DAICHI KAMADA
Attacker · Crystal Palace · Premier League
“Defensive midfielder whose reading of play is genuinely elite-tier.”
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Defensive midfielder whose reading of play is genuinely elite-tier.
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What he’s worth on the pitch today — our number, not the market’s. Defensive midfielder whose reading of play is genuinely elite-tier.
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Scouting report
GoalPost confidence
78%
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GoalPost verdict
Defensive midfielder whose reading of play is genuinely elite-tier.
Impact
Useful
Form Trend
Tracked
Peak Age
26-28
Potential
Role fit
Overall profile
Attacking DNA
Elite strengths
Current-season output
9Primary GoalPost strength relative to role peers
Role reliability
49Reliable plus trait in current sample
Availability signal
42Repeatable action profile in this role
Tournament context
77Positive contributor in team context
Watch-outs
Direct threat
Movement
Counter attacks
Per-90 breakdown
Detailed per-90 metrics compared to role peers
0.05
0.57
per 90
0.21
9%
49%
1.22
3.2
Key metrics
Goals / 90
0.05
season rate
Shots / 90
0.57
shot volume
Shot accuracy
36%
8/22 on target
Conversion
9%
goals per shot
Dribbles / 90
0.49
success rate proxy
Key passes / 90
1.22
chance creation
Player intelligence
Workrate
Defensive actions & pressing intensity
Ball progression
Progressive carries & passing impact
Team impact
Awaiting impact sample
Playing style
Kamada operates as a ball-winning hub in the box-to-box zone, positioning himself to intercept and suffