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SKShu Kurata

Shu Kurata

€128KMarket Value
Gamba Osaka
Gamba Osaka•Midfielder•
JapanJapan
6.5
Season Score
37
Nov 26, 1988
172 cm
Height
10
Shirt Number
Card stats based on
2026/2027

Performance Overview

Season Performance 26/27
All Competitions
Matches
3
Goals
0
Assists
0
Goal Contributions
0
Mins/game
39
Avg Rating
6.51
Career Statistics

Career

Career Progress

Career Progress

Appearances per Season

Appearance Distribution

14
Full match
37
Substituted off
50
From Bench

Shu Kurata — computed career insights

Career figures, computed
Best-rated season
2017 · 7.06J1 League
Lowest-rated season
2024 · 6.74J1 League
Rating trend
-0.18last 2 rated seasons vs career average before them (min. 5 apps)
Career involvement (league)
0.23 G+A per 9057 goals + 20 assists across 18 league seasons (per-90 from 19449 minutes on record)
League seasons on record
18 (2009–2026)
Clubs with recorded appearances
3
Among position peers, computed
Rating percentile
25thrating 6.77 vs 129 rated peers
Goals rank
#13 of 1304 goals
G+A per 90 percentile
92nd0.57 per 90

Cohort: 130 J1 League midfielders, 2025, 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 2026-09-04

Rival Clubs(50)

Player stats against each opponent club

TeamMPWDLGA
Nagoya GrampusNagoya Grampus63030110
Kashima AntlersKashima Antlers50140000
Kawasaki FrontaleKawasaki Frontale51222000
Urawa RedsUrawa Reds42110000
Yokohama F. MarinosYokohama F. Marinos40130000
FC TokyoFC Tokyo41120000
Shimizu S-PulseShimizu S-Pulse42200001
Júbilo IwataJúbilo Iwata42200120
Sanfrecce HiroshimaSanfrecce Hiroshima40311010
Shonan BellmareShonan Bellmare31110000
Tokyo VerdyTokyo Verdy32100000
Jeonbuk MotorsJeonbuk Motors32011000
Kyoto SangaKyoto Sanga31110000
Sagan TosuSagan Tosu21011000
SeoulSeoul22001100
EasternEastern22000000
Pohang SteelersPohang Steelers21100000
Ventforet KofuVentforet Kofu21011010
YokohamaYokohama21100000
Consadole SapporoConsadole Sapporo20110000
1–20 of 50
Transfers

Transfers

Transfer History

Cerezo Osaka
Cerezo Osaka
Gamba Osaka
Gamba Osaka
Jan 31, 2012End of loan
Gamba Osaka
Gamba Osaka
Cerezo Osaka
Cerezo Osaka
Feb 1, 2011Loan
JEF United
JEF United
Gamba Osaka
Gamba Osaka
Jan 31, 2011End of loan
Gamba Osaka
Gamba Osaka
JEF United
JEF United
Feb 1, 2010Loan
Trophies

Trophies & Awards

2 titles won

Championships

J1 League
J1 League
1x Winner(2014)
1x
Emperor Cup
Emperor Cup
1x Winner(2015)
1x

About Shu Kurata

Across 20 J1 League appearances in 2025 (635 minutes), Shu Kurata scored 4 goals but did not register an assist — 0.57 goal involvements per 90. That season graded out at an average match rating of 6.77. Within a cohort of 130 J1 League midfielders with a minimum of 450 minutes in 2025, he places in the 25th percentile by match rating — goals rank: 13th of 130.

His league record spans 18 seasons (2009–2026) across 3 clubs. No season rated higher than 2017 (7.06, J1 League); none lower than 2024 (6.74). Compared with his earlier career average, the last two rated seasons are down by 0.18.

Those league minutes are spread over 2 domestic leagues: J1 League (403 appearances, 49 goals) and J2-League (44 appearances, 8 goals). He reached 25 league appearances in 11 of those 18 campaigns. Across 2019–2021, the heaviest three-year block, he totalled 102 league appearances (34 a season).

Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Shu Kurata play?
Shu Kurata plays as a Midfielder for Gamba Osaka in the AFC Champions League Elite. He has played 14 minutes across 1 appearance in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027.
What team does Shu Kurata play for?
Shu Kurata currently plays for Gamba Osaka in the AFC Champions League Elite. He has 1 appearance in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027.
How old is Shu Kurata?
Shu Kurata is 37 years old, born on November 26, 1988. He is from Japan. At 37, he has already won 2 trophies in his professional career.
How tall is Shu Kurata?
Shu Kurata is 172 cm tall. He weighs 68 kg. His preferred foot is the right.
How many trophies has Shu Kurata won?
Shu Kurata has won 2 trophies throughout his career. He currently plays for Gamba Osaka.
What nationality is Shu Kurata?
Shu Kurata is from Japan and represents them at international level. At club level, he plays for Gamba Osaka.