ratings updated 13 Oct 2026
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Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Kochi United.
Scout report
M. Kudo is a 25-year-old defensive midfielder at Vegalta Sendai, enjoying a standout season — 2 goals and 0 assists in 17 appearances, a Season grade of 35, top 25% of J2 League defensive midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 29, ranking 114th of 215 in the J2 League. In his prime years, he has been an ever-present (86.7% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.58 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Kudo.
Judged on this season alone, Kudo graded 35 — a strong campaign that ranks top 25% of the 4 defensive midfielders in the J2 League, on 2 goals, 0 assists and 3.583 defensive actions per 90.
We hold a single season for Kudo, 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 29, 4th of 4 of the 4 defensive midfielders in the J2 League. At 25 Kudo is in his prime years, and a market index of 8.7 reflects that trajectory.
Output in context · Vegalta Sendai finished 1st of 20 · a title-challenging side
3.58 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — solid defensive volume, with 3 clean sheets across 17 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 2 goals and 0 assists — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Availability. On the pitch for 86.7% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
- Defensive volume. 3.58 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — does the unseen work.
Watch points
- Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.
Outlook
With a Rating of 29, Kudo carries the 4th-highest potential of the defensive midfielders in the J2 League of 4. Defensively he reads as solid defensive volume (3.58 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Approaching peak years; value is still building (price multiplier 2×) with the best seasons likely ahead.
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
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Bars = where he ranks among defensive midfielders in the J2 League with 600+ minutes this season.
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