Active in J1 League
Kazuki Kozuka
Midfielder #81
Age 31 years
Nationality Japan
Market Value €0M
Career
No transfer history
Scout Report
Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.
Kazuki Kozuka is a solid SQUAD PLAYER for Shimizu S-pulse. 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.
Kazuki Kozuka Traits
Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.
vs Midfielders
Height 41%
Weight 43%
Experience 78%
vs J1 League
Height 24%
Weight 26%
Experience 75%
Player DNA
Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are
Dribbling 17
Shooting 0
Defense 64
Workrate 34
Passing 31
Key Strength 64 Defense
Area to Watch 0 Shooting
Match Stats
Match-by-match record for Kazuki Kozuka this season
| Date | Fixture | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2026 | Shimizu S-pulse 1-2 Gamba Osaka | 68' | 6.3 | - | - | 72 |
| May 17, 2026 | Fagiano Okayama 2-0 Shimizu S-pulse | 20' | 6.5 | - | 0 | 33 |
| May 10, 2026 | Shimizu S-pulse 1-1 Avispa Fukuoka | ' | - | - | - | 80 |
| May 06, 2026 | Shimizu S-pulse 1-1 Cerezo Osaka | ' | - | - | - | 51 |
| May 02, 2026 | Kyoto Sanga 1-2 Shimizu S-pulse | 15' | 6.3 | - | - | 70 |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Shimizu S-pulse 1-2 V-varen Nagasaki | 45' | 6.6 | - | - | 56 |
| Apr 25, 2026 | Shimizu S-pulse 0-2 Nagoya Grampus | 45' | 6.5 | - | 0 | 28 |
| Apr 11, 2026 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1-1 Shimizu S-pulse | 12' | 6.0 | - | 0 | 90 |
| Apr 05, 2026 | V-varen Nagasaki 0-3 Shimizu S-pulse | 45' | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 44 |
| Apr 01, 2026 | Vissel Kobe 2-0 Shimizu S-pulse | 68' | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Avispa Fukuoka 1-1 Shimizu S-pulse | 54' | 6.6 | - | 0 | 42 |
| Mar 14, 2026 | Shimizu S-pulse 1-1 Fagiano Okayama | 64' | 7.3 | - | 0 | 38 |
| Mar 07, 2026 | Cerezo Osaka 0-0 Shimizu S-pulse | 71' | 7.0 | - | 0 | 26 |
| Feb 28, 2026 | Gamba Osaka 2-2 Shimizu S-pulse | 77' | 6.2 | - | 0 | 66 |
| Feb 21, 2026 | Shimizu S-pulse 1-0 Vissel Kobe | 78' | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 53 |
| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
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Player Market Value
Track Kazuki Kozuka's transfer value changes and career value history
Current Value €250K
Peak Value €1.0M (Q4'19)
€1.0M €500K €0
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Kazuki Kozuka operates as Shimizu S-Pulse's Bronze utility option. Having returned to the Japanese top flight after a stint in South Korea, the 32-year-old veteran understands precisely what is required to navigate the tactical rigors of a grueling domestic campaign.
Though his sample size is still emerging with 565 minutes spread across nine outings, he is establishing a clear role as a versatile contributor. Earning his SQUAD PLAYER credentials, Kozuka is maintaining a consistent level whenever called upon by the manager. Without a goal or assist in recent matches, his contributions are measured differently—specifically through his standout Defense dimension, where his spatial awareness and tackling provide crucial cover in the middle of the park.
At this stage of his career, with his market valuation trending downwards, his worth to the squad is measured purely in tactical reliability rather than future resale potential. He remains a highly dependable set of hands for rotation when the schedule demands it.