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Daniel Schmidt

Goalkeeper #1
Age 34 years
Nationality Japan
Birth Country USA
Market Value €500K

Career

No transfer history

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.

Player Rating

Daniel Schmidt
Goalkeeper
Platinum engine between the posts

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Daniel 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 87%
Experience 71%

vs J1 League

Height 99%
Weight 97%
Experience 89%

Traits

TOWER

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Shot-Stopping: 63 - Reflexes and positioning - saves made and save percentage Distribution: 98 - Passing accuracy and ability to start attacks from the back Command: 44 - Organizing the defense - clean sheets and goals conceded rate Sweeping: 0 - Reading the game - coming off the line to sweep up danger Claiming: 34 - Dominance in the box - winning aerial duels and 1v1 situations
Shot-Stopping
Distribution
Command
Sweeping
Claiming
Shot-Stopping 63
Distribution 98
Command 44
Sweeping 0
Claiming 34
Key Strength 98 Distribution
Area to Watch 0 Sweeping

Match Stats

Recent appearances across all competitions

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Oct 31, 2026 Vissel Kobe 3-1 Nagoya Grampus J1 League 90' 5.8 0 0 81 Noevir Stadium Kobe
Oct 25, 2026 Nagoya Grampus 1-1 Yokohama F. Marinos J1 League 90' 8.0 0 0 33 Toyota Stadium
Oct 21, 2026 Nagoya Grampus 1-1 Cerezo Osaka J1 League 90' 7.0 0 0 35 Toyota Stadium
Oct 17, 2026 Kashiwa Reysol 1-3 Nagoya Grampus J1 League 90' 7.0 0 0 62 Sankyo Frontier Kashiwa Stadium
Oct 11, 2026 Kawasaki Frontale 1-2 Nagoya Grampus J1 League 90' 6.8 0 0 51 Uvance Todoroki Stadium by Fujitsu
Sep 19, 2026 FC Tokyo 1-0 Nagoya Grampus J1 League 90' 7.0 0 0 35 National Olympic Stadium
Sep 12, 2026 V-varen Nagasaki 2-0 Nagoya Grampus J1 League 90' 7.6 0 0 34 Peace Stadium
Sep 06, 2026 Nagoya Grampus 1-3 Machida Zelvia J1 League 0' 0.0 0 0 56 Toyota Stadium
Jun 06, 2026 Machida Zelvia 2-1 Nagoya Grampus J1 League 118' 6.6 0 0 100 Machida GION Stadium
May 23, 2026 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 4-2 Nagoya Grampus J1 League 95' 6.0 0 0 70 Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima
May 17, 2026 Cerezo Osaka 6-1 Nagoya Grampus J1 League 92' 5.3 0 0 98 Yodoko Sakura Stadium
May 10, 2026 Nagoya Grampus 3-0 Kyoto Sanga J1 League 97' 8.7 0 0 55 Toyota Stadium
May 06, 2026 Nagoya Grampus 2-1 Gamba Osaka J1 League 94' 7.3 0 0 62 Toyota Stadium
Apr 29, 2026 Nagoya Grampus 1-1 Fagiano Okayama J1 League 95' 7.2 0 0 56 Toyota Stadium
Apr 25, 2026 Shimizu S-pulse 0-2 Nagoya Grampus J1 League 90' 6.9 0 0 37 IAI Stadium Nihondaira
Apr 19, 2026 Nagoya Grampus 2-2 Avispa Fukuoka J1 League 102' 7.0 0 0 96 Toyota Stadium
Apr 11, 2026 Vissel Kobe 3-2 Nagoya Grampus J1 League 90' 5.7 0 0 98 Noevir Stadium
Apr 04, 2026 Nagoya Grampus 3-0 Cerezo Osaka J1 League 90' 7.7 0 0 46 Toyota Stadium
Mar 18, 2026 Nagoya Grampus 2-1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima J1 League 0' - 0 0 57 Toyota Stadium
Mar 14, 2026 Nagoya Grampus 0-3 Vissel Kobe J1 League 90' 7.6 0 0 44 Toyota Stadium

Player Market Value

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Current Value €500K
Peak Value €1.5M (Q4'22)
€1.5M €750K €0
Q3'10 Q4'10 Q3'11 Q1'12 Q1'14 Q1'15 Q2'16 Q1'17 Q1'18 Q1'19 Q2'19 Q4'19 Q2'20 Q4'20 Q2'21 Q1'22 Q2'22 Q3'22 Q4'22 Q2'23 Q4'23 Q4'23 Q2'24 Q4'24 Q2'25 Q4'25

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