Profile
Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Vissel Kobe.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 38 | 3420 | 6.91 |
 Friendlies Clubs | 7 | 660 | 7.13 |
 AFC Champions League Elite | 6 | 570 | 7.6 |
Scout report
D. Maekawa is a 31-year-old goalkeeper at Vissel Kobe, enjoying a standout season — 0 goals and 0 assists in 38 appearances, a Season grade of 40, top 23% of J1 League goalkeepers. On long-term scout potential he's rated 32.3, ranking 208th of 377 in the J1 League. A seasoned veteran, he has been an ever-present (100% of available minutes). Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Maekawa.
Judged on this season alone, Maekawa graded 40 — a strong campaign that ranks top 23% of the 31 goalkeepers in the J1 League, on 14 clean sheets across 38 appearances.
Year-on-year, that's broadly in line with last season (Season 37 → 40). Over the 6 seasons on record his form has trended upward, peaking in 2023/24.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 32, 14th of 31 of the 31 goalkeepers in the J1 League. At 31 Maekawa is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 6.6 reflects that trajectory.
Past his 2023/24 peak — the recent trend is downward, so buyers are paying for what's left, not what was.
Output in context · Vissel Kobe finished 5th of 20 · an upper-table side
14 clean sheets in 38 appearances (37% of games). Playing behind an upper-table side (5th of 20) means a more protected goal, so the read is about command and distribution as much as raw shut-outs.
Strengths
- Availability. On the pitch for 100% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
Watch points
- Age curve. At 31, both level and resale value are on the downslope.
- Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.
Outlook
With a Rating of 32.3, Maekawa carries the 14th-highest potential of the goalkeepers in the J1 League of 31. A near ever-present keeper carrying the gloves this season. Veteran phase — a short-term, lower-fee proposition as both level and value decline (0.9× and falling).
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
Transfer news
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