Active in Bundesliga
Yukinari Sugawara
Defender #3
Age 25 years
Nationality Japan
Market Value €6M
Career
No transfer history
Scout Report
Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.
Yukinari Sugawara is a solid SQUAD PLAYER for Werder Bremen. Evidence: 20.0 Appearances.
Player DNA
Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.
A developing player working on their overall game.
Physical profile: Compact Build, Light And Agile.
Yukinari Sugawara Traits
Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.
vs Defenders
Height 10%
Weight 5%
Experience 43%
vs Bundesliga
Height 20%
Weight 11%
Experience 48%
Player DNA
Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are
Dribbling 42
Shooting 21
Defense 22
Workrate 18
Passing 57
Key Strength 57 Passing
Area to Watch 18 Workrate
Match Stats
Match-by-match record for Yukinari Sugawara this season
| Date | Fixture | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2026 | Werder Bremen 0-2 FSV Mainz 05 | 69' | 6.3 | - | - | 28 |
| Mar 08, 2026 | Union Berlin 1-4 Werder Bremen | 92' | 6.9 | - | - | 62 |
| Feb 28, 2026 | Werder Bremen 2-0 1. FC Heidenheim | 97' | 6.9 | - | - | 20 |
| Feb 22, 2026 | FC St. Pauli 2-1 Werder Bremen | ' | - | - | - | 56 |
| Feb 14, 2026 | Werder Bremen 0-3 Bayern München | 15' | 6.5 | - | - | 56 |
| Feb 07, 2026 | SC Freiburg 1-0 Werder Bremen | 95' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 42 |
| Jan 31, 2026 | Werder Bremen 1-1 Borussia Mönchengladbach | 64' | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 37 |
| Jan 27, 2026 | Werder Bremen 0-2 1899 Hoffenheim | 99' | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | 52 |
| Jan 24, 2026 | Bayer Leverkusen 1-0 Werder Bremen | 79' | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 39 |
| Jan 16, 2026 | Werder Bremen 3-3 Eintracht Frankfurt | 96' | 6.7 | 0 | 1 | 98 |
| Jan 13, 2026 | Borussia Dortmund 3-0 Werder Bremen | 90' | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 39 |
| Dec 20, 2025 | FC Augsburg 0-0 Werder Bremen | 97' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
| Dec 14, 2025 | Werder Bremen 0-4 VfB Stuttgart | 97' | 5.9 | 0 | 0 | 55 |
| Dec 07, 2025 | Hamburger SV 3-2 Werder Bremen | 93' | 5.9 | 0 | 0 | 75 |
| Nov 29, 2025 | Werder Bremen 1-1 1. FC Köln | 90' | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 68 |
| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2026 | VfL Wolfsburg vs Werder Bremen | 43 |
| Apr 04, 2026 | Werder Bremen vs RB Leipzig | 62 |
| Apr 11, 2026 | 1. FC Köln vs Werder Bremen | 39 |
| Apr 18, 2026 | Werder Bremen vs Hamburger SV | 44 |
| Apr 25, 2026 | VfB Stuttgart vs Werder Bremen | 51 |
| May 02, 2026 | Werder Bremen vs FC Augsburg | 33 |
| May 09, 2026 | 1899 Hoffenheim vs Werder Bremen | 65 |
| May 16, 2026 | Werder Bremen vs Borussia Dortmund | 68 |
Player Market Value
Track Yukinari Sugawara's transfer value changes and career value history
Current Value €6.0M
Peak Value €15.0M (Q4'23)
€15.0M €7.5M €0
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Yukinari Sugawara is Werder Bremen's bronze Creator, providing a necessary technical edge to the backline. Since arriving on loan from Southampton, the Japanese international has established himself as a vital cog in the machine, bringing extensive experience from his successful professional stints at AZ Alkmaar and Nagoya Grampus.
Having featured in 19 appearances and clocking 1,655 minutes, Sugawara is proving his durability at the highest level. As a SQUAD PLAYER, he has secured his place in the rotation, notably serving as the main tactical card in four of those outings. While his overall season ability is rated at 28, he is currently hitting top form with a Form rating of 67. His standout Passing dimension is the primary catalyst for Bremen's transition play, evidenced by his recent contribution of an assist in his last five matches. Despite the lack of major silverware in his career thus far, his consistent presence on the pitch demonstrates a high level of reliability.
With a current market value of €6M, Sugawara represents a tactical asset whose influence on the pitch often outweighs his recent valuation trend. As the season progresses, his ability to maintain this upward trajectory will be crucial for maintaining the team's overall tactical Balance during high-pressure matches.