Active in J1 League

Shusaku Nishikawa

Goalkeeper #1
Age 39 years
Nationality Japan

Career

No transfer history

S. Nishikawa operates as a Platinum-tier Engine, bringing a crucial sense of stability to the pitch. Boasting a wealth of professional experience, the seasoned veteran relies on his tactical intelligence rather than raw athleticism. Our verdict is clear: his mature reading of the game makes him an invaluable asset in tight matches. He dictates the tempo, closes down passing lanes, and anticipates danger before opposition attackers can react. Players with this much tactical mileage know how to survive the harshest battles without wasting an ounce of energy.

The numbers from this campaign paint a picture of a highly reliable professional. With exactly 810 action-packed minutes under his belt across nine appearances, he has fully validated his status as a dependable SQUAD PLAYER. The standout statistical metric sits squarely in the Defense dimension. He intercepts loose balls, executes critical blocks, and shields his teammates with an efficiency that completely frustrates incoming opponents. Hitting top form, his individual output is pulling well ahead of his baseline season expectations. This impressive upward trajectory proves his enduring value. It is exactly this robust blend of defensive grit and surging momentum that keeps him firmly entrenched in the tactical setup.

Player Rating

Shusaku Nishikawa
78
Rating
65
steady
Form
⚡ Skills 54
🎯 Clutch 64
🎨 Style 50
📊 Ability 56
Goalkeeper

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.

Shusaku Nishikawa is a solid SQUAD PLAYER for Urawa. 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, Veteran Experience.

Shusaku Nishikawa Traits

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

vs Goalkeepers

Height 8%
Weight 34%
Experience 94%

vs J1 League

Height 72%
Weight 84%
Experience 99%

Traits

VETERAN

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Shot-Stopping: 44 - Reflexes and positioning - saves made and save percentage Distribution: 31 - Passing accuracy and ability to start attacks from the back Command: 66 - Organizing the defense - clean sheets and goals conceded rate Sweeping: 0 - Reading the game - coming off the line to sweep up danger Claiming: 40 - Dominance in the box - winning aerial duels and 1v1 situations
Shot-Stopping
Distribution
Command
Sweeping
Claiming
Shot-Stopping 44
Distribution 31
Command 66
Sweeping 0
Claiming 40
Key Strength 66 Command
Area to Watch 0 Sweeping

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Shusaku Nishikawa this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
May 22, 2026 Machida Zelvia 1-0 Urawa J1 League 95' 6.6 - - 40 New National Stadium
May 16, 2026 Urawa 0-0 FC Tokyo J1 League 94' 8.6 - - 82 Saitama Stadium
May 09, 2026 Mito Hollyhock 1-4 Urawa J1 League 95' 7.2 - - 65 Best Denki Stadium
May 06, 2026 Kashiwa Reysol 0-1 Urawa J1 League 91' 6.2 - - 21 Sankyo Frontier Kashiwa Stadium
May 02, 2026 Urawa 2-0 JEF United Chiba J1 League 92' 6.3 - - 26 Saitama Stadium
Apr 29, 2026 Urawa 2-0 Kawasaki Frontale J1 League 90' 6.6 - 0 26 Saitama Stadium
Apr 25, 2026 Urawa 2-3 Yokohama F. Marinos J1 League 96' 6.3 - - 62 Saitama Stadium
Apr 18, 2026 Kashima 1-0 Urawa J1 League 95' 6.9 0 0 47 Mercari Stadium
Apr 12, 2026 Urawa 1-1 Tokyo Verdy J1 League 96' 6.9 0 0 45 Saitama Stadium
Apr 05, 2026 Kawasaki Frontale 3-2 Urawa J1 League 90' 6.0 0 0 90 Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium
Mar 22, 2026 Urawa 1-2 Machida Zelvia J1 League 90' 6.7 0 0 58 Saitama Stadium
Mar 18, 2026 Urawa 1-1 Kashiwa Reysol J1 League 90' 7.2 - 0 34 Saitama Stadium
Mar 14, 2026 Tokyo Verdy 1-0 Urawa J1 League 90' 7.7 0 0 27 Ajinomoto Stadium
Mar 07, 2026 Urawa 2-0 Mito Hollyhock J1 League 90' 6.6 0 0 49 Saitama Stadium
Feb 28, 2026 Urawa 2-3 Kashima J1 League 90' 5.9 0 0 93 Saitama Stadium