based on the 2025 season · updated 18 Aug 2026
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Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Gamba Osaka.
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. On long-term scout potential he's rated 7.4. 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.
On the season, Kurata graded 20 for current form (age-blind), on 4 goals, 0 assists and 2.777 defensive actions per 90.
Year-on-year, that's broadly in line with last season (Season 20 → 20). Over the 7 seasons on record his form has drifted down, peaking in 2020/21.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 7. 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
Rated 7.4 overall — below regular-starter level. 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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