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- 2026/27–26Vissel Kobe · J1 League · 45 apps, 3 goals, 2 assists
G. Sakai — season analysis
Gōtoku Sakai (Japan) earns his living stopping attacks: the defender is part of the Vissel Kobe (J1 League) defensive core in 2026/27. At 34, he brings the experience of a long career to the dressing room.
Over 14 appearances he has been directly involved in 3 goals: 2 scored, 1 set up. That comes across 1,154 minutes on the pitch, or 0.16 goals per 90 minutes and 0.23 goal involvements per 90. He has started 13 of those matches.
He has attempted 7 shots (43% finding the frame) and converts 29% of them. He creates chances too, with 10 key passes and 80% passing accuracy. Off the ball he has made 20 tackles and 15 interceptions, winning 45% of his duels.
Disciplinary record this season: 1 yellow. Put together, his season yields an IIG of 4.3, the league-weighted impact score explained on our about page.