Y. Kobayashi — season analysis
Yu Kobayashi (Japan) gives Kawasaki Frontale (J1 League) another option up front in 2025/26, mixing finishing with link-up play. At 38, he brings the experience of a long career to the dressing room. He stands 177 and weighs 74. He was born in Machida, Japan.
His ledger reads 1 goal plus 0 assists from 13 matches, 1 direct contribution in all. That comes across 342 minutes on the pitch, or 0.26 goals per 90 minutes and 0.26 goal involvements per 90. He has started 3 of those matches.
From 8 shots, 63% on target, his shot conversion is 13%. In one-on-ones he completes 67% of his dribbles.
He wins 30% of his duels. Disciplinary record this season: 0 yellow. All of it condenses into an IIG (Striker Impact Index) of 2.4 this season — our league-weighted composite of goals, rating and assists.
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