Active in J1 League

Taishi Matsumoto

Midfielder #14
Age 28 years
Nationality Japan
Market Value €900K

Career

No transfer history

Taishi Matsumoto operates as Sanfrecce Hiroshima's Silver Engine. The twenty-eight-year-old midfielder has built a highly pragmatic career traversing the Japanese top flight. Returning to Hiroshima for another stint, he anchors the midfield with his characteristic work rate and exceptional tactical discipline.

While his sample size is emerging, his performances consistently demonstrate a clear tactical identity. Operating as an unrelenting presence in the middle of the park, he has collected eight appearances and logged 558 minutes of crucial action. Officially recognized as a SQUAD PLAYER, he provides a highly dependable rotation option for the managerial staff when structural integrity is required. His form is maintaining a consistent level, underlined by one assist in his recent outings. Rather than looking for the spotlight, he focuses on doing the dirty work. Looking at his profile, his standout Defense dimension tells the story of a specialist who prioritizes breaking up opposition attacks, covering ground, and shielding the backline over individual glory.

Valued at a respectable €1M with a rising market trajectory, Matsumoto proves that functionality dictates value. Teams searching for a seasoned professional who understands the demands of domestic competition will appreciate his no-nonsense approach, tactical maturity, and the steadying influence he brings to any midfield rotation.

Player Rating

Taishi Matsumoto
Midfielder
Relentless engine in the midfield

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

Taishi Matsumoto Traits

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

vs Midfielders

Height 83%
Weight 53%
Experience 42%

vs J1 League

Height 55%
Weight 31%
Experience 45%

Traits

PRIME

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 39 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 74 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 48 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 28 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 78 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 39
Shooting 74
Defense 48
Workrate 28
Passing 78
Key Strength 78 Passing
Area to Watch 28 Workrate

Match Stats

Recent appearances across all competitions

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Oct 21, 2026 V-varen Nagasaki 4-0 Sanfrecce Hiroshima J1 League 19' 5.9 0 0 88 Peace Stadium connected by SoftBank
Oct 17, 2026 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 3-0 Kyoto Sanga J1 League 27' 6.7 0 0 46 Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima
Oct 11, 2026 Tokyo Verdy 0-2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima J1 League 45' 8.2 1 0 33 Ajinomoto Stadium
Sep 19, 2026 Avispa Fukuoka 0-1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima J1 League 30' 6.5 0 0 70 Best Denki Stadium
Sep 12, 2026 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 6-1 Cerezo Osaka J1 League 28' 6.4 0 0 82 Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima
Sep 06, 2026 Fagiano Okayama 3-2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima J1 League 11' 6.6 0 0 80 City Light Stadium
Sep 02, 2026 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 3-0 Nagoya Grampus J1 League 90' 6.6 0 0 47 Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima
Aug 29, 2026 Gamba Osaka 0-0 Sanfrecce Hiroshima J1 League 44' 7.2 0 0 49 Panasonic Stadium Suita
Aug 22, 2026 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1-1 Kawasaki Frontale J1 League 0' - 0 0 27 Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima
Aug 15, 2026 Urawa 1-4 Sanfrecce Hiroshima J1 League 25' 6.3 0 0 58 Saitama Stadium
Aug 08, 2026 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 3-0 JEF United Chiba J1 League 30' 6.6 0 1 34 Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima
Jun 06, 2026 Kawasaki Frontale 0-1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima J1 League 95' 7.0 0 1 33 Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium
May 30, 2026 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2-1 Kawasaki Frontale J1 League 95' 7.3 0 1 54 Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima
May 23, 2026 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 4-2 Nagoya Grampus J1 League 40' 6.9 0 0 90 Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima
May 17, 2026 Kyoto Sanga 0-4 Sanfrecce Hiroshima J1 League 25' 7.7 1 0 39 Sanga Stadium by Kyocera
May 10, 2026 Gamba Osaka 0-1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima J1 League 14' 6.3 0 0 21 Panasonic Stadium Suita
May 02, 2026 Fagiano Okayama 1-0 Sanfrecce Hiroshima J1 League 97' 7.3 0 0 25 City Light Stadium
Apr 29, 2026 Avispa Fukuoka 2-2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima J1 League 102' 6.9 0 0 45 Best Denki Stadium
Apr 25, 2026 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2-1 Cerezo Osaka J1 League 85' 6.9 0 0 70 Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima
Apr 18, 2026 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2-0 V-varen Nagasaki J1 League 96' 7.0 0 0 43 Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima

Player Market Value

Track Taishi Matsumoto's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €900K
Peak Value €900K (Q4'25)
€900K €450K €0
Q1'17 Q1'18 Q1'19 Q2'19 Q4'19 Q2'20 Q1'21 Q2'21 Q1'22 Q2'22 Q1'23 Q2'23 Q1'24 Q2'24 Q4'24 Q2'25 Q4'25

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