Active in J1 League
Issei Takahashi
Defender #2
Age 27 years
Nationality Japan
Market Value €1M
Career
No transfer history
Scout Report
Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.
Issei Takahashi is a solid SQUAD PLAYER for JEF United Chiba. Evidence: 8.0 Appearances.
Player DNA
Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.
A specialist who excels in Passing (71/100) but has room to grow in Shooting.
Issei Takahashi Traits
Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.
vs Defenders
Height 36%
Weight 30%
Experience 53%
vs J1 League
Height 56%
Weight 46%
Experience 51%
Player DNA
Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are
Dribbling 70
Shooting 11
Defense 39
Workrate 30
Passing 71
Key Strength 71 Passing
Area to Watch 11 Shooting
Match Stats
Match-by-match record for Issei Takahashi this season
| Date | Fixture | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2026 | JEF United Chiba 0-2 Kashima | 90' | 6.2 | - | - | 68 |
| May 10, 2026 | JEF United Chiba 0-2 Machida Zelvia | 89' | 6.0 | - | - | 30 |
| May 06, 2026 | FC Tokyo 0-3 JEF United Chiba | 97' | 6.5 | - | - | 44 |
| May 02, 2026 | Urawa 2-0 JEF United Chiba | 92' | 6.6 | - | - | 26 |
| Apr 29, 2026 | JEF United Chiba 2-3 Yokohama F. Marinos | ' | - | - | - | 82 |
| Apr 25, 2026 | Kawasaki Frontale 2-1 JEF United Chiba | 93' | 6.9 | - | - | 57 |
| Apr 18, 2026 | Tokyo Verdy 1-0 JEF United Chiba | 94' | 5.6 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Apr 11, 2026 | JEF United Chiba 1-1 Mito Hollyhock | 102' | 6.0 | - | - | 75 |
| Apr 04, 2026 | JEF United Chiba 3-2 Tokyo Verdy | 90' | 7.7 | 0 | 1 | 87 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | JEF United Chiba 1-2 FC Tokyo | 90' | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 67 |
| Mar 14, 2026 | Yokohama F. Marinos 2-0 JEF United Chiba | 90' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
| Mar 07, 2026 | JEF United Chiba 2-1 Kashiwa Reysol | 90' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 42 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Machida Zelvia 2-1 JEF United Chiba | 90' | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 40 |
| Feb 22, 2026 | Mito Hollyhock 1-1 JEF United Chiba | 90' | 6.2 | - | 0 | 60 |
| Feb 15, 2026 | JEF United Chiba 0-0 Kawasaki Frontale | 90' | 7.2 | - | 0 | 15 |
| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2026 | Kashiwa Reysol vs JEF United Chiba | 42 |
Player Market Value
Track Issei Takahashi's transfer value changes and career value history
Current Value €700K
Peak Value €700K (Q4'25)
€700K €350K €0
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Operating as a bronze-tier Wall for JEF United Chiba, he brings an unwavering sense of solidity to the backline. Having spent years developing his craft through various loan spells earlier in his career, he has matured into an established professional who truly understands the physical and tactical demands of the division.
The underlying data paints a picture of genuine defensive reliability. Across eight appearances and 720 minutes of action, he has consistently shut down opposition forwards while simultaneously initiating attacking sequences. It is his Passing dimension that truly elevates his overall game, allowing him to orchestrate the buildup play effortlessly from deep areas. Officially certified as a SQUAD PLAYER, he perfectly embodies the role of a dependable asset who delivers solid, disciplined shifts whenever called upon. His ability to read the game and distribute under pressure makes him far more than a traditional stopper. Riding an immense hot streak, his form trajectory showcases a defender operating at the absolute peak of his confidence, providing both steel without the ball and remarkable vision with it.
This exceptional run of form is accurately reflected in his rising market trajectory. Now commanding a €1M valuation, his combination of defensive grit and progressive distribution highlights his growing importance. He remains a highly coveted asset for any side seeking absolute structural discipline.