Active in J1 League

Yudai Kimura

Attacker #22
Age 24 years
Nationality Japan
Market Value €1M

Career

No transfer history

Yudai Kimura has cemented his identity as a Silver-tier Sniper for Nagoya Grampus. Following a career path built on loan spells and steady progression across the Japanese divisions, the 25-year-old enters his prime years with real authority. Our verdict is simple: he has developed into a ruthless finisher who thrives on minimal touches in the box.

The underlying evidence points to a striker operating on an extreme upward trajectory. Earning the GOLD BOOT badge, Kimura consistently finds the back of the net with alarming frequency, proving he remains a constant threat in the final third. His standout Shooting rating acts as the defining feature of his game, demonstrating that he needs only half a chance to punish opposition defenses. Boasting two goals and an assist across a five-match span, he rides a remarkable hot streak that brings undeniable confidence to his penalty area movement. Racking up just under 700 minutes across nine appearances, his conversion rate paints the picture of a forward who is ruthlessly efficient with his playing time.

His market valuation holds steady at €1M. Given his established reliability and sheer attacking output, that figure represents excellent value for a proven goalscorer operating at the peak of his powers. If this clinical finishing and extreme efficiency continues, expect that valuation to point firmly north as more eyes turn his way.

Player Rating

Yudai Kimura
78
Rating
100
hot streak
Form
⚡ Skills 67
🎯 Clutch 43
🎨 Style 65
📊 Ability 58
💰 Exceptional Opportunity
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Attacker

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.

Yudai Kimura is a exceptional GOLD BOOT for Nagoya Grampus. Evidence: 44% Goal Frequency.

Player DNA

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

A specialist who excels in Shooting (73/100) but has room to grow in Defense.

Physical profile: Physically Strong.

Yudai Kimura Traits

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

vs Attackers

Height 79%
Weight 85%
Experience 31%

vs J1 League

Height 78%
Weight 86%
Experience 26%

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 43 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 73 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 26 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 46 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 39 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 43
Shooting 73
Defense 26
Workrate 46
Passing 39
Key Strength 73 Shooting
Area to Watch 26 Defense

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Yudai Kimura this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
May 17, 2026 Cerezo Osaka 6-1 Nagoya Grampus J1 League 92' 7.3 1 - 93 Yodoko Sakura Stadium
May 10, 2026 Nagoya Grampus 3-0 Kyoto Sanga J1 League 89' 6.9 - - 46 Toyota Stadium
May 06, 2026 Nagoya Grampus 2-1 Gamba Osaka J1 League 94' 8.3 1 - 44 Toyota Stadium
May 03, 2026 V-varen Nagasaki 1-2 Nagoya Grampus J1 League 15' 6.5 - - 57 Peace Stadium
Apr 29, 2026 Nagoya Grampus 1-1 Fagiano Okayama J1 League 95' 6.2 - - 74 Toyota Stadium
Apr 25, 2026 Shimizu S-pulse 0-2 Nagoya Grampus J1 League 90' 8.2 1 0 28 IAI Stadium Nihondaira
Apr 19, 2026 Nagoya Grampus 2-2 Avispa Fukuoka J1 League 102' 8.0 1 1 100 Toyota Stadium
Apr 11, 2026 Vissel Kobe 3-2 Nagoya Grampus J1 League 90' 7.3 1 0 97 Noevir Stadium
Apr 04, 2026 Nagoya Grampus 3-0 Cerezo Osaka J1 League 90' 6.6 0 1 41 Toyota Stadium
Mar 22, 2026 Kyoto Sanga 1-1 Nagoya Grampus J1 League 90' 5.9 - 0 37 Sanga Stadium by Kyocera
Mar 18, 2026 Nagoya Grampus 2-1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima J1 League 90' 7.5 1 0 53 Toyota Stadium
Mar 14, 2026 Nagoya Grampus 0-3 Vissel Kobe J1 League 28' 6.9 0 0 33 Toyota Stadium
Mar 07, 2026 Avispa Fukuoka 1-5 Nagoya Grampus J1 League 90' 8.0 1 0 81 Best Denki Stadium
Mar 01, 2026 Fagiano Okayama 1-1 Nagoya Grampus J1 League 65' 6.6 - 0 36 City Light Stadium
Feb 21, 2026 Nagoya Grampus 1-3 V-varen Nagasaki J1 League 90' 6.2 0 0 73 Toyota Stadium

Player Market Value

Track Yudai Kimura's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €550K
Peak Value €700K (Q2'24)
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