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Height
10
Shirt
37 years
Nov 26, 1988
Right
Preferred foot
Japan
Country
€178.4K
Transfer value
Position
Primary
Left Winger
Others
Attacking Midfielder
AM
LW

Player traits

Stats compared to other attacking midfielders/wingers
Touches59%Shot attempts57%Goals65%
Chances created8%Aerial duels won40%Defensive contributions92%

J. League 100 Year Vision League West 2026

0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Started
1
Matches
90
Minutes played
7.07
Rating
0
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Match stats

Feb 15

Nagoya Grampus
D0-0
90
0
0
0
0
7.1

Feb 12

Pohang Steelers
D1-1
29
0
0
0
0
6.3

Feb 7

Cerezo Osaka
D0-0
0
0
0
0
0
-

Dec 11, 2025

Ratchaburi FC
W2-0
0
0
0
0
0
-

Dec 6, 2025

Tokyo Verdy
W4-1
61
0
0
0
0
6.6

Nov 30, 2025

Avispa Fukuoka
L1-0
0
0
0
0
0
-

Nov 27, 2025

Eastern Sports Club
W0-5
26
0
0
0
0
6.5

Nov 9, 2025

Vissel Kobe
D1-1
0
0
0
0
0
-

Nov 5, 2025

Nam Dinh
W0-1
28
0
0
1
0
5.9

Oct 25, 2025

Nagoya Grampus
W0-2
0
0
0
0
0
-
Gamba Osaka

Feb 15

J. League 100 Year Vision League West
Nagoya Grampus
0-0
90‎’‎
7.1

Feb 12

AFC Champions League Two Final Stage
Pohang Steelers
1-1
29‎’‎
6.3

Feb 7

J. League 100 Year Vision League West
Cerezo Osaka
0-0
Bench

Dec 11, 2025

AFC Champions League Two Grp. F
Ratchaburi FC
2-0
Bench

Dec 6, 2025

J. League
Tokyo Verdy
4-1
61‎’‎
6.6
2026

Season shot map

On target: 67%
  • 3Shots
  • 0Goals
  • 0.12xG
0 - 0
Shot typeLeft footSituationRegular playResultAttempt saved
0.05xG0.19xGOT
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Season performance
Minutes played: 90

Shooting

Goals
0
Expected goals (xG)
0.12
xG on target (xGOT)
0.21
Non-penalty xG
0.12
Shots
3
Shots on target
2

Passing

Assists
0
Expected assists (xA)
0.05
Successful passes
27
Successful passes %
93.1%
Accurate long balls
1
Accurate long balls %
50.0%
Chances created
1

Possession

Successful dribbles
1
Successful dribbles %
50.0%
Duels won
3
Duels won %
42.9%
Touches
48
Touches in opposition box
3
Dispossessed
3

Defending

Tackles
2
Blocked shots
1
Recoveries
2
Clearances
2
Clean sheets
1
Goals conceded while on pitch
0
xG against while on pitch
1.32

Discipline

Yellow cards
0
Red cards
0

News

About

Shu Kurata is a 37-year-old football player who plays as a left winger for Gamba Osaka, born on November 26, 1988, who is right-footed. Follow Shu Kurata on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2026 J. League 100 Year Vision League West season, Shu Kurata has recorded 0 goals, 0 assists, 90 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 7.07.

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

Shu Kurata's next match is on February 19, 2026 when Gamba Osaka face Pohang Steelers in the AFC Champions League Two Final Stage.

Explore Shu Kurata'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 Shu Kurata's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

Shu Kurata currently plays for Gamba Osaka alongside Asahi Uenaka, Ginjiro Ikegaya, Makoto Mitsuta, Shinya Nakano, Taiki Tono, Takato Yamamoto, Yuki Yoshihara, Yuya Yokoi, Masaaki Higashiguchi, Shota Fukuoka, Riku Handa, Shinnosuke Nakatani, Genta Miura, Takashi Usami, Ryotaro Meshino, Daichi Hayashi, Issam Jebali, Shuto Abe, Takeru Kishimoto, Tokuma Suzuki, Yuma Nobata, Ryoya Yamashita, Rui Araki, Ryo Hatsuse, Jun Ichimori, Deniz Hümmet, Rin Mito, Aolin Zhang, Naru Nakatsumi, Gaku Nawata, Shoji Toyama, Jiro Nakamura, Harumi Minamino, Kanji Okunuki, Shogo Sasaki, and Welton. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Shu Kurata's career has also included time at Cerezo Osaka, JEF United Chiba, and Gamba Osaka.

