M. Fitzgerald — season analysis
Michael James Fitzgerald (New Zealand) earns his living stopping attacks: the defender is part of the Albirex Niigata (J1 League) defensive core in 2025/26. At 37, he brings the experience of a long career to the dressing room.
His ledger reads 1 goal plus 0 assists from 31 matches, 1 direct contribution in all. That comes across 2,592 minutes on the pitch, or 0.03 goals per 90 minutes and 0.03 goal involvements per 90. He has started 30 of those matches.
He has attempted 2 shots (50% finding the frame) and converts 50% of them. He creates chances too, with 11 key passes and 58% passing accuracy. Off the ball he has made 26 tackles and 29 interceptions, winning 51% of his duels.
Disciplinary record this season: 7 yellow. Put together, his season yields an IIG of 3, the league-weighted impact score explained on our about page.
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