S. Sasaki — season analysis
Sho Sasaki (Japan), aged 36, anchors the Sanfrecce Hiroshima (J1 League) back line in 2025/26. He brings the experience of a long career to the dressing room.
His ledger reads 1 goal plus 0 assists from 37 matches, 1 direct contribution in all. That comes across 3,234 minutes on the pitch, or 0.03 goals per 90 minutes and 0.03 goal involvements per 90. He has started 36 of those matches.
He has attempted 20 shots (35% finding the frame) and converts 5% of them. He creates chances too, with 12 key passes and 47% passing accuracy. Off the ball he has made 62 tackles and 42 interceptions, winning 69% of his duels.
Disciplinary record this season: 3 yellow and 1 red. Put together, his season yields an IIG of 4.5, the league-weighted impact score explained on our about page.
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