Active in J1 League
Shinji Kagawa
Midfielder #8
Age 36 years
Nationality Japan
Market Value €0M
Career
No transfer history
Player Rating
Shinji Kagawa
64
Rating
22
slump
Form
⚡ Skills 45
🎯 Clutch 50
🎨 Style 76
📊 Ability 57
Midfielder
Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.
Player Season Cards
Shinji Kagawa's season performance cards
Silver
CONDUCTOR
84 Passes/90
84 Passes/90
1.5 Key Passes/90
0 Goals + Assists
Platinum
MAGNET
93 Touches/90
93 Touches/90
84 Passes/90
31% Pass Accuracy
Scout Report
Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.
Shinji Kagawa is a above average CONDUCTOR for Cerezo Osaka. Evidence: 84 Passes/90.
Also shows: elite MAGNET (93 Touches/90)
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: Veteran Experience.
Shinji Kagawa Traits
Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.
vs Midfielders
Height 55%
Weight 43%
Experience 98%
vs J1 League
Height 33%
Weight 26%
Experience 97%
Traits
VETERAN
Player DNA
Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are
Dribbling 47
Shooting 0
Defense 58
Workrate 42
Passing 48
Key Strength 58 Defense
Area to Watch 0 Shooting
Match Stats
Match-by-match record for Shinji Kagawa this season
| Date | Fixture | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2026 | Fagiano Okayama 2-3 Cerezo Osaka | ' | - | - | - | 100 |
| May 17, 2026 | Cerezo Osaka 6-1 Nagoya Grampus | 10' | 6.3 | - | - | 93 |
| May 09, 2026 | Cerezo Osaka 3-2 V-varen Nagasaki | 15' | 7.3 | 1 | - | 95 |
| May 06, 2026 | Shimizu S-pulse 1-1 Cerezo Osaka | 76' | 6.6 | - | - | 51 |
| May 03, 2026 | Cerezo Osaka 1-1 Avispa Fukuoka | 23' | 7.2 | - | - | 70 |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Vissel Kobe 0-0 Cerezo Osaka | 95' | 7.3 | - | - | 17 |
| Apr 25, 2026 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2-1 Cerezo Osaka | 23' | 6.2 | - | - | 70 |
| Apr 18, 2026 | Cerezo Osaka 3-0 Kyoto Sanga | 2' | - | 0 | 0 | 40 |
| Apr 11, 2026 | Gamba Osaka 0-1 Cerezo Osaka | 28' | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 83 |
| Apr 04, 2026 | Nagoya Grampus 3-0 Cerezo Osaka | 17' | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 41 |
| Mar 22, 2026 | Cerezo Osaka 1-1 Vissel Kobe | 14' | 7.3 | - | 0 | 36 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Cerezo Osaka 1-2 Fagiano Okayama | 19' | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 48 |
| Feb 28, 2026 | V-varen Nagasaki 1-0 Cerezo Osaka | 71' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 40 |
| Feb 22, 2026 | Cerezo Osaka 1-2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 90' | 7.5 | 0 | 0 | 62 |
| Feb 15, 2026 | Avispa Fukuoka 0-2 Cerezo Osaka | 90' | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
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Player Market Value
Track Shinji Kagawa's transfer value changes and career value history
Current Value €175K
Peak Value €22.0M (Q2'12)
€22.0M €11.0M €0
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Shinji Kagawa operates as Cerezo Osaka's Platinum-tier Engine. Having returned to his boyhood club in 2023 after a glittering European career, the veteran midfielder has seamlessly transitioned from an explosive playmaker into a tireless, calculating presence in the middle of the park.
His underlying profile reveals a player who dictates the tempo, even while navigating a limited sample size of six appearances and 301 minutes on the pitch. Recognized with both MAGNET and CONDUCTOR credentials, Kagawa ensures the game consistently flows through him. Although he is searching for his attacking rhythm in the final third, his work off the ball remains exemplary. A standout Defense dimension tells the story of a seasoned professional whose positional intelligence and disciplined pressing outshine raw output.
While a modest market valuation reflects the twilight stage of his career, his true worth is measured in tactical reliability rather than transfer fees. He remains an invaluable structural asset and a guiding voice for the squad whenever called upon.