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Central midfielderJapanJ1 League

D. Matsuoka

Solid contributorAvispa Fukuoka · 25 yrs
52.8
1.3%
Ratingi
28.5
8.9%
Seasoni
14.4
Valuei

Profile

Full nameDaiki Matsuoka
PositionCentral midfielder
NationalityJapan
Age25
Date of birth1 Jun 2001
BirthplaceKumamoto
Height172 cm
Shirt number#41
ClubAvispa Fukuoka
Central midfielder

Season stats

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36
Appearances
1
Goals
0
Assists
3135
Minutes

Domestic-league season · Avispa Fukuoka.

Performance data · by competition

CompetitionAppsGAMinMatch
J1 League361031356.93
Super Ligaat Slovan Bratislava8001666.73
J-League Cup20022—

Scout report

Solid contributorCentral midfielder

D. Matsuoka is a 25-year-old central midfielder at Avispa Fukuoka, rated 52.8 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 12th of 377 on scout potential in the J1 League. In his prime years, he has been an ever-present this season (91.7% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.04 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Matsuoka.

Judged on this season alone, Matsuoka graded 29 — a strong campaign that ranks top 25% of the 65 central midfielders in the J1 League, on 1 goal, 0 assists and 3.043 defensive actions per 90.

Year-on-year, that's broadly in line with last season (Season 31 → 29). Over the 5 seasons on record his form has drifted down, peaking in 2021/22.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 53, top 4% of the 65 central midfielders in the J1 League. At 25 Matsuoka is in his prime years, and a market index of 14.4 reflects that trajectory.

From the career report
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Below his 2021/22 peak but holding a solid level — the platform for a return is there.

Peak: 2021/22Trending upBreakout: 2024/25
Current potentialTop 4% central midfielders · J1 LeagueCurrent seasonTop 25% central midfielders · J1 League16th-best central midfielder in the J1 League12th in the J1 League · potential2nd-highest potential central midfielder in the J1 League
52.8
Ratingi
2nd of 65 central midfielders
28.5
Seasoni
below regular-starter level
91.7%
Minutes
near ever-present
3.04
Def. actions / 90
moderate defensive volume

Output in context · Avispa Fukuoka finished 12th of 20 · a mid-table side

3.04
Def. / 90
54
Tackles
33
Interceptions
15
Clean sheets

3.04 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 15 clean sheets across 36 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 1 goal and 0 assists — a useful bonus from the back.

Strengths

  • Availability. On the pitch for 91.7% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.

Watch points

  • Few red flags. No obvious weaknesses in the current-season profile — consistency is the next test.

Outlook

With a Rating of 52.8, Matsuoka carries the 2nd-highest potential of the central midfielders in the J1 League (top 4%). Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (3.04 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Approaching peak years; value is still building (price multiplier 2×) with the best seasons likely ahead.

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Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.