based on the 2025 season · updated 18 Aug 2026
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Scout report
S. Kurata is a 37-year-old central midfielder at Gamba Osaka, enjoying a standout season — 4 goals and 0 assists in 25 appearances, a Season grade of 20, top 25% of J1 League central midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 7.4, ranking 97th of 98 in the J1 League. A seasoned veteran, he has been a fringe squad member (32.2% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2.78 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Kurata.
Judged on this season alone, Kurata graded 20 — a strong campaign that ranks top 25% of the 24 central midfielders in the J1 League, on 4 goals, 0 assists and 2.777 defensive actions per 90.
Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 11 → 20). Over the 6 seasons on record his form has drifted down, peaking in 2020/21.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 7, 24th of 24 of the 24 central midfielders in the J1 League. At 37 Kurata is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 0.8 reflects that trajectory.
Below his 2020/21 peak but holding a solid level — the platform for a return is there.
Output in context · Gamba Osaka finished 9th of 20 · a mid-table side
2.78 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 4 clean sheets across 25 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 4 goals and 0 assists — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.33 goal involvements per 90, useful for a central midfielder.
Watch points
- Game time. Only 32.2% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
- Age curve. At 37, 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 7.4, Kurata carries the 24th-highest potential of the central midfielders in the J1 League of 24. Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (2.78 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Veteran phase — a short-term, lower-fee proposition as both level and value decline (0.5× and falling).
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
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Bars = where he ranks among central midfielders in the J1 League with 600+ minutes this season.
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