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Centre-backJapanJ1 League

Masaya Tashiro

Experienced headAvispa Fukuoka · 33 yrsStarter
17.4
43.1%
Ratingi
28.3
39%
Seasoni
2.8
Valuei

based on the 2025 season · updated 18 Aug 2026

Profile

Full nameMasaya Tashiro
PositionCentre-back
NationalityJapan
Age33
Date of birth1 May 1993
BirthplaceSaitama
Height185 cm
Shirt number#37
ClubAvispa Fukuoka
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Centre-back

Season stats

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25
Appearances
1
Goals
1
Assists
1934
Minutes

Domestic-league season · Avispa Fukuoka.

Scout report

Experienced headCentral defender

M. Tashiro is a 33-year-old central defender at Avispa Fukuoka, enjoying a standout season — 1 goals and 1 assists in 25 appearances, a Season grade of 28, top 30% of J1 League centre-backs. On long-term scout potential he's rated 17.4, ranking 83rd of 98 in the J1 League. A seasoned veteran, he has been a rotation option (56.5% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 1.68 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Tashiro.

Judged on this season alone, Tashiro graded 28 — a strong campaign that ranks top 30% of the 20 centre-backs in the J1 League, on 9 clean sheets and 1.675 defensive actions per 90.

Year-on-year, that's a drop on last season (Season 46 → 28). Over the 5 seasons on record his form has trended upward, peaking in 2024/25.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 17, 16th of 20 of the 20 centre-backs in the J1 League. At 33 Tashiro is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 2.8 reflects that trajectory.

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Below his 2024/25 peak but holding a solid level — the platform for a return is there.

Peak: 2024/25Trending upBreakout: 2024/25
Current potential16th of 20 centre-backs · J1 LeagueCurrent seasonTop 30% centre-backs · J1 League6th-best centre-back in the J1 League83rd in the J1 League · potential16th-highest potential centre-back in the J1 League
17.4
Ratingi
16th of 20 centre-backs
28.3
Seasoni
below regular-starter level
56.5%
Minutes
rotation minutes
1.68
Def. actions / 90
light defensive volume

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

25
Apps
1.68
Def. / 90
14
Tackles
13
Interceptions
9
Clean sheets

1.68 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — light defensive volume, with 9 clean sheets across 25 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 1 goal and 1 assist — a useful bonus from the back.

Watch points

  • Game time. Only 56.5% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
  • Defensive numbers. Modest 1.68 defensive actions per 90 for the position.
  • 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 17.4, Tashiro carries the 16th-highest potential of the centre-backs in the J1 League of 20. Defensively he reads as light defensive volume (1.68 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

Goals1

Passing

Assists1

Defending

Tackles14
Interceptions13
Blocks9

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards4
Red cards0

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.