14.1
Squad season
top-XI average · this season
32.6
Squad rating
mean squad Rating · 28/29 rated
Club profile
LeagueJ1 League
League position13th of 20
Squad size29
Average age26.9
CountryJapan
Team scout report
Mid-table13th of 20 · J1 League
Shimizu S-pulse sit 13th of 20 in the J1 League, in mid-table. Their starting XI is averaging a Season rating of 14.1 this campaign, built on a squad-talent Rating of 32.6 across the wider group. Recent form reads WLDLL.
Year-on-year, the XI's form is level on last season (Season 13.9 → 14.1), while squad talent has eased 4% (Rating 34 → 32.6). Of the 25 players with a season to compare, 2 improved their individual Season rating on a year ago.
J. Sumiyoshi is the form pick (Season 38), while S. Takagi carries the highest ceiling (Rating 51). In the market, the headline arrival is Valdo (€ 800K), and Y. Oki is the most valuable asset at 15.1.
14.1
1.6%
Squad season
32.6
4%
Squad rating
13thof 20
League finish
WLDLL
Last 5
Top performer
J. Sumiyoshi
Season 38
Highest potential
S. Takagi
Rating 51
Marquee signing
Valdo
€ 800K
Top asset
Y. Oki
Value 15.1
Squad analysis
Balance by position
Average Season & Rating per unit.
Goalkeepers
1241
Defence
2231
Midfield
1332
Attack
1835
Season (form)Rating (potential)
Goals & assists
Top scorers
- 1Y. Shimamoto1goals
- 2Oh Se-Hun1goals
- 3K. Kinoshita1goals
- 4K. Kitagawa1goals
Top assists
- 1R. Germain1assists
- 2T. Fujii1assists
Squad · 29
| Nat. | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Y. OkiGoalkeeper | Japan | 27 | 15.1 | — | — | 23395.7% | 452.6% |
| 16 | T. UmedaGoalkeeper | Japan | 26 | 11.3 | — | — | 0100% | 3626.9% |
| 3 | Y. TakahashiCentre-back | Japan | 33 | 1.1 | — | — | 14±0% | 14±0% |
| 4 | S. HasukawaCentre-back | Japan | 28 | 4.5 | — | — | 31±0% | 38±0% |
| 14 | Park Seung-WookCentre-back earlier at South Korea · 180 min, 0g | Korea Republic | 29 | 4 | — | — | 142.2% | 271.1% |
| 15 | Y. HondaCentre-back earlier at Vissel Kobe · 354 min, 0g | Japan | 35 | 1.1 | — | — | 21±0% | 135.1% |
| 24 | H. SugaiNewCentre-back earlier at Kyoto Sanga · 170 min, 0g | Japan | 27 | 10.1 | — | — | 32±0% | 455.9% |
| 25 | Mateus BrunettiCentre-back | Brazil | 26 | 10.6 | — | — | 8±0% | 38±0% |
| 28 | Y. YoshidaCentre-back | Japan | 36 | 1 | — | — | 16±0% | 12±0% |
| 51 | J. SumiyoshiCentre-back | Japan | 28 | 4.6 | — | — | 38±0% | 39±0% |
| 70 | S. TakagiFull-back | Japan | 24 | 10.9 | — | — | 27±0% | 51±0% |
| 2 | DieguinhoNewCentral midfielder earlier at Ceara · 472 min, 0g | Brazil | 30 | 2.9 | — | — | 299.2% | 3122.3% |
| 6 | Won Du-JaeNewDefensive midfielder | Korea Republic | 28 | 4.5 | — | — | 093.7% | 2728.2% |
