Michael James Fitzgerald

€109KMarket Value

Albirex Niigata•Defender•

New Zealand

€109KMarket Value

Albirex Niigata•Defender•

New Zealand

6.9

Season Score

Sep 17, 1988

185 cm

Height

0.03

Goals/Match

Shirt Number

Card stats based on

2025

6.9

Season Score

Sep 17, 1988

185 cm

Height

0.03

Goals/Match

Shirt Number

Card stats based on

2025

Season Performance 18/19

All Competitions

7Matches

0Goals

0Assists

0Goal Contributions

77Mins/game

-Avg Rating

Career

Professional Career

MGAGxG

Kawasaki Frontale

2016/2017 - 2018/2019

140-0.00

Youth Career

MGAGxG

Albirex Niigata

2013/2014 - 2016/2017

283540.02

Career Progress

Appearances per Season

Appearance Distribution

159

Full match

Substituted off

From Bench

Michael James Fitzgerald — computed career insights

League seasons, computed

Season	League	Apps	Min	Goals	Assists	G+A / 90	Rating
2013	J-League	10	0	0	0	—	—
2025	J-League	35	889	1	0	0.1	6.92
2014	J-League	26	0	0	0	—	—
2015	J-League	29	0	0	0	—	—
2016	J-League	22	0	1	0	—	—
2019	J-League	3	270	0	0	0	—
2019	J2-League	7	630	0	0	0	—
2020	J2-League	38	3267	1	0	0.03	—
2021	J2-League	36	3220	0	0	0	—
2022	J2-League	23	1806	0	0	0	—
2023	J-League	6	450	0	0	0	7.06
2024	J-League	28	2148	0	1	0.04	7.09

Domestic league competitions only; G+A/90 computed from minutes actually played.

Career figures, computed

Best-rated season: 2024 · 7.09J-League
Lowest-rated season: 2025 · 6.92J-League
Career involvement (league): 0.02 G+A per 902 goals + 1 assists in 12680 league minutes on record
League seasons on record: 12 (2014–2025)
Clubs with recorded appearances: 2

Among position peers, computed

Rating percentile: 77thrating 7.09 vs 109 rated peers
Goals rank: #30 of 1090 goals
G+A per 90 percentile: 66th0.04 per 90

Cohort: 109 J-League defenders, 2024, min. 450 minutes. Computed by ranking the full league corpus, not taken from any feed.

Figures computed from the GioScore season-stats database · as of 2026-07-07

Rival Clubs(49)

Player stats against each opponent club

Team	MP	W	D	L	G	A		Last
Kashima Antlers	7	0	2	5	0	0	0	Oct 2018
Kawasaki Frontale	7	3	2	2	0	1	1	Sep 2023
Machida Zelvia	6	2	1	3	0	0	1	Jun 2025
Urawa Reds	5	0	2	3	0	1	2	Aug 2025
Tokyo Verdy	5	1	2	2	1	0	1	Mar 2021
Cerezo Osaka	5	1	3	1	0	0	0	Feb 2023
Nagoya Grampus	5	2	1	2	0	0	0	Dec 2013
Kashiwa Reysol	4	0	3	1	0	0	1	Apr 2025
Yokohama F. Marinos	4	2	2	0	0	0	1	Jun 2025
Avispa Fukuoka	4	2	0	2	0	1	0	Aug 2016
Kyoto Sanga	4	2	0	2	0	0	1	Jul 2025
Vissel Kobe	4	1	1	2	0	1	0	Oct 2025
Fagiano Okayama	4	0	2	2	0	0	2	Apr 2022
Sanfrecce Hiroshima	4	1	1	2	0	0	1	Jul 2025
Ventforet Kofu	3	1	2	0	0	0	0	Jun 2021
Shonan Bellmare	3	2	0	1	0	0	0	Nov 2025
Yokohama	3	1	1	1	0	0	1	Apr 2025
V-Varen Nagasaki	3	1	1	1	0	0	0	Sep 2018
Renofa Yamaguchi	3	2	1	0	0	0	0	Mar 2022
Gamba Osaka	3	0	1	2	0	0	1	Sep 2025

