K. Kitagawa — season analysis
Koya Kitagawa (Japan), aged 29, leads the line for Shimizu S-pulse (J1 League) in 2025/26, and his job description is simple: goals.
His ledger reads 10 goals plus 0 assists from 37 matches, 10 direct contributions in all. That comes across 2,271 minutes on the pitch, or 0.4 goals per 90 minutes and 0.4 goal involvements per 90. He has started 25 of those matches. That works out to a goal roughly every 227 minutes. Those 10 goals place him #8 in the J1 League scoring charts on this site.
He has attempted 42 shots (52% finding the frame) and converts 24% of them. He creates chances too, with 33 key passes. In one-on-ones he completes 44% of his dribbles.
He wins 34% of his duels. 6 of his goals have come from the penalty spot. Disciplinary record this season: 4 yellow. Put together, his season yields an IIG of 9.4, the league-weighted impact score explained on our about page.
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