Gaku Shibasaki
Kashima Antlers/M/
JapanPlayer Info
Gaku Shibasaki is a seasoned Japanese defensive midfielder, currently anchoring the midfield for the storied Kashima Antlers, and is widely recognized for his composed passing and tenacious defensive work. The 33-year-old rose to prominence with Kashima, making his debut in 2011 and quickly establishing himself as a key figure in their engine room, winning the J1 League title in 2016. His career took a notable turn with a high-profile move to Spain's CD Tenerife and later to Getafe CF, where he became the first Japanese player to score in a La Liga match for the club, showcasing his ability on the European stage. He also had a stint with Deportivo La Coruña. Shibasaki returned to his boyhood club, Kashima Antlers, in 2021, bringing his European experience back to the J-League. His main honors include multiple J1 League titles and the Emperor's Cup with Kashima. Known for his crisp long-range passing and tactical discipline, Shibasaki's career is defined by a quiet leadership and technical proficiency that has made him a mainstay for both club and country over the years.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2023/09/03
Free Player
Kashima AntlersSigned
2023/06/30
CD LeganesFree PlayerTerminated
2020/09/03
RC DeportivoCD LeganesSigned
2019/07/13
GetafeRC DeportivoSigned
2017/07/16
TenerifeGetafeSigned
2017/01/30
Kashima AntlersTenerifeSigned
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
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Statistics
Kashima AntlersJPN J12025
Matches
Games Played
19
Games Started
13
Minutes Per Game
969
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
12
Accurate Passes Per Game
479
Key Passes Per Game
12
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
25
Accurate Crosses Per Game
4
Success Dribbles Per Game
8
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
23
Interceptions Per Game
17
Clearances Per Game
18
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
2
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
8
Be Fouled Per Game
7