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Height
5
Shirt
37 years
Sep 17, 1988
Right
Preferred foot
New Zealand
Country
€217.1K
Transfer value
Position
Primary
Center-back
CB

Player traits

Stats compared to other center-backs
Touches96%Shot attempts6%Goals52%
Chances created83%Aerial duels won44%Defensive contributions31%

J. League 2025

1
Goals
0
Assists
30
Started
31
Matches
2,592
Minutes played
6.54
Rating
7
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Match stats

Dec 6, 2025

FC Tokyo
D1-1
85
0
0
1
0
6.7

Nov 30, 2025

Kashiwa Reysol
L1-3
90
0
0
1
0
5.9

Nov 8, 2025

Shonan Bellmare
L5-2
90
0
0
0
0
5.3

Oct 26, 2025

Vissel Kobe
D2-2
0
0
0
0
0
-

Oct 18, 2025

Tokyo Verdy
L1-0
45
0
0
0
0
6.3

Oct 4, 2025

Fagiano Okayama FC
D1-1
90
0
0
0
0
7.2

Sep 27, 2025

Gamba Osaka
L4-2
90
0
0
0
0
4.2

Sep 23, 2025

Nagoya Grampus
D0-0
90
0
0
0
0
7.4

Sep 20, 2025

Yokohama FC
L1-0
90
0
0
0
0
6.7

Sep 13, 2025

Shimizu S-Pulse
L0-1
90
0
0
0
0
6.9
Albirex Niigata

Dec 6, 2025

J. League
FC Tokyo
1-1
85‎’‎
6.7

Nov 30, 2025

J. League
Kashiwa Reysol
1-3
90‎’‎
5.9

Nov 8, 2025

J. League
Shonan Bellmare
5-2
90‎’‎
5.3

Oct 26, 2025

J. League
Vissel Kobe
2-2
Bench

Oct 18, 2025

J. League
Tokyo Verdy
1-0
45‎’‎
6.3
2025

Season shot map

On target: 25%
  • 4Shots
  • 1Goals
  • 0.28xG
2 - 2
Shot typeRight footSituationFrom cornerResultGoal
0.10xG0.18xGOT
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Season performance
Minutes played: 2,592

Shooting

Goals
1
Expected goals (xG)
0.28
xG on target (xGOT)
0.18
Non-penalty xG
0.28
Shots
4
Shots on target
1
Headed shots
1

Passing

Assists
0
Expected assists (xA)
1.04
Successful passes
1,817
Successful passes %
88.6%
Accurate long balls
104
Accurate long balls %
44.4%
Chances created
11
Big chances created
2
Successful crosses
2
Successful crosses %
28.6%

Possession

Successful dribbles
3
Successful dribbles %
75.0%
Duels won
102
Duels won %
51.0%
Aerial duels won
60
Aerial duels won %
52.6%
Touches
2,386
Touches in opposition box
9
Dispossessed
4
Fouls won
15

Defending

Penalties conceded
1
Tackles
25
Interceptions
29
Blocked shots
17
Fouls committed
26
Recoveries
131
Possession won final 3rd
1
Dribbled past
16
Clearances
148
Clean sheets
2
Goals conceded while on pitch
49
xG against while on pitch
39.14

Discipline

Yellow cards
7
Red cards
0

News

About

Michael James Fitzgerald is a 37-year-old football player who plays as a center back for Albirex Niigata, born on September 17, 1988, who is right-footed. Follow Michael James Fitzgerald on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2025 J. League season, Michael James Fitzgerald has recorded 1 goal, 0 assists, 2,592 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.54, 7 yellow cards.

Michael James Fitzgerald scores highly on Started, Minutes, and Matches compared to center backs in the J. League.

Michael James Fitzgerald's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Michael James Fitzgerald's next match is on February 8, 2026 when Albirex Niigata face Ehime FC in the J. League 2/3 100 Year Vision League West-A.

Explore Michael James Fitzgerald's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

View Michael James Fitzgerald's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

Michael James Fitzgerald currently plays for Albirex Niigata alongside Jason Geria, Tetsuya Kato, Yusuke Onishi, Eiji Shirai, Danilo, Riku Ochiai, Chihiro Konagaya, Fumiya Hayakawa, Kazuyoshi Shimabuku, Yamato Wakatsuki, Yuji Hoshi, Ryuga Tashiro, Taiki Arai, Daisuke Yoshimitsu, Riita Mori, Soya Fujiwara, Mihiro Sato, Takuya Shimamura, Jin Okumura, Toshiya Matsuoka, Yudai Fujiwara, Kodai Mori, Aozora Ishiyama, Keisuke Kasai, Yushin Otake, Matheus Moraes, Noam Baumann, Abdelrahman Boudah, Shota Uchiyama, Kakeru Funaki, Jimpei Yoshida, and Yuji Ono. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Michael James Fitzgerald's career has also included time at Kawasaki Frontale, Albirex Niigata, and V-Varen Nagasaki.

