ratings updated 11 Oct 2026
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Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Kagoshima United.
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T. Yamaguchi is a 26-year-old central midfielder at Kagoshima United, enjoying a standout season — 3 goals and 3 assists in 22 appearances, a Season grade of 44, top 1% of J3 League central midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 32, ranking 35th of 260 in the J3 League. In his prime years, he has been an ever-present (97.2% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.32 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Yamaguchi.
Judged on this season alone, Yamaguchi graded 44 — a standout campaign that ranks top 1% of the 100 central midfielders in the J3 League, on 3 goals, 3 assists and 3.319 defensive actions per 90.
We hold a single season for Yamaguchi, 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 32, top 12% of the 100 central midfielders in the J3 League. At 26 Yamaguchi is in his prime years, and a market index of 4.6 reflects that trajectory.
Output in context · Kagoshima United finished 1st of 20 · a title-challenging side
3.32 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 6 clean sheets across 22 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 3 goals and 3 assists — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Availability. On the pitch for 97.2% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
- Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.28 goal involvements per 90, useful for a central midfielder.
Watch points
- Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.
Outlook
With a Rating of 32, Yamaguchi carries the 12th-highest potential of the central midfielders in the J3 League (top 12%). Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (3.32 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). In the prime window — at or near peak market value, so the next two seasons are the ones to cash in or build around.
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 J3 League with 600+ minutes this season.
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