| 7 | CapixabaCentral midfielder | Brazil | 29 | 3.6 | — | — | 24±0% | 31±0% |
| 8 | K. InoueCentral midfielder | Japan | 28 | 4.6 | — | — | 13±0% | 35±0% |
| 13 | R. GermainNewCentral midfielder earlier at Sanfrecce Hiroshima · 479 min, 1g | Japan | 31 | 2.7 | — | — | 25±0% | 295.5% |
| 17 | M. YumibaCentral midfielder | Japan | 24 | 11.9 | — | — | 8±0% | 44±0% |
| 21 | K. MatsuzakiCentral midfielder | Japan | 28 | 4.6 | — | — | 25±0% | 38±0% |
| 37 | K. KoizumiNewDefensive midfielder earlier at FC Tokyo · 187 min, 0g | Japan | 31 | 2 | — | — | 24±0% | 231.7% |
| 38 | Y. TsujiCentral midfielder | — | 0 | 2.7 | — | — | 2 | 20 |
| 47 | Y. Shimamoto★Central midfielder | Japan | 19 | 11.4 | — | 1 | 0 | 43 |
| 81 | K. KozukaCentral midfielder | Japan | 32 | 1.5 | — | — | 7±0% | 16±0% |
| 97 | R. Ohata Midfielder | — | 21 | — | — | — | — | — |
| — | R. OhataCentral midfielder | Japan | 22 | 10.9 | — | — | 0 | 42 |
| 9 | Oh Se-HunNewCentre-forward on loan at Machida Zelvia · 288 min, 2g | Korea Republic | 27 | 9.8 | — | 1 | 12±0% | 384.3% |
| 19 | K. KinoshitaNewCentre-forward earlier at Sanfrecce Hiroshima · 421 min, 2g | Japan | 31 | 2.3 | — | 1 | 31±0% | 235.7% |
| 23 | K. ChibaCentre-forward | Japan | 23 | 11.1 | — | — | 3±0% | 45±0% |
| 49 | K. KitagawaCentre-forward | Japan | 30 | 3.1 | — | 1 | 33±0% | 31±0% |
| 50 | T. FujiiNewWinger earlier at Shonan Bellmare · 105 min, 0g | Japan | 27 | 9.7 | — | — | 12±0% | 402.8% |
Season form
Record (W-D-L)2-1-4 in 7
Goals (for / against)4 / 7
Clean sheets2
Last 5WLDLL
Fixtures & results
J1 League2W 1D 4L
2W 1D 4L in 7 · 4–7
Completed transfers · 2026/27
All seasons →In
Oh Se-Hun
Machida Zelvia· Transfer2026/27
Machida Zelvia· Transfer2026/27Aoi AndoYYokogawa· Return from loan2026/27
Y. Inokoshi
Tochigi SC· Return from loan2026/27
Tochigi SC· Return from loan2026/27Vini PeixotoZZeljeznicar Sarajevo· Free agent2026/27
K. Koizumi
FC Tokyo· Transfer2026/27
FC Tokyo· Transfer2026/27K. Kinoshita
Sanfrecce Hiroshima· Transfer2026/27
Sanfrecce Hiroshima· Transfer2026/27R. GermainSanfrecce Hiroshima· Transfer2026/27
Sanfrecce Hiroshima· Transfer2026/27Won Du-JaeKKhorfakkan· Transfer2026/27
Out
H. Nakahara
Sagan Tosu· Transfer2026/27
Sagan Tosu· Transfer2026/27K. Kitazume
Matsumoto Yamaga· Loan2026/27
Matsumoto Yamaga· Loan2026/27Oh Se-HunMachida Zelvia· Return from loan2026/27
Machida Zelvia· Return from loan2026/27Matheus Bueno
Kashima· Transfer2026/27
Kashima· Transfer2026/27A. Ahmedov
Spartak Varna· Free agent2026/27
Spartak Varna· Free agent2026/27A. StephensSStephens Alfredo· Free agent2026/27
A. StephensMMaccabi Ahi Nazareth· Free agent2026/27
T. TakahashiSagan Tosu· Transfer2026/27
Sagan Tosu· Transfer2026/27