Active in J1 League
Career
No transfer history
Scout Report
Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.
Gen Shōji is a above average WALL for Machida Zelvia. Evidence: 2.2 Tackles/90.
Player DNA
Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.
A developing player working on their overall game.
Physical profile: Veteran Experience.
Gen Shōji Traits
Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.
vs Defenders
Height 53%
Weight 60%
Experience 88%
vs J1 League
Height 67%
Weight 70%
Experience 86%
Player DNA
Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are
Dribbling 21
Shooting 55
Defense 76
Workrate 17
Passing 8
Key Strength 76 Defense
Area to Watch 8 Passing
Match Stats
Match-by-match record for Gen Shōji this season
| Date | Fixture | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2026 | Al-Ahli Jeddah 1-0 Machida Zelvia | 105' | 6.5 | - | - | 83 |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Machida Zelvia 1-0 Shabab Al Ahli Dubai | 103' | 6.7 | - | - | 53 |
| Apr 17, 2026 | Machida Zelvia 1-0 Al-Ittihad FC | 96' | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | 58 |
| Apr 11, 2026 | Machida Zelvia 1-0 Kashiwa Reysol | 90' | 7.5 | 0 | 0 | 29 |
| Apr 05, 2026 | FC Tokyo 0-0 Machida Zelvia | 89' | 7.3 | - | 0 | 11 |
| Apr 01, 2026 | Machida Zelvia 0-3 FC Tokyo | 90' | 5.9 | 0 | 0 | 45 |
| Mar 28, 2026 | Machida Zelvia 1-1 Kawasaki Frontale | 89' | 6.2 | - | 0 | 50 |
| Mar 22, 2026 | Urawa 1-2 Machida Zelvia | 90' | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 58 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Machida Zelvia 0-3 Kashima | 90' | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 42 |
| Mar 14, 2026 | Kashiwa Reysol 0-1 Machida Zelvia | 90' | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Machida Zelvia 1-0 Gangwon FC | 95' | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 36 |
| Mar 03, 2026 | Gangwon FC 0-0 Machida Zelvia | 92' | 7.3 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Machida Zelvia 2-1 JEF United Chiba | 90' | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | 40 |
| Feb 14, 2026 | Machida Zelvia 2-2 Mito Hollyhock | 68' | 8.2 | 1 | 0 | 67 |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Shanghai Shenhua 0-2 Machida Zelvia | 90' | 7.5 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2026 | Mito Hollyhock vs Machida Zelvia | 77 |
| May 03, 2026 | Kashima vs Machida Zelvia | 95 |
| May 06, 2026 | Machida Zelvia vs Yokohama F. Marinos | 66 |
| May 10, 2026 | JEF United Chiba vs Machida Zelvia | 70 |
| May 13, 2026 | Machida Zelvia vs Tokyo Verdy | 64 |
| May 17, 2026 | Kawasaki Frontale vs Machida Zelvia | 76 |
| May 22, 2026 | Machida Zelvia vs Urawa | 68 |
Player Market Value
Track Gen Shōji's transfer value changes and career value history
Current Value €350K
Peak Value €3.8M (Q1'19)
€3.8M €1.9M €0
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Gen Shōji serves as Machida Zelvia's reliable Silver-tier Engine. The 34-year-old veteran has built a formidable body of work across top divisions, including notable stints at Toulouse and Kashima Antlers. Today, he establishes himself as a relentless presence, using his vast experience to dictate the defensive tempo from the back.
Operating with a standout Defense dimension, Shōji brings an industrial approach to stopping opposition attacks. Confirmed as a true WALL, he acts as a defensive anchor who is exceptionally difficult to bypass. He averages 2.2 tackles per match and commands an impressive 70 percent duel success rate, directly contributing to nine solid clean sheets. Across 788 minutes in nine first-team appearances, his commitment to the cause remains unquestionable. He covers every crucial blade of grass required to keep his side secure. While his underlying season ability provides a highly stable foundation, our verdict notes he is going through a quiet spell over his recent outings. Shōji is currently searching for rhythm to match his earlier peak performances, though his foundational grit and positional awareness never waver during difficult passages of play.
With a market valuation reflecting the twilight years of his extensive career, the focus for Shōji shifts entirely to his immediate on-pitch leadership. Even with a falling trajectory in the transfer market, his true worth is strictly measured by the uncompromising defensive stability he provides during a high-stakes crunch match.