Goal efficiency
How clinical and direct the player was in front of goal — volume, accuracy, and conversion.
FC Tokyo · Friendlies · Defender · #5 · Japan · 39 yrs
Y. Nagatomo plays as a defender for FC Tokyo. Y. Nagatomo is a represents Japan, 39 years old, defender, currently at FC Tokyo. Y. Nagatomo wears shirt number 5 for FC Tokyo. Y. Nagatomo was born in Saijo, Japan on 1986-09-12. Y. Nagatomo is 170 cm tall and weighs 68 kg. Y. Nagatomo's Sportra profile tracks season statistics across Friendlies, Kirin Cup, World Cup, World Cup - Qualification Asia, and other leagues. Y. Nagatomo's page brings together career clubs, trophies, injury history, multi-competition stats, and related news headlines. On Sportra you can explore Y. Nagatomo season statistics, transfer history, trophies, injury updates, and related news across every competition tracked in the profile.
| Date | Type | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-09-12 | Free |  Marseille MAR |  FC Tokyo TOK |
| 2020-08-31 | Free |  Galatasaray GAL | Marseille MAR |
| 2018-02-01 | Loan |  Inter INT | Galatasaray GAL |
Season intelligence
Profile as Defender: balanced output without a single dominant trait. Archetype: Balanced contributor. Season rating 6.8.
Scaled 0–99 from season output — map to fantasy, comparisons, or scouting cards.
Per-90 rates, efficiency ratios, and Sportra indices from season totals.
How clinical and direct the player was in front of goal — volume, accuracy, and conversion.
Playmaking output: assists, key passes, and custom chance-creation signals.
Isolation threat and progressive carrying — volume plus success rate.
How often they draw fouls and stay out of trouble with cards.
Tackles, duels, and off-ball defensive contribution.
Shot-stopping, goals conceded, and penalty saves.
Minutes, availability, and how central they were to the team.
Every tracked category for this league and season, grouped by Sportra.
The Mexican shot-stopper's historic campaign took a sudden swerve when an unexpected FIFA ruling on a special accolade capped off his tournament with a memorable and deeply emotional highlight. Joining the legendary ranks of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, Guillermo Ochoa anchored one of the most touching storylines of the 2026 World Cup. The Mexican shot-stopper’s historic campaign took a sudden swerve when an unexpected FIFA ruling on a special accolade capped off his tournament with a memorable and deeply emotional highlight. The 40-year-old goalkeeper had already written his name into World Cup history by being selected for his sixth tournament, but the circumstances around the honor created plenty of discussion. What followed before Mexico’s clash against Czechia turned into a celebration of longevity, perseverance, and a career built around unforgettable moments with the national team. Ochoa eventually receives FIFA’s ‘Legacy’ patch after initial controversy The special FIFA Legacy patch was introduced to recognize players who reached an extraordinary milestone of World Cup involvement. The badge was originally expected to belong to a very small group of legends, including Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Luka Modric, Manuel Neuer, and Yuto Nagatomo, who had appeared in at least five World Cup tournaments. However, Ochoa’s situation was different. Although the goalkeeper had been part of Mexico’s squads at six consecutive World Cups from 2006 to 2026, he did not play a single minute in the 2006 tournament in Germany or the 2010 edition in South Africa. Because of that, FIFA initially decided he did not meet the criteria for the patch. L E G A D O 💚🤍❤️Don Francisco Guillermo Ochoa Magaña. 🇲🇽Eso es todo. 😎#SomosMéxico pic.twitter.com/2VJx82zSfO— Selección Nacional (@miseleccionmx) June 25, 2026 The decision quickly caused debate among Mexican supporters, who argued that Ochoa’s influence and contribution to Mexico’s World Cup history deserved recognition. “Memo Ochoa does not have a patch for six World Cups. You cannot do this,” Mexican outlet Record Sports wrote after the initial decision became public. The report added that the Mexican Football Federation (FMF) contacted FIFA regarding the situation, and the governing body eventually changed its position. Before Mexico’s match against Czechia, images showed Ochoa wearing the Legacy patch on his shirt, officially placing him alongside some of soccer’s biggest names. Guillermo Ochoa #13 of Mexico looks on Historic farewell at the Azteca The recognition arrived on a night that already felt like a tribute to Ochoa’s remarkable international career. Mexico had already secured progress in the group stage, allowing head coach Javier Aguirre to give the veteran goalkeeper one final World Cup appearance. The moment arrived in the 77th minute when Ochoa replaced Raul Rangel. The Estadio Azteca erupted as thousands of supporters chanted his name, turning a substitution into an emotional farewell for a player who became a symbol of Mexican soccer. Mira como se emociona Guillermo Ochoa cuando Javier Aguirre le dice que va a jugar.🥹🇲🇽 pic.twitter.com/UZHhxFGdyq— “El Jefe” Águila (@ElJefeAguila) June 25, 2026 After the match, Ochoa reflected on the special atmosphere and the connection he has always had with the fans. “It’s the most beautiful thing, that they recognize your effort. I always try to do it for them, to leave a mark. I think today was a perfect ending,” Ochoa said. La neta cuando Memo Ochoa fue titular en 3 mundiales , fue el mejor jugador de #Mexico en esos mundiales .Merecido agradecimiento !!! 154 juegos portando la camiseta de la selección Oleeee Oleee oleeee Memooo memooo 🎶 pic.twitter.com/M4C4zBRxPW— KDB (@KDBX49) June 25, 2026 The goalkeeper also spoke about the importance of returning to the stadium where his soccer journey began. “I felt the affection in the stadium where I was born, the stadium where I grew up,” he explained. “I wanted to be on the field and
Veterans such as Messi and Modric are much in evidence at the finals, but an obsession with celebrity may undermine PortugalIt turns out that 2022 wasn’t Lionel Messi’s last dance after all. He will turn 39 during the World Cup, but despite concerns over the “muscular overload” that led to him limping out of Inter Miami’s 6-4 win over Philadelphia Union on Sunday, he remains the figure on whom Argentinian hopes rely.Messi won’t be the only veteran in Canada, the US and Mexico: Cristiano Ronaldo, aged 41, will also be there – inevitably, given how his career and Messi’s seem inextricably bound. So will Luka Modric and Edin Dzeko, plus the goalkeepers Manuel Neuer, Craig Gordon, Guillermo Ochoa and Vozinha, all of whom are 40. And there is one 39-year-old other than Messi: the Japan defender Yuto Nagatomo. Continue reading...
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