Active in J1 League
Daniel Schmidt
Goalkeeper #1
Age 33 years
Nationality Japan
Birth Country USA
Market Value €1M
Career
No transfer history
Scout Report
Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.
Daniel Yuji Yabuki Schmidt is a above average SHOT STOPPER for Nagoya Grampus. Evidence: 78% Save %.
Player DNA
Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.
A specialist who excels in Dribbling (89/100) but has room to grow in Workrate.
Physical profile: Tall For Position.
Daniel Yuji Yabuki Schmidt Traits
Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.
vs Goalkeepers
Height 96%
Weight 84%
Experience 74%
vs J1 League
Height 99%
Weight 97%
Experience 90%
Traits
TOWER
Player DNA
Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are
Shot-Stopping 89
Distribution 71
Command 78
Sweeping 0
Claiming 4
Key Strength 89 Shot-Stopping
Area to Watch 0 Sweeping
Match Stats
Match-by-match record for Daniel Yuji Yabuki Schmidt this season
| Date | Fixture | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2026 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima 4-2 Nagoya Grampus | 95' | 6.0 | - | - | 90 |
| May 17, 2026 | Cerezo Osaka 6-1 Nagoya Grampus | 92' | 5.3 | - | - | 93 |
| May 10, 2026 | Nagoya Grampus 3-0 Kyoto Sanga | 97' | 8.7 | - | - | 46 |
| May 06, 2026 | Nagoya Grampus 2-1 Gamba Osaka | 94' | 7.3 | - | - | 44 |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Nagoya Grampus 1-1 Fagiano Okayama | 95' | 7.2 | - | - | 74 |
| Apr 25, 2026 | Shimizu S-pulse 0-2 Nagoya Grampus | 90' | 6.9 | - | 0 | 28 |
| Apr 19, 2026 | Nagoya Grampus 2-2 Avispa Fukuoka | 102' | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Apr 11, 2026 | Vissel Kobe 3-2 Nagoya Grampus | 90' | 5.7 | 0 | 0 | 97 |
| Apr 04, 2026 | Nagoya Grampus 3-0 Cerezo Osaka | 90' | 7.7 | 0 | 0 | 41 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Nagoya Grampus 2-1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 53 |
| Mar 14, 2026 | Nagoya Grampus 0-3 Vissel Kobe | 90' | 7.6 | 0 | 0 | 33 |
| Mar 07, 2026 | Avispa Fukuoka 1-5 Nagoya Grampus | 90' | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | 81 |
| Mar 01, 2026 | Fagiano Okayama 1-1 Nagoya Grampus | 90' | 7.7 | - | 0 | 36 |
| Feb 21, 2026 | Nagoya Grampus 1-3 V-varen Nagasaki | 90' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 73 |
| Feb 15, 2026 | Gamba Osaka 0-0 Nagoya Grampus | 90' | 10.0 | - | 0 | 23 |
| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
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Player Market Value
Track Daniel Yuji Yabuki Schmidt's transfer value changes and career value history
Current Value €500K
Peak Value €1.5M (Q4'22)
€1.5M €750K €0
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Daniel Schmidt operates as Nagoya Grampus's Platinum Engine. Returning to Japan in early 2025 after an extensive and successful spell in Belgium, the 34-year-old has seamlessly re-established his authority in his homeland's domestic setup.
Seven appearances and 630 minutes of action highlight his undroppable status. While he has rightly earned recognition as a verified SHOT STOPPER—underpinned by a commanding save percentage and two vital clean sheets—his profile offers a unique tactical wrinkle. Defying traditional goalkeeping boundaries, the defining dimension of his game is an exceptional Dribbling rating. Acting as a deeply positioned sweeper, he consistently breaks the first line of pressure to initiate attacks, hitting top form on a distinct upward trajectory.
While financial metrics indicate a falling market valuation, this is purely a reflection of a veteran entering the twilight of his career. For a goalkeeper dominating the penalty area with a formidable 1.97-metre frame, his leadership and composure far exceed any balance sheet figure.