WG
Sota Kitano
WG · Winger / Attacking Mid · Dual-threat wide attacker
21y·🇯🇵Japan
Apps19
Min1,418
G4P86
A4P89
xG3.5P86
xA3.3P90
Rating7.20
Form
WLDWL
Strong sampleEmerging (21–23)
Attributes
Shooting
GoalsGoalsGoals scored in open play and from set pieces.4
xGExpected GoalsExpected goals — the probability an average player would have scored each chance the player took, summed across the season.3.52
ShotsShotsTotal shot attempts across the season, including on-target, off-target, and blocked.38
Shots on TargetShots on TargetShots that either resulted in a goal or were saved by the keeper.15
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.24
Progressive PassesProgressive PassesPasses that move the ball meaningfully toward the opponent's goal.82
Possession
DribblesDribbles CompletedSuccessful take-ons beating a defender on the dribble.21
Progressive CarriesProgressive CarriesBall carries that move the ball meaningfully toward goal.29
Box TouchesTouches in BoxOpen-play touches taken inside the opposition penalty area.68
Defending
TacklesTacklesSuccessful tackles dispossessing an opponent.31
InterceptionsInterceptionsPossession regains by reading and cutting off opposition passes.10
Duels Won %Aerial Duels Won %Percentage of contested aerial duels the player won — note: calculated against total duels, not aerial-only.49.7%
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Winger / Attacking Mid · Dual-threat wide attacker
A dual-threat wide attacker who both creates and scores at a high rate. Carries the ball effectively and beats defenders in 1v1 situations. Defensive contributions are below average, requiring cover from the fullback. Development note: at 21, there is significant room for growth and adaptation.
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