On the international stage, Shu Kurata has represented Japan.

Shu Kurata is from Japan, and the national team includes Ao Tanaka, Ayase Ueda, Ayumu Seko, Daichi Kamada, Daiki Hashioka, Daizen Maeda, Henry Mochizuki, Joel Chima Fujita, Junnosuke Suzuki, Junya Ito, Kaishu Sano, Keisuke Osako, Keito Nakamura, Koki Ogawa, Koki Saito, Ritsu Doan, Shogo Taniguchi, Shuto Machino, Takefusa Kubo, Takumi Minamino, Tomoki Hayakawa, Tomoya Ando, Tsuyoshi Watanabe, Wataru Endo, Yuki Soma, Yuto Nagatomo, and Zion Suzuki. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, Shu Kurata has won 6 titles: J2 League (2013), J1 League (2014), Super Cup (2015), J-League Cup (2014), and Emperor Cup (2015, 2014) with Gamba Osaka.

Shu Kurata has competed in J. League 100 Year Vision League West, AFC Champions League Two, and AFC Champions League Elite. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

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

Player traits

Stats compared to other attacking midfielders/wingers
Touches59%Shot attempts57%Goals65%
Chances created8%Aerial duels won40%Defensive contributions92%

Career

Senior career

Gamba OsakaMar 2012 - now
524
68
43
11
29
8
4
0

National team

9
2
  • Matches
  • Goals
Trophies

Gamba Osaka

Japan
1
J2 League(2013)
1
J1 League(2014)
1
Super Cup(2015)
2
Emperor Cup(2015 · 2014)

News

About

Shu Kurata is a 37-year-old football player who plays as a left winger for Gamba Osaka, born on November 26, 1988, who is right-footed. Follow Shu Kurata on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2026 J. League 100 Year Vision League West season, Shu Kurata has recorded 0 goals, 0 assists, 90 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 7.07.

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

Shu Kurata's next match is on February 19, 2026 when Gamba Osaka face Pohang Steelers in the AFC Champions League Two Final Stage.

Explore Shu Kurata'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 Shu Kurata's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

Shu Kurata currently plays for Gamba Osaka alongside Asahi Uenaka, Ginjiro Ikegaya, Makoto Mitsuta, Shinya Nakano, Taiki Tono, Takato Yamamoto, Yuki Yoshihara, Yuya Yokoi, Masaaki Higashiguchi, Shota Fukuoka, Riku Handa, Shinnosuke Nakatani, Genta Miura, Takashi Usami, Ryotaro Meshino, Daichi Hayashi, Issam Jebali, Shuto Abe, Takeru Kishimoto, Tokuma Suzuki, Yuma Nobata, Ryoya Yamashita, Rui Araki, Ryo Hatsuse, Jun Ichimori, Deniz Hümmet, Rin Mito, Aolin Zhang, Naru Nakatsumi, Gaku Nawata, Shoji Toyama, Jiro Nakamura, Harumi Minamino, Kanji Okunuki, Shogo Sasaki, and Welton. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Shu Kurata's career has also included time at Cerezo Osaka, JEF United Chiba, and Gamba Osaka.

On the international stage, Shu Kurata has represented Japan.

Shu Kurata is from Japan, and the national team includes Ao Tanaka, Ayase Ueda, Ayumu Seko, Daichi Kamada, Daiki Hashioka, Daizen Maeda, Henry Mochizuki, Joel Chima Fujita, Junnosuke Suzuki, Junya Ito, Kaishu Sano, Keisuke Osako, Keito Nakamura, Koki Ogawa, Koki Saito, Ritsu Doan, Shogo Taniguchi, Shuto Machino, Takefusa Kubo, Takumi Minamino, Tomoki Hayakawa, Tomoya Ando, Tsuyoshi Watanabe, Wataru Endo, Yuki Soma, Yuto Nagatomo, and Zion Suzuki. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, Shu Kurata has won 6 titles: J2 League (2013), J1 League (2014), Super Cup (2015), J-League Cup (2014), and Emperor Cup (2015, 2014) with Gamba Osaka.

Shu Kurata has competed in J. League 100 Year Vision League West, AFC Champions League Two, and AFC Champions League Elite. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

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