Y. Yoshida — season analysis
Yutaka Yoshida (Japan) earns his living stopping attacks: the defender is part of the Shimizu S-pulse (J1 League) defensive core in 2026/27. At 35, he brings the experience of a long career to the dressing room.
Over 18 appearances he has been directly involved in 4 goals: 1 scored, 3 set up. That comes across 1,402 minutes on the pitch, or 0.06 goals per 90 minutes and 0.26 goal involvements per 90. He has started 15 of those matches.
From 6 shots, 33% on target, his shot conversion is 17%. On the creative side he has produced 8 key passes while completing 73% of his passes. Off the ball he has made 22 tackles and 11 interceptions, winning 53% of his duels.
Disciplinary record this season: 2 yellow. All of it condenses into an IIG (Striker Impact Index) of 4.2 this season — our league-weighted composite of goals, rating and assists.