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Shusaku Nishikawa

Goalkeeper #1
Age 40 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
Goalkeeper
Relentless veteran platinum tier engine

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

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 33%
Experience 94%

vs J1 League

Height 70%
Weight 82%
Experience 99%

Traits

VETERAN

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Shot-Stopping: 52 - Reflexes and positioning - saves made and save percentage Distribution: 18 - Passing accuracy and ability to start attacks from the back Command: 46 - Organizing the defense - clean sheets and goals conceded rate Sweeping: 91 - Reading the game - coming off the line to sweep up danger Claiming: 26 - Dominance in the box - winning aerial duels and 1v1 situations
Shot-Stopping
Distribution
Command
Sweeping
Claiming
Shot-Stopping 52
Distribution 18
Command 46
Sweeping 91
Claiming 26
Key Strength 91 Sweeping
Area to Watch 18 Distribution

Match Stats

Recent appearances across all competitions

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Oct 17, 2026 Mito Hollyhock 0-1 Urawa J1 League 90' 6.3 0 0 48 K's Denki Stadium Mito
Oct 10, 2026 FC Tokyo 3-0 Urawa J1 League 90' 5.7 0 0 41 Ajinomoto Stadium
Sep 19, 2026 Urawa 3-1 Tokyo Verdy J1 League 90' 6.0 0 0 42 Saitama Stadium 2002
Sep 06, 2026 Kashima 0-1 Urawa J1 League 90' 6.8 0 0 53 Kashima Soccer Stadium
Sep 02, 2026 Avispa Fukuoka 2-3 Urawa J1 League 90' 6.8 0 0 82 Best Denki Stadium
Aug 29, 2026 Urawa 3-2 Yokohama F. Marinos J1 League 90' 6.6 0 0 96 Saitama Stadium
Aug 23, 2026 Machida Zelvia 3-1 Urawa J1 League 84' 6.9 0 0 61 Machida GION Stadium
Aug 15, 2026 Urawa 1-4 Sanfrecce Hiroshima J1 League 94' 7.2 0 0 58 Saitama Stadium
Aug 07, 2026 Gamba Osaka 4-3 Urawa J1 League 96' 6.9 0 0 100 Panasonic Stadium Suita
Jun 06, 2026 Urawa 0-2 Fagiano Okayama J1 League 95' 6.3 0 0 50 Saitama Stadium
May 31, 2026 Fagiano Okayama 1-1 Urawa J1 League 96' 7.0 0 0 42 City Light Stadium
May 22, 2026 Machida Zelvia 1-0 Urawa J1 League 95' 6.6 0 0 40 New National Stadium
May 16, 2026 Urawa 0-0 FC Tokyo J1 League 94' 8.6 0 0 82 Saitama Stadium
May 09, 2026 Mito Hollyhock 1-4 Urawa J1 League 95' 7.2 0 0 65 Best Denki Stadium
May 06, 2026 Kashiwa Reysol 0-1 Urawa J1 League 91' 6.2 0 0 21 Sankyo Frontier Kashiwa Stadium
May 02, 2026 Urawa 2-0 JEF United Chiba J1 League 92' 6.3 0 0 26 Saitama Stadium
Apr 29, 2026 Urawa 2-0 Kawasaki Frontale J1 League 90' 6.6 0 0 26 Saitama Stadium
Apr 25, 2026 Urawa 2-3 Yokohama F. Marinos J1 League 96' 6.3 0 0 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

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