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Takashi Inui

Experienced headJubilo Iwata · 38 yrsStarterNew signing

Profile

Full nameTakashi Inui
PositionCentral midfielder
NationalityJapan
Age38
Date of birth2 Jun 1988
BirthplaceŌmihachiman
Height169 cm
Shirt number#33
ClubJubilo Iwata
Central midfielder
38
Appearances
3
Goals
2
Assists
2676
Minutes

Domestic-league season · Shimizu S-pulse.

Performance data · by competition

CompetitionAppsGAMinMatch
J1 Leagueat Vissel Kobe6001246.48

Scout report

Experienced headCentral midfielder

T. Inui is a 38-year-old central midfielder at Jubilo Iwata, enjoying a standout season — 3 goals and 2 assists in 38 appearances, a Season grade of 28, top 19% of J2 League central midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 13.6, ranking 180th of 215 in the J2 League. A seasoned veteran, he has been a regular starter (78.2% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 1.21 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Inui.

Judged on this season alone, Inui graded 28 — a strong campaign that ranks top 20% of the 62 central midfielders in the J2 League, on 3 goals, 2 assists and 1.211 defensive actions per 90.

Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 18 → 28). Across the 4 seasons we hold, it's his best return yet.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 14, 55th of 62 of the 62 central midfielders in the J2 League. At 38 Inui is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 1 reflects that trajectory.

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A career still climbing — Inui is at his peak right now, and the curve hasn't flattened.

Peak: 2025/26Trending up
13.6
Ratingi
55th of 62 central midfielders
27.9
Seasoni
below regular-starter level
78.2%
Minutes
a regular starter
1.21
Def. actions / 90
light defensive volume

Output in context · Jubilo Iwata finished 11th of 20 · a mid-table side

38
Apps
1.21
Def. / 90
24
Tackles
10
Interceptions
9
Clean sheets

1.21 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — light defensive volume, with 9 clean sheets across 38 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 3 goals and 2 assists — a useful bonus from the back.

Strengths

  • Availability. On the pitch for 78.2% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
  • Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.17 goal involvements per 90, useful for a central midfielder.

Watch points

  • Defensive numbers. Modest 1.21 defensive actions per 90 for the position.
  • Age curve. At 38, 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 13.6, Inui carries the 55th-highest potential of the central midfielders in the J2 League of 62. Defensively he reads as light defensive volume (1.21 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.

Season statistics

Bars = where he ranks among central midfielders in the J2 League with 600+ minutes this season.

Shooting

Goals3
Shots on target20
Shots45

Passing

Assists2
Chances created36
Passes1,385

Possession

Successful dribbles29
Dribble success36.3%
Duels won105
Duels won %37.1%
Fouls won48
Penalties won3—

Defending

Tackles24
Interceptions10
Blocks2
Fouls committed23
Penalties conceded1—

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards2
Red cards0

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.