Y. Kimura — season analysis
Yudai Kimura (Japan), aged 24, leads the line for Nagoya Grampus (J1 League) in 2026/27, and his job description is simple: goals.
His ledger reads 9 goals plus 2 assists from 20 matches, 11 direct contributions in all. That comes across 1,605 minutes on the pitch, or 0.5 goals per 90 minutes and 0.62 goal involvements per 90. He has started 18 of those matches. That works out to a goal roughly every 178 minutes. Those 9 goals place him #2 in the J1 League scoring charts on this site.
He has attempted 36 shots (61% finding the frame) and converts 25% of them. He creates chances too, with 11 key passes and 76% passing accuracy. In one-on-ones he completes 39% of his dribbles.
He wins 42% of his duels. Disciplinary record this season: 3 yellow. Put together, his season yields an IIG of 10.5, the league-weighted impact score explained on our about page.