ratings updated 11 Oct 2026
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Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Kagoshima United.
Scout report
K. Chibu is a 31-year-old central defender at Kagoshima United, enjoying a standout season — 1 goals and 0 assists in 18 appearances, a Season grade of 26, top 19% of J3 League centre-backs. On long-term scout potential he's rated 17.6, ranking 214th of 260 in the J3 League. A seasoned veteran, he has been an ever-present (91.5% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 1.9 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Chibu.
Judged on this season alone, Chibu graded 26 — a strong campaign that ranks top 20% of the 57 centre-backs in the J3 League, on 5 clean sheets and 1.898 defensive actions per 90.
We hold a single season for Chibu, so there's no year-on-year comparison to draw yet — the read above is this campaign only.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 18, 47th of 57 of the 57 centre-backs in the J3 League. At 31 Chibu is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 1.1 reflects that trajectory.
Output in context · Kagoshima United finished 1st of 20 · a title-challenging side
1.9 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — light defensive volume, with 5 clean sheets across 18 appearances. Behind a title-challenging side (1st of 20) the side controls more games, so the defensive load is lighter — the value sits as much in composure and ball progression as in raw volume. Going forward he chipped in 1 goal and 0 assists — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Availability. On the pitch for 91.5% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
Watch points
- Defensive numbers. Modest 1.9 defensive actions per 90 for the position.
- 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 17.6, Chibu carries the 47th-highest potential of the centre-backs in the J3 League of 57. Defensively he reads as light defensive volume (1.9 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). 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.
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Bars = where he ranks among centre-backs in the J3 League with 600+ minutes this season.
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