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Centre-backJapanJ1 League

Ken Matsubara

Experienced headYokohama F. Marinos · 33 yrsStarter
15.7
41.4%
Ratingi
34.7
82.6%
Seasoni
3.5
Valuei

based on the 2026 season · updated 19 Oct 2026

Profile

Full nameKen Matsubara
PositionCentre-back
NationalityJapan
Age33
Date of birth16 Feb 1993
BirthplaceUsa
Height180 cm
Shirt number#27
ClubYokohama F. Marinos
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Centre-back

Season stats

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21
Appearances
0
Goals
0
Assists
1621
Minutes

Domestic-league season · Yokohama F. Marinos.

Scout report

Experienced headCentral defender

K. Matsubara is a 33-year-old central defender at Yokohama F. Marinos, enjoying a standout season — 0 goals and 0 assists in 21 appearances, a Season grade of 35, top 24% of J1 League centre-backs. On long-term scout potential he's rated 22.1, ranking 183rd of 193 in the J1 League. A seasoned veteran, he has been an ever-present (85.8% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.05 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Matsubara.

Judged on this season alone, Matsubara graded 35 — a strong campaign that ranks top 25% of the 37 centre-backs in the J1 League, on 5 clean sheets and 3.054 defensive actions per 90.

Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 19 → 35). Across the 6 seasons we hold, it's his best return yet.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 22, 34th of 37 of the 37 centre-backs in the J1 League. At 33 Matsubara is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 3.5 reflects that trajectory.

From the career report
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Matsubara is operating at his career peak — the 2025/26 level is the level.

Peak: 2025/26Holding levelBreakout: 2025/26Remarkably consistent
Current potential34th of 37 centre-backs · J1 LeagueCurrent seasonTop 25% centre-backs · J1 League9th-best centre-back in the J1 League183rd in the J1 League · potential34th-highest potential centre-back in the J1 League
22.1
Ratingi
34th of 37 centre-backs
34.7
Seasoni
developing / rotation level
85.8%
Minutes
near ever-present
3.05
Def. actions / 90
moderate defensive volume

Output in context · Yokohama F. Marinos finished 8th of 20 · a mid-table side

21
Apps
3.05
Def. / 90
28
Tackles
18
Interceptions
5
Clean sheets

3.05 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 5 clean sheets across 21 appearances.

Strengths

  • Availability. On the pitch for 85.8% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.

Watch points

  • Age curve. At 33, 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 22.1, Matsubara carries the 34th-highest potential of the centre-backs in the J1 League of 37. Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (3.05 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Veteran phase — a short-term, lower-fee proposition as both level and value decline (0.7× and falling).

Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.

Season statistics

Bars = where he ranks among centre-backs in the J1 League with 600+ minutes this season.

Shooting

Goals0
Shots on target3
Shots14

Passing

Assists0
Chances created7
Passes990
Pass accuracy40%

Possession

Successful dribbles8
Dribble success88.9%
Duels won65
Duels won %48.1%
Fouls won7

Defending

Tackles28
Interceptions18
Blocks9
Fouls committed17

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards2
Red cards0

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.