Masaru Kato
Tochigi City/M/
JapanPlayer Info
Masaru Kato is a composed and technically sound Japanese central midfielder currently playing for Tochigi City. The 34-year-old, standing at 174cm, is the archetypal midfield metronome, responsible for dictating the tempo of his team's play from the heart of the pitch. His game is built on excellent passing range, vision, and an ability to retain possession under pressure. Kato's career has seen him act as the crucial link between defense and attack for his sides, often dropping deep to collect the ball and initiate offensive sequences. His intelligence and reading of the game allow him to break up opposition play and distribute efficiently, making him a fundamental piece of his team's tactical structure.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2026/01/29
V-Varen Nagasaki
Tochigi CitySigned
2021/01/31
Albirex NiigataV-Varen NagasakiTransfer
2021/01/30
V-Varen NagasakiAlbirex NiigataLoan Ended
2020/01/31
Albirex NiigataV-Varen NagasakiLoan
2020/01/30
Avispa FukuokaAlbirex NiigataLoan Ended
2019/07/28
Albirex NiigataAvispa FukuokaLoan
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
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Statistics
Tochigi City
J2/J3 League2026
Matches
Games Played
4
Games Started
3
Minutes Per Game
256
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
0
Accurate Passes Per Game
43
Key Passes Per Game
0
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
1
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
0
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
4
Interceptions Per Game
1
Clearances Per Game
2
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
0
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
4
Be Fouled Per Game
1