CM
Shinji Kagawa
CM · Midfielder · Advanced playmaker
36y·🇯🇵Japan
Apps33
Min1,793
G2P65
A2P66
xG1.8P65
xA1.6P65
Rating6.94
Form
LLLLL
Strong sampleVeteran (34+)
Attributes
Passing
AssistsAssistsFinal pass leading directly to a teammate's goal.2
xAExpected AssistsExpected assists — the probability the teammate receiving each final pass would have scored from that chance.1.64
Key PassesKey PassesPasses that create a shot for a teammate but don't result in an assist.23
Progressive PassesProgressive PassesPasses that move the ball meaningfully toward the opponent's goal.165
Defending
TacklesTacklesSuccessful tackles dispossessing an opponent.22
InterceptionsInterceptionsPossession regains by reading and cutting off opposition passes.14
BlocksBlocksShots or passes blocked by the player's body.5
Duels Won %Aerial Duels Won %Percentage of contested aerial duels the player won — note: calculated against total duels, not aerial-only.49.6%
Possession
DribblesDribbles CompletedSuccessful take-ons beating a defender on the dribble.12
Progressive CarriesProgressive CarriesBall carries that move the ball meaningfully toward goal.17
Box TouchesTouches in BoxOpen-play touches taken inside the opposition penalty area.31
Shooting
GoalsGoalsGoals scored in open play and from set pieces.2
xGExpected GoalsExpected goals — the probability an average player would have scored each chance the player took, summed across the season.1.76
ShotsShotsTotal shot attempts across the season, including on-target, off-target, and blocked.15
Shots on TargetShots on TargetShots that either resulted in a goal or were saved by the keeper.3
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Midfielder · Advanced playmaker
A well-rounded midfielder with a balanced statistical profile.
limited pass accuracy
A midfielder with limited standout metrics — context and system fit are critical.
Role Suitability
Box-to-Box