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Career
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Player Rating
Hidehiro Sugai
23
Rating
30
steady
Form
⚡ Skills 43
🎯 Clutch 18
🎨 Style 50
📊 Ability 37
Defender
Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.
Player Season Cards
Hidehiro Sugai's season performance cards
Bronze
SQUAD PLAYER
9 Appearances
9 Appearances
683 Minutes Played
6.3 Avg Rating
Scout Report
Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.
Hidehiro Sugai 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.
Physical profile: Compact Build, Light And Agile.
Hidehiro Sugai Traits
Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.
vs Defenders
Height 9%
Weight 11%
Experience 45%
vs J1 League
Height 20%
Weight 21%
Experience 42%
Player DNA
Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are
Dribbling 28
Shooting 10
Defense 36
Workrate 90
Passing 31
Key Strength 90 Workrate
Area to Watch 10 Shooting
Match Stats
Match-by-match record for Hidehiro Sugai this season
| Date | Fixture | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2026 | Kyoto Sanga 1-0 V-varen Nagasaki | 95' | 6.3 | - | - | 31 |
| May 17, 2026 | Kyoto Sanga 0-4 Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 90' | 5.3 | - | - | 39 |
| May 13, 2026 | Vissel Kobe 1-0 Kyoto Sanga | 88' | 6.5 | - | - | 23 |
| May 10, 2026 | Nagoya Grampus 3-0 Kyoto Sanga | 97' | 6.2 | - | - | 46 |
| May 06, 2026 | Avispa Fukuoka 1-1 Kyoto Sanga | 96' | 6.6 | - | - | 36 |
| May 02, 2026 | Kyoto Sanga 1-2 Shimizu S-pulse | 97' | 6.7 | - | 1 | 70 |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Kyoto Sanga 1-1 Gamba Osaka | ' | - | - | - | 75 |
| Apr 18, 2026 | Cerezo Osaka 3-0 Kyoto Sanga | 36' | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 40 |
| Apr 04, 2026 | Gamba Osaka 2-0 Kyoto Sanga | 76' | 5.3 | 0 | 0 | 32 |
| Mar 22, 2026 | Kyoto Sanga 1-1 Nagoya Grampus | 90' | 6.6 | - | 0 | 37 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | V-varen Nagasaki 1-2 Kyoto Sanga | 90' | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 47 |
| Mar 14, 2026 | Kyoto Sanga 1-2 Cerezo Osaka | 74' | 5.9 | 0 | 0 | 67 |
| Mar 08, 2026 | Fagiano Okayama 1-0 Kyoto Sanga | 90' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 34 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1-2 Kyoto Sanga | 63' | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 76 |
| Feb 22, 2026 | Kyoto Sanga 2-0 Avispa Fukuoka | 90' | 7.5 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2026 | Kyoto Sanga vs Kashiwa Reysol | - |
| Jun 06, 2026 | Kashiwa Reysol vs Kyoto Sanga | - |
Player Market Value
Track Hidehiro Sugai's transfer value changes and career value history
Current Value €750K
Peak Value €750K (Q4'25)
€750K €375K €0
Q1'21 Q2'21 Q1'22 Q2'22 Q1'23 Q2'23 Q1'24 Q2'24 Q4'24 Q2'25 Q4'25
Hidehiro Sugai is Kyoto Sanga's Bronze-tier Engine. At 28 years old, the Yamanashi native has carved out a respectable career trajectory through Japan's domestic pyramid, moving from Ventforet Kofu to Kashima Antlers before establishing his current role. While he is yet to secure major silverware, his professional persistence and adaptability are his defining traits.
The data confirms his status as a true Engine, built around a standout Workrate rating. His relentless running makes him a dependable SQUAD PLAYER, tasked with doing the unglamorous tactical work that keeps the team ticking. Across nine appearances and 683 minutes of league action, Sugai is maintaining a consistent level of defensive tracking and transitional coverage. Currently hitting top form, his recent performances have notably outpaced his base season ability, highlighting a player finding optimal rhythm right when the manager needs him most.
His market valuation tells the story of a late bloomer securing his foothold. With his value rising to €1M, Sugai is proving that a reliable motor and tactical discipline are highly prized commodities in the top flight.