D. Sasaki — season analysis
Daiju Sasaki (Japan), aged 26, is part of the attacking rotation at Vissel Kobe (J1 League) this 2026/27 season.
His ledger reads 2 goals plus 3 assists from 14 matches, 5 direct contributions in all. That comes across 1,108 minutes on the pitch, or 0.16 goals per 90 minutes and 0.41 goal involvements per 90. He has started 13 of those matches.
He has attempted 14 shots (57% finding the frame) and converts 14% of them. He creates chances too, with 17 key passes and 76% passing accuracy. In one-on-ones he completes 58% of his dribbles.
He wins 58% of his duels. 1 of his goals have come from the penalty spot. Disciplinary record this season: 0 yellow. Put together, his season yields an IIG of 6.7, the league-weighted impact score explained on our about page.