Active in J1 League
Career
No transfer history
Scout Report
Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.
Yoshinori Muto is a exceptional GOLD BOOT for Vissel Kobe. Evidence: 50% Goal Frequency.
Player DNA
Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.
A specialist who excels in Shooting (81/100) but has room to grow in Workrate.
Physical profile: Veteran Experience.
Yoshinori Muto Traits
Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.
vs Attackers
Height 58%
Weight 49%
Experience 90%
vs J1 League
Height 54%
Weight 49%
Experience 87%
Player DNA
Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are
Dribbling 70
Shooting 81
Defense 54
Workrate 14
Passing 35
Key Strength 81 Shooting
Area to Watch 14 Workrate
Match Stats
Match-by-match record for Yoshinori Muto this season
| Date | Fixture | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2026 | Vissel Kobe 1-2 Al-Ahli Jeddah | 94' | 7.3 | 1 | 0 | 90 |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Al Sadd 3-3 Vissel Kobe | 120' | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| Apr 11, 2026 | Vissel Kobe 3-2 Nagoya Grampus | 45' | 7.3 | 1 | 0 | 97 |
| Mar 14, 2026 | Nagoya Grampus 0-3 Vissel Kobe | 90' | 7.5 | 0 | 0 | 33 |
| Mar 11, 2026 | Vissel Kobe 2-1 FC Seoul | 93' | 7.2 | 0 | 1 | 72 |
| Mar 04, 2026 | FC Seoul 0-1 Vissel Kobe | 92' | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 49 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Vissel Kobe 2-1 Avispa Fukuoka | 74' | 8.5 | 1 | 0 | 67 |
| Feb 21, 2026 | Shimizu S-pulse 1-0 Vissel Kobe | 90' | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 53 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Vissel Kobe 2-0 V-varen Nagasaki | 74' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 26 |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Vissel Kobe 2-0 FC Seoul | 83' | 8.0 | 1 | 0 | 17 |
| Feb 06, 2026 | Kyoto Sanga 1-1 Vissel Kobe | 90' | 9.0 | 1 | 0 | 32 |
| Dec 09, 2025 | Vissel Kobe 2-2 Chengdu Better City | 90' | 8.0 | 1 | 0 | 40 |
| Nov 05, 2025 | Vissel Kobe 1-0 Ulsan Hyundai FC | 19' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| Sep 17, 2025 | SHANGHAI SIPG 0-3 Vissel Kobe | 25' | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2026 | Vissel Kobe vs Cerezo Osaka | 72 |
| May 02, 2026 | Gamba Osaka vs Vissel Kobe | 72 |
| May 06, 2026 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Vissel Kobe | 70 |
| May 10, 2026 | Vissel Kobe vs Fagiano Okayama | 72 |
| May 13, 2026 | Vissel Kobe vs Kyoto Sanga | 73 |
| May 17, 2026 | V-varen Nagasaki vs Vissel Kobe | 70 |
| May 23, 2026 | Avispa Fukuoka vs Vissel Kobe | 74 |
Player Market Value
Track Yoshinori Muto's transfer value changes and career value history
Current Value €800K
Peak Value €10.0M (Q3'18)
€10.0M €5.0M €0
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Yoshinori Muto operates as Vissel Kobe's Silver-tier Sniper, bringing a wealth of elite European experience back to his homeland. Having joined the club in the summer of 2021 after spells with Newcastle United and Mainz, the 34-year-old forward has refined his game into a model of attacking efficiency. Age has merely sharpened his instincts, allowing him to focus entirely on what matters most: finding the back of the net.
Building his body of work over the campaign, Muto rides a blistering hot streak. Although he is emerging with just 418 minutes across five appearances, his output of two goals showcases an elite level of clinical finishing. His game is defined by an exceptional Shooting dimension, proving that he needs very few touches to alter the scoreline. This devastating efficiency has earned him the GOLD BOOT badge, cementing his status as a constant threat who delivers a goal every two outings. Even with a limited sample size, his hybrid profile ensures that every minute he spends on the pitch forces defenders onto the back foot.
While his market value trends downwards at €1M, Muto's true worth to the squad transcends financial metrics. On derby day or in matches where margins are razor-thin, deploying a forward with such a proven pedigree and unwavering composure in the penalty area is an invaluable asset.