Active in J1 League

Seiya Baba

Defender #88
Age 24 years
Nationality Japan
Market Value €0M

Career

No transfer history

Seiya Baba is steadily establishing himself as Kashiwa Reysol's Bronze-tier Engine. Now 25 and building his body of work since arriving from Consadole Sapporo, the Japanese midfielder is focused on translating his solid foundation into consistent, impactful minutes at the senior level.

While still in the emerging stages of his campaign with 344 minutes across six appearances, the tactical profile reveals a player eager to disrupt the opposition. His recognition as an INTERCEPTOR and a SHIELD points to his combative nature, constantly stepping in to break up attacking sequences. He also operates as a MAGNET in the middle of the pitch, though he is currently going through a quiet spell when it comes to matching his baseline ability. Interestingly, his Dribbling dimension remains his standout trait, suggesting a natural capacity to carry the ball out of tight spaces once possession is secured.

With his market valuation currently holding steady, the immediate focus for Baba is purely on solidifying his place in Kashiwa Reysol's starting setup. Earning more minutes and shaking off his recent dip in form will be essential steps for his continued development.

Player Rating

Seiya Baba
47
Rating
32
slump
Form
⚡ Skills 44
🎯 Clutch 50
🎨 Style 66
📊 Ability 53
💰 Fair Value
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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.

Seiya Baba is a above average INTERCEPTOR for Kashiwa Reysol. Evidence: 1.8 Interceptions/90.

Also shows: above average MAGNET (80 Touches/90) , above average SHIELD (1.3 Blocks/90)

Player DNA

Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.

A specialist who excels in Dribbling (57/100) but has room to grow in Shooting.

Seiya Baba Traits

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

vs Defenders

Height 46%
Weight 60%
Experience 16%

vs J1 League

Height 63%
Weight 70%
Experience 20%

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 57 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 29 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 43 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 55 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 37 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 57
Shooting 29
Defense 43
Workrate 55
Passing 37
Key Strength 57 Dribbling
Area to Watch 29 Shooting

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Seiya Baba this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
May 16, 2026 Yokohama F. Marinos 0-1 Kashiwa Reysol J1 League 15' 6.7 - - 38 Nissan Stadium
May 10, 2026 Kashiwa Reysol 1-0 Kawasaki Frontale J1 League 21' 7.9 - 1 25 Sankyo Frontier Kashiwa Stadium
May 06, 2026 Kashiwa Reysol 0-1 Urawa J1 League ' - - - 21 Sankyo Frontier Kashiwa Stadium
May 03, 2026 Tokyo Verdy 1-0 Kashiwa Reysol J1 League 93' 6.9 - - 38 Ajinomoto Stadium
Apr 29, 2026 Kashiwa Reysol 1-3 FC Tokyo J1 League ' - - - 62 Sankyo Frontier Kashiwa Stadium
Apr 24, 2026 Kashiwa Reysol 0-1 Kashima J1 League ' - - - 49 Sankyo Frontier Kashiwa Stadium
Apr 19, 2026 Mito Hollyhock 2-0 Kashiwa Reysol J1 League 62' 6.5 0 0 50 Best Denki Stadium
Apr 11, 2026 Machida Zelvia 1-0 Kashiwa Reysol J1 League 0' - 0 0 29 Machida GION Stadium
Apr 05, 2026 Kashiwa Reysol 3-0 Yokohama F. Marinos J1 League 0' - 0 0 49 Sankyo Frontier Kashiwa Stadium
Mar 22, 2026 Kashiwa Reysol 3-0 Mito Hollyhock J1 League 1' - 0 0 37 Sankyo Frontier Kashiwa Stadium
Mar 18, 2026 Urawa 1-1 Kashiwa Reysol J1 League 60' 6.5 - 0 34 Saitama Stadium
Mar 14, 2026 Kashiwa Reysol 0-1 Machida Zelvia J1 League 73' 6.9 0 0 22 Sankyo Frontier Kashiwa Stadium
Mar 07, 2026 JEF United Chiba 2-1 Kashiwa Reysol J1 League 0' - 0 0 42 Fukuda Denshi Arena
Feb 28, 2026 FC Tokyo 0-2 Kashiwa Reysol J1 League 85' 6.9 0 0 38 Ajinomoto Stadium
Feb 21, 2026 Kashima 2-0 Kashiwa Reysol J1 League 90' 6.5 0 0 23 Mercari Stadium

Player Market Value

Track Seiya Baba's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €450K
Peak Value €500K (Q4'24)
€500K €250K €0
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