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Yota Shimamoto

Midfielder #47
Age 18 years
Market Value €0M

Career

No transfer history

THE HOOK: Yota Shimamoto is establishing himself as a Bronze-tier utility player for Shimizu S-Pulse. Making the leap from Kumamoto Ozu High School to the professional ranks in 2025, the 20-year-old is building his body of work. He offers a versatile profile that gives his manager valuable tactical flexibility.

THE SEASON: While his minutes are still limited—just 331 across six appearances—he is already making an outsized impact. Three goals in his recent outings highlight a player hitting top form. The sample size might be small, keeping his reliability rating as emerging, but his Shooting dimension is genuinely off the charts. When given a sight of goal, he converts with the composure of a veteran rather than a newcomer finding his feet. Our verdict is that this clinical edge will soon demand more regular playing time.

THE STAKES: Despite currently holding a stable €0M market value, his underlying numbers hint at substantial future potential. If he maintains this ruthless streak and carves out a permanent role, expect his valuation to climb quickly in the J-League market.

Player Rating

Y. Shimamoto
52
Rating
56
hot streak
Form
⚡ Skills 47
🎯 Clutch 47
🎨 Style 40
📊 Ability 45
Midfielder
⏳ Forming Opinion 109/270 minutes played

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 59 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 97 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 12 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 52 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 42 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 59
Shooting 97
Defense 12
Workrate 52
Passing 42
Key Strength 97 Shooting
Area to Watch 12 Defense

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Y. Shimamoto this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
May 17, 2026 Fagiano Okayama 2-0 Shimizu S-pulse J1 League 82' 7.2 - 0 33 City Light Stadium
May 10, 2026 Shimizu S-pulse 1-1 Avispa Fukuoka J1 League 99' 7.3 - - 80 IAI Stadium Nihondaira
May 06, 2026 Shimizu S-pulse 1-1 Cerezo Osaka J1 League 99' 6.6 - - 51 IAI Stadium Nihondaira
May 02, 2026 Kyoto Sanga 1-2 Shimizu S-pulse J1 League 82' 7.3 1 - 70 Sanga Stadium by Kyocera
Apr 29, 2026 Shimizu S-pulse 1-2 V-varen Nagasaki J1 League 70' 7.2 1 - 56 IAI Stadium Nihondaira
Apr 25, 2026 Shimizu S-pulse 0-2 Nagoya Grampus J1 League 63' 6.3 - 0 28 IAI Stadium Nihondaira
Apr 11, 2026 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1-1 Shimizu S-pulse J1 League 89' 6.3 - 0 90 Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima
Apr 05, 2026 V-varen Nagasaki 0-3 Shimizu S-pulse J1 League 74' 7.3 1 0 44 Peace Stadium
Apr 01, 2026 Vissel Kobe 2-0 Shimizu S-pulse J1 League 34' 6.0 0 0 27 Noevir Stadium
Mar 22, 2026 Shimizu S-pulse 3-1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima J1 League 0' - 0 0 53 IAI Stadium Nihondaira
Mar 07, 2026 Cerezo Osaka 0-0 Shimizu S-pulse J1 League ' - - - 26 Yodoko Sakura Stadium
Feb 28, 2026 Gamba Osaka 2-2 Shimizu S-pulse J1 League 1' - - 0 66 Panasonic Stadium Suita
Feb 14, 2026 Shimizu S-pulse 1-1 Kyoto Sanga J1 League ' - - - 52 IAI Stadium Nihondaira
Feb 08, 2026 Nagoya Grampus 1-0 Shimizu S-pulse J1 League 0' - 0 0 32 Toyota Stadium

Player Market Value

Track Y. Shimamoto's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €150K
Peak Value €150K (Q2'25)
€150K €75K €0
Q2'25 Q4'25