1–20 of 49

Transfers

Transfer History

Aug 13, 2019Transfer

Jan 5, 2017Transfer

Aug 6, 2013End of loan

Jan 1, 2012Loan

Dec 1, 2011End of loan

Jan 1, 2010Loan

Dec 1, 2009End of loan

Albirex Niigata

Japan Soccer College

Jan 1, 2009Loan

Trophies & Awards

2 titles won

Championships

Player Information

Albirex Niigata

Current Team

Date of Birth

Sep 17, 1988

Place of Birth

Tokoroa, Japan

Nationality

New Zealand

Height

185 cm

Weight

82 kg

Shirt Number

Age

37 years

Position

Defender

Market Value

€109K

Performance Overview

Season Rating

6.92

Highest: 6.9 | Lowest: 6.9

Goals/Game

0.03

Mins/Game

Pass Acc.

100%

Matches

Total played36

Started (Lineups)29

From Bench7

Total Minutes889

Minutes per game25

Attacking

Goals1

Penalties scored0

Scoring frequency889 min

Goals per game0.03

Shots total0

Shots on target0

Shots off target-

Shots per game0.0

Shots on target/game0.0

Hit Woodwork0

Big Chances Missed0

Passes

Assists0

Key passes5

Pass accuracy100%

Total passes737

Long Balls-

Long Balls Won-

Crosses5

Accurate Crosses1

Big Chances Created0

Defense

Tackles12

Interceptions11

Clearances-

Blocks2

Clean Sheets3

Goals Conceded0

Duels

Total Duels73

Duels Won39

Aerials Won-

Succ. Dribbles0

Cards

Yellow1

Yellow Red0

Red0

Career Statistics

career goals

career assists

total appearances

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About Michael James Fitzgerald

In 2025, Michael James Fitzgerald hit 1 goal over 35 J-League outings (889 minutes) and provided no assists — 0.1 goal involvements per 90. His average match rating for that season computes to 6.92. Measured against 109 J-League defenders with at least 450 minutes in 2024, he ranks in the 77th percentile by match rating — above the cohort median; on goals he ranks 30th of 109.

Since 2014 he has accumulated 12 league seasons across 2 clubs, with 2 goals and 1 assists over 12,680 minutes — 0.02 G+A per 90 career-wide. His best-rated season remains 2024 (7.09, J-League); his lowest was 2025 (6.92).

Full Career Record — Michael James Fitzgerald

Club-by-club totals

Club	Period	Apps	Goals	Assists	Minutes	YC	RC	Rating
Kawasaki Frontale	2016/2017 - 2018/2019	14	0	0	1080	—	—	—
Total		14	0	0	1080

Season-by-season statistics

Season	Club	Apps	Goals	Assists	Minutes	YC	RC	Rating
18/19	Kawasaki Frontale	7	0	—	540	1	0	—
17/18	Kawasaki Frontale	5	0	—	360	2	0	—

Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Michael James Fitzgerald play?

Michael James Fitzgerald plays as a Defender for Albirex Niigata in the J-League. He has scored 1 goals in 35 appearances in the J-League 2025, with an average rating of 6.9.

What team does Michael James Fitzgerald play for?

Michael James Fitzgerald currently plays for Albirex Niigata in the J-League.

How old is Michael James Fitzgerald?

Michael James Fitzgerald is 37 years old, born on September 17, 1988. At 37, he has already won 2 trophies in his professional career.

How tall is Michael James Fitzgerald?

Michael James Fitzgerald is 185 cm tall. He weighs 82 kg.

How many trophies has Michael James Fitzgerald won?

Michael James Fitzgerald has won 2 trophies throughout his career, demonstrating his quality at the highest competitive level. He currently plays for Albirex Niigata.