CM
Masaki Watai
CM · Midfielder · Playmaker
26y·🇯🇵Japan
Apps28
Min1,536
G1P57
A2P71
xG0.9P56
xA1.6P71
Rating6.81
Form
WLWWD
Strong samplePrime (26–30)
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.16
Progressive PassesProgressive PassesPasses that move the ball meaningfully toward the opponent's goal.94
Defending
TacklesTacklesSuccessful tackles dispossessing an opponent.13
InterceptionsInterceptionsPossession regains by reading and cutting off opposition passes.3
Duels Won %Aerial Duels Won %Percentage of contested aerial duels the player won — note: calculated against total duels, not aerial-only.39.1%
Possession
DribblesDribbles CompletedSuccessful take-ons beating a defender on the dribble.19
Progressive CarriesProgressive CarriesBall carries that move the ball meaningfully toward goal.27
Box TouchesTouches in BoxOpen-play touches taken inside the opposition penalty area.21
Shooting
GoalsGoalsGoals scored in open play and from set pieces.1
xGExpected GoalsExpected goals — the probability an average player would have scored each chance the player took, summed across the season.0.88
ShotsShotsTotal shot attempts across the season, including on-target, off-target, and blocked.10
Shots on TargetShots on TargetShots that either resulted in a goal or were saved by the keeper.6
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Midfielder · Playmaker
A well-rounded midfielder with a balanced statistical profile.
limited duels won %limited tackleslimited interceptionslimited blockslimited pass accuracy
A midfielder with limited standout metrics — context and system fit are critical.
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