G. Shibasaki — season analysis
Gaku Shibasaki (Japan), aged 33, is the creative hub of Kashima (J1 League) in 2026/27: the numbers below show a player who makes others score. He brings the experience of a long career to the dressing room.
His ledger reads 0 goals plus 4 assists from 15 matches, 4 direct contributions in all. That comes across 791 minutes on the pitch and 0.46 goal involvements per 90. He has started 9 of those matches.
He creates chances too, with 15 key passes and 84% passing accuracy. He has attempted 6 shots (33% finding the frame) and converts 0% of them. In one-on-ones he completes 80% of his dribbles.
He wins 51% of his duels. Disciplinary record this season: 1 yellow. Put together, his season yields an IIG of 4.7, the league-weighted impact score explained on our about page.