On the international stage, Michael James Fitzgerald has represented New Zealand.

Michael James Fitzgerald is from New Zealand, and the national team includes Alex Paulsen, Andre De Jong, Ben Waine, Benjamin Old, Bill Poni Tuiloma, Callum McCowatt, Chris Wood, Dalton Wilkins, Elijah Just, Finn Surman, Francis De Vries, George Stanger, Jayden Smith, Joe Bell, Lukas Kelly-Heald, Marko Stamenic, Matthew Garbett, Max Crocombe, Michael Boxall, Nikola Tzanev, Owen Parker-Price, Ryan Thomas, Sarpreet Singh, Tim Payne, Tommy Smith, and Tyler Bindon. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, Michael James Fitzgerald has won 5 titles: J2 League (2022) with Albirex Niigata, J. League (2018, 2017) and Super Cup (2019) with Kawasaki Frontale, and Japan Football League (2012) with V-Varen Nagasaki.

Michael James Fitzgerald has competed in J. League and J. League 2. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Michael James Fitzgerald, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Michael James Fitzgerald to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.

Player traits

Stats compared to other center-backs
Touches96%Shot attempts6%Goals52%
Chances created83%Aerial duels won44%Defensive contributions31%

Career

Senior career

Albirex NiigataAug 2019 - now
213
5
12
0
110
2
1
0

National team

3
0
  • Matches
  • Goals
Trophies

Albirex Niigata

Japan
1
J2 League(2022)

Kawasaki Frontale

Japan
2
J. League(2018 · 2017)
1
Super Cup(2019)

V-Varen Nagasaki

Japan
1
Japan Football League(2012)

News

About

Michael James Fitzgerald is a 37-year-old football player who plays as a center back for Albirex Niigata, born on September 17, 1988, who is right-footed. Follow Michael James Fitzgerald on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2025 J. League season, Michael James Fitzgerald has recorded 1 goal, 0 assists, 2,592 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.54, 7 yellow cards.

Michael James Fitzgerald scores highly on Started, Minutes, and Matches compared to center backs in the J. League.

Michael James Fitzgerald's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Michael James Fitzgerald's next match is on February 8, 2026 when Albirex Niigata face Ehime FC in the J. League 2/3 100 Year Vision League West-A.

Explore Michael James Fitzgerald's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

View Michael James Fitzgerald's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

Michael James Fitzgerald currently plays for Albirex Niigata alongside Jason Geria, Tetsuya Kato, Yusuke Onishi, Eiji Shirai, Danilo, Riku Ochiai, Chihiro Konagaya, Fumiya Hayakawa, Kazuyoshi Shimabuku, Yamato Wakatsuki, Yuji Hoshi, Ryuga Tashiro, Taiki Arai, Daisuke Yoshimitsu, Riita Mori, Soya Fujiwara, Mihiro Sato, Takuya Shimamura, Jin Okumura, Toshiya Matsuoka, Yudai Fujiwara, Kodai Mori, Aozora Ishiyama, Keisuke Kasai, Yushin Otake, Matheus Moraes, Noam Baumann, Abdelrahman Boudah, Shota Uchiyama, Kakeru Funaki, Jimpei Yoshida, and Yuji Ono. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Michael James Fitzgerald's career has also included time at Kawasaki Frontale, Albirex Niigata, and V-Varen Nagasaki.

On the international stage, Michael James Fitzgerald has represented New Zealand.

Michael James Fitzgerald is from New Zealand, and the national team includes Alex Paulsen, Andre De Jong, Ben Waine, Benjamin Old, Bill Poni Tuiloma, Callum McCowatt, Chris Wood, Dalton Wilkins, Elijah Just, Finn Surman, Francis De Vries, George Stanger, Jayden Smith, Joe Bell, Lukas Kelly-Heald, Marko Stamenic, Matthew Garbett, Max Crocombe, Michael Boxall, Nikola Tzanev, Owen Parker-Price, Ryan Thomas, Sarpreet Singh, Tim Payne, Tommy Smith, and Tyler Bindon. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, Michael James Fitzgerald has won 5 titles: J2 League (2022) with Albirex Niigata, J. League (2018, 2017) and Super Cup (2019) with Kawasaki Frontale, and Japan Football League (2012) with V-Varen Nagasaki.

Michael James Fitzgerald has competed in J. League and J. League 2. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Michael James Fitzgerald, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Michael James Fitzgerald to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.