R. Sato — season analysis
Much of what FC Tokyo (J1 League) do goes through Ryunosuke Sato (Japan) in midfield — his 2026/27 season, measured below. At 19, he is still at the start of his career, which makes these numbers a projection as much as a record.
Over 19 appearances he has been directly involved in 7 goals: 6 scored, 1 set up. That comes across 1,309 minutes on the pitch, or 0.41 goals per 90 minutes and 0.48 goal involvements per 90. He has started 15 of those matches. Those 6 goals place him #11 in the J1 League scoring charts on this site.
From 26 shots, 65% on target, his shot conversion is 23%. On the creative side he has produced 30 key passes while completing 82% of his passes. Off the ball he has made 23 tackles and 2 interceptions, winning 42% of his duels.
1 of his goals have come from the penalty spot. Disciplinary record this season: 2 yellow. All of it condenses into an IIG (Striker Impact Index) of 8.4 this season — our league-weighted composite of goals, rating and assists.