Active in J1 League

Gakuji Ota

Goalkeeper #1
Age 35 years
Nationality Japan
Market Value €0M

Career

No transfer history

Gakuji Ota is Kyoto Sanga's Platinum-tier Engine. Since joining the club in 2020, the 36-year-old veteran has become an indispensable part of the tactical setup. Building his body of work over a lengthy professional career, his influence transcends the lack of major silverware in his trophy cabinet, offering immense value through his leadership and stamina.

The underlying data outlines a reliable presence who is hitting top form. With nine appearances and 810 minutes under his belt, he operates seamlessly within the system. Certified as a SQUAD PLAYER, he provides a trusted option when the technical staff needs pure stability. His game is elevated by a standout Dribbling dimension, allowing him to carry the ball out of tight areas and transition smoothly from defense to attack. It is a mature, calculated approach that keeps the midfield ticking over while supporting both phases of play.

While his market value remains nominal in the twilight of his career, his on-pitch worth to Kyoto is undeniable. He represents a stable asset, fully insulated from transfer market volatility, offering invaluable consistency in the middle of the park.

Player Rating

Gakuji Ota
42
Rating
60
hot streak
Form
⚡ Skills 40
🎯 Clutch 41
🎨 Style 50
📊 Ability 44
Goalkeeper

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

Scout Report

Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.

Gakuji Ota is a solid SQUAD PLAYER for Kyoto Sanga. Evidence: 9.0 Appearances.

Player DNA

Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.

A developing player working on their overall game.

Gakuji Ota Traits

Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.

vs Goalkeepers

Height 69%
Weight 70%
Experience 77%

vs J1 League

Height 95%
Weight 95%
Experience 93%

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Shot-Stopping: 58 - Reflexes and positioning - saves made and save percentage Distribution: 18 - Passing accuracy and ability to start attacks from the back Command: 50 - Organizing the defense - clean sheets and goals conceded rate Sweeping: 0 - Reading the game - coming off the line to sweep up danger Claiming: 14 - Dominance in the box - winning aerial duels and 1v1 situations
Shot-Stopping
Distribution
Command
Sweeping
Claiming
Shot-Stopping 58
Distribution 18
Command 50
Sweeping 0
Claiming 14
Key Strength 58 Shot-Stopping
Area to Watch 0 Sweeping

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Gakuji Ota this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
May 23, 2026 Kyoto Sanga 1-0 V-varen Nagasaki J1 League 95' 6.9 - - 31 Sanga Stadium by Kyocera
May 17, 2026 Kyoto Sanga 0-4 Sanfrecce Hiroshima J1 League ' - - - 39 Sanga Stadium by Kyocera
May 13, 2026 Vissel Kobe 1-0 Kyoto Sanga J1 League 97' 6.6 - - 23 Noevir Stadium
May 10, 2026 Nagoya Grampus 3-0 Kyoto Sanga J1 League 97' 5.6 - - 46 Toyota Stadium
May 02, 2026 Kyoto Sanga 1-2 Shimizu S-pulse J1 League 97' 5.9 - - 70 Sanga Stadium by Kyocera
Apr 29, 2026 Kyoto Sanga 1-1 Gamba Osaka J1 League 99' 5.9 - - 75 Sanga Stadium by Kyocera
Apr 18, 2026 Cerezo Osaka 3-0 Kyoto Sanga J1 League 95' 6.2 0 0 40 Yodoko Sakura Stadium
Apr 11, 2026 Kyoto Sanga 5-1 Fagiano Okayama J1 League 90' 6.0 0 0 83 Sanga Stadium by Kyocera
Apr 04, 2026 Gamba Osaka 2-0 Kyoto Sanga J1 League 90' 6.3 0 0 32 Panasonic Stadium Suita
Mar 22, 2026 Kyoto Sanga 1-1 Nagoya Grampus J1 League 90' 6.5 - 0 37 Sanga Stadium by Kyocera
Mar 18, 2026 V-varen Nagasaki 1-2 Kyoto Sanga J1 League 90' 6.3 0 0 47 Peace Stadium
Mar 14, 2026 Kyoto Sanga 1-2 Cerezo Osaka J1 League 90' 6.3 0 0 67 Sanga Stadium by Kyocera
Mar 08, 2026 Fagiano Okayama 1-0 Kyoto Sanga J1 League 90' 8.2 0 0 34 City Light Stadium
Feb 27, 2026 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1-2 Kyoto Sanga J1 League 90' 7.3 0 0 76 Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima
Feb 22, 2026 Kyoto Sanga 2-0 Avispa Fukuoka J1 League 90' 7.2 0 0 31 Sanga Stadium by Kyocera

Player Market Value

Track Gakuji Ota's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €50K
Peak Value €50K (Q2'16)
€50K €25K €0
Q3'13 Q2'16 Q1'17 Q1'18 Q1'21 Q2'21 Q1'22 Q2'22 Q1'23 Q2'23 Q1'24 Q2'24 Q4'24 Q2'25 Q4'25