H. Minamino — season analysis
Harumi Minamino (Japan), aged 21, leads the line for Gamba Osaka (J1 League) in 2026/27, and his job description is simple: goals. He is still at the start of his career, which makes these numbers a projection as much as a record.
His ledger reads 6 goals plus 0 assists from 17 matches, 6 direct contributions in all. That comes across 814 minutes on the pitch, or 0.66 goals per 90 minutes and 0.66 goal involvements per 90. He has started 7 of those matches. That works out to a goal roughly every 136 minutes. Those 6 goals place him #11 in the J1 League scoring charts on this site.
From 23 shots, 52% on target, his shot conversion is 26%. On the creative side he has produced 6 key passes while completing 76% of his passes. In one-on-ones he completes 40% of his dribbles.
He wins 38% of his duels. Disciplinary record this season: 1 yellow. All of it condenses into an IIG (Striker Impact Index) of 6.9 this season — our league-weighted composite of goals, rating and assists.