Active in J1 League

Kosuke Saito

Attacker #8
Age 28 years
Nationality Japan
Market Value €1M

Career

No transfer history

Kosuke Saito operates as Tokyo Verdy's bronze-tier Sniper. Having crossed the divide from Yokohama FC in 2023, the 29-year-old attacker has spent his time cementing his place in the setup. While his trophy cabinet remains empty, his professional approach and commitment to building his body of work make him a respected figure in the dressing room.

The numbers from his emerging campaign paint a picture of a forward searching for rhythm. Saito has accumulated 499 minutes across nine appearances this season, but his form has taken a noticeable dip, going without a direct goal contribution over a stretch of five outings. Despite this quiet spell, his underlying metrics still point to high Shooting capability as his standout dimension. Furthermore, his status as a certified SQUAD PLAYER highlights his enduring usefulness to the manager. He provides a dependable tactical option who understands the system, even when his personal output is not at its most explosive. The challenge now is translating those flashes of penalty-box instinct back into tangible results.

Off the pitch, his market valuation sits at €1m and exhibits a downward trend. Entering the latter stages of his twenties, breaking out of this slump is crucial if he is to re-establish his standing and reverse that economic trajectory.

Player Rating

Kosuke Saito
41
Rating
14
slump
Form
⚡ Skills 55
🎯 Clutch 38
🎨 Style 50
📊 Ability 48
Attacker

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.

Kosuke Saito is a solid SQUAD PLAYER for Tokyo Verdy. 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.

Kosuke Saito Traits

Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.

vs Attackers

Height 8%
Weight 4%
Experience 54%

vs J1 League

Height 11%
Weight 4%
Experience 51%

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 49 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 60 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 23 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 10 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 42 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 49
Shooting 60
Defense 23
Workrate 10
Passing 42
Key Strength 60 Shooting
Area to Watch 10 Workrate

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Kosuke Saito this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
May 24, 2026 Tokyo Verdy 0-6 Yokohama F. Marinos J1 League 67' 6.6 - - 75 Ajinomoto Stadium
May 16, 2026 Mito Hollyhock 0-1 Tokyo Verdy J1 League 12' 6.5 - - 39 Best Denki Stadium
May 13, 2026 Machida Zelvia 0-0 Tokyo Verdy J1 League 90' 7.2 - - 59 Machida GION Stadium
May 10, 2026 FC Tokyo 2-1 Tokyo Verdy J1 League 10' 6.3 - 0 66 Ajinomoto Stadium
May 06, 2026 Kawasaki Frontale 1-0 Tokyo Verdy J1 League 70' 6.3 - - 16 Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium
May 03, 2026 Tokyo Verdy 1-0 Kashiwa Reysol J1 League 31' 6.5 - - 38 Ajinomoto Stadium
Apr 29, 2026 Tokyo Verdy 2-1 Kashima J1 League 24' 6.9 - 0 68 Ajinomoto Stadium
Apr 18, 2026 Tokyo Verdy 1-0 JEF United Chiba J1 League 24' 6.7 0 0 20 Ajinomoto Stadium
Apr 04, 2026 JEF United Chiba 3-2 Tokyo Verdy J1 League 25' 6.5 0 0 87 Fukuda Denshi Arena
Mar 22, 2026 Tokyo Verdy 0-0 FC Tokyo J1 League 63' 6.3 - 0 13 Ajinomoto Stadium
Mar 18, 2026 Tokyo Verdy 0-2 Kawasaki Frontale J1 League 45' 6.9 0 0 32 Ajinomoto Stadium
Mar 14, 2026 Tokyo Verdy 1-0 Urawa J1 League 56' 6.9 0 0 27 Ajinomoto Stadium
Mar 07, 2026 Kashima 2-0 Tokyo Verdy J1 League 45' 6.9 0 0 40 Mercari Stadium
Feb 28, 2026 Yokohama F. Marinos 3-2 Tokyo Verdy J1 League 56' 6.2 0 0 70 Nissan Stadium
Feb 21, 2026 Tokyo Verdy 2-2 Machida Zelvia J1 League 77' 6.3 - - 76 Ajinomoto Stadium

Player Market Value

Track Kosuke Saito's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €800K
Peak Value €900K (Q2'25)
€900K €450K €0
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