Y. Tsukanome

Y. Tsukanome — season analysis

Yu Tsukanome (Japan) is the reference point of the Tacoma Defiance (MLS Next Pro) attack this 2025/26 season at 25. He stands 175 cm. He was born in Japan.

So far he has scored 12 goals and provided 1 assist in 17 appearances — 13 goal contributions in total. That comes across 1,202 minutes on the pitch, or 0.9 goals per 90 minutes and 0.97 goal involvements per 90. He has started 13 of those matches. That works out to a goal roughly every 100 minutes.

From 36 shots, 50% on target, his shot conversion is 33%. On the creative side he has produced 10 key passes while completing 78% of his passes.

Disciplinary record this season: 0 yellow. All of it condenses into an IIG (Striker Impact Index) of 14.2 this season — our league-weighted composite of goals, rating and assists.