a title-challenging side
2.34 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 6 clean sheets across 25 appearances. Behind a title-challenging side (1st 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 2 assists — a useful bonus from the back.
Watch points
- Game time. Only 37.1% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
- Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.
Outlook
With a Rating of 32.2, Higuchi carries the 35th-highest potential of the central midfielders in the J1 League of 65. Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (2.34 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.
