
Makoto Okazaki
Kagoshima United/D/
Player Info
Makoto Okazaki is a solid and committed center-back anchoring the defense for J3 League side Kagoshima United. The 27-year-old defender is a model of consistency, known for his strong aerial duels, positional awareness, and leadership at the back. Okazaki's professional journey has been one of steady progression through the Japanese league pyramid. He cut his teeth in the lower regional leagues, where his defensive prowess was clear, earning him a move to Kagoshima United. At Kagoshima, he has become a defensive pillar, playing a key role in the team's campaigns and earning the respect of teammates and opponents alike with his no-nonsense approach. His primary focus is on defensive organization and clean sheets, often serving as the vocal leader of the backline. While competing for promotion from J3 remains the immediate team goal, Okazaki's individual contributions are invaluable to that objective. In essence, he is the type of reliable, tough-tackling defender that forms the foundation of any resilient team.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2026/01/31
Retirement
2025/01/31
Signed
2025/01/31
Signed
2025/01/30
Loan Ended
2025/01/30
Loan Ended
2024/07/16
Loan
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
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Statistics
2025
Matches
Games Played
17
Games Started
13
Minutes Per Game
1162
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
1
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
5
Accurate Passes Per Game
461
Key Passes Per Game
3
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
61
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
1
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
12
Interceptions Per Game
8
Clearances Per Game
63
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
1
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
9
Be Fouled Per Game
6

