Active in J1 League

Issei Takahashi

Defender #2
Age 27 years
Nationality Japan
Market Value €1M

Career

No transfer history

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.

Player Rating

Issei Takahashi
24
Rating
24
slump
Form
⚡ Skills 39
🎯 Clutch 24
🎨 Style 50
📊 Ability 38
💰 Fair Value
🎚️ ●○○
Defender

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.

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 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 11 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 39 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 30 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 71 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
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 League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
May 17, 2026 JEF United Chiba 0-2 Kashima J1 League 90' 6.2 - - 68 Fukuda Denshi Arena
May 10, 2026 JEF United Chiba 0-2 Machida Zelvia J1 League 89' 6.0 - - 30 Fukuda Denshi Arena
May 06, 2026 FC Tokyo 0-3 JEF United Chiba J1 League 97' 6.5 - - 44 Ajinomoto Stadium
May 02, 2026 Urawa 2-0 JEF United Chiba J1 League 92' 6.6 - - 26 Saitama Stadium
Apr 29, 2026 JEF United Chiba 2-3 Yokohama F. Marinos J1 League ' - - - 82 Fukuda Denshi Arena
Apr 25, 2026 Kawasaki Frontale 2-1 JEF United Chiba J1 League 93' 6.9 - - 57 Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium
Apr 18, 2026 Tokyo Verdy 1-0 JEF United Chiba J1 League 94' 5.6 0 0 20 Ajinomoto Stadium
Apr 11, 2026 JEF United Chiba 1-1 Mito Hollyhock J1 League 102' 6.0 - - 75 Fukuda Denshi Arena
Apr 04, 2026 JEF United Chiba 3-2 Tokyo Verdy J1 League 90' 7.7 0 1 87 Fukuda Denshi Arena
Mar 18, 2026 JEF United Chiba 1-2 FC Tokyo J1 League 90' 6.7 0 0 67 Fukuda Denshi Arena
Mar 14, 2026 Yokohama F. Marinos 2-0 JEF United Chiba J1 League 90' 6.3 0 0 23 Nissan Stadium
Mar 07, 2026 JEF United Chiba 2-1 Kashiwa Reysol J1 League 90' 6.9 0 0 42 Fukuda Denshi Arena
Feb 27, 2026 Machida Zelvia 2-1 JEF United Chiba J1 League 90' 6.2 0 0 40 Machida GION Stadium
Feb 22, 2026 Mito Hollyhock 1-1 JEF United Chiba J1 League 90' 6.2 - 0 60 Best Denki Stadium
Feb 15, 2026 JEF United Chiba 0-0 Kawasaki Frontale J1 League 90' 7.2 - 0 15 Fukuda Denshi Arena

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
Q1'17 Q1'18 Q1'19 Q2'19 Q4'19 Q1'21 Q2'21 Q1'22 Q2'22 Q1'23 Q2'23 Q1'24 Q2'24 Q4'24 Q2'25 Q4'25