CB
Hiroki Sakai
CB · Defender · Stopper
35y·🇯🇵Japan·185cm
Apps25
Min2,189
G3P90
A4P93
xG2.6P91
xA3.3P93
Rating7.32
Form
WWLWL
Strong sampleVeteran (35+)
Attributes
Defending
TacklesTacklesSuccessful tackles dispossessing an opponent.65
InterceptionsInterceptionsPossession regains by reading and cutting off opposition passes.45
BlocksBlocksShots or passes blocked by the player's body.12
Duels Won %Aerial Duels Won %Percentage of contested aerial duels the player won — note: calculated against total duels, not aerial-only.63.9%
Passing
AssistsAssistsFinal pass leading directly to a teammate's goal.4
xAExpected AssistsExpected assists — the probability the teammate receiving each final pass would have scored from that chance.3.28
Key PassesKey PassesPasses that create a shot for a teammate but don't result in an assist.18
Progressive PassesProgressive PassesPasses that move the ball meaningfully toward the opponent's goal.109
Possession
DribblesDribbles CompletedSuccessful take-ons beating a defender on the dribble.11
Progressive CarriesProgressive CarriesBall carries that move the ball meaningfully toward goal.15
Box TouchesTouches in BoxOpen-play touches taken inside the opposition penalty area.21
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Defender · Stopper
A complete defender who dominates both ground duels and reading of the game. Strong in the air, providing an aerial presence in both boxes. Comfortable on the ball and contributes to build-up play from the back. Distribution and progressive play are below average for the position.
outstanding assistsoutstanding xaoutstanding interceptionsoutstanding xgoutstanding tacklesoutstanding goalsstrong duels won %