D. Sasaki — season analysis
Daiju Sasaki (Japan), aged 26, is the creative hub of Vissel Kobe (J1 League) in 2025/26: the numbers below show a player who makes others score.
His ledger reads 5 goals plus 7 assists from 31 matches, 12 direct contributions in all. That comes across 2,227 minutes on the pitch, or 0.2 goals per 90 minutes and 0.48 goal involvements per 90. He has started 26 of those matches.
He creates chances too, with 30 key passes. He has attempted 47 shots (45% finding the frame) and converts 11% of them. In one-on-ones he completes 31% of his dribbles.
He wins 46% of his duels. Disciplinary record this season: 0 yellow. Put together, his season yields an IIG of 10.6, the league-weighted impact score explained on our about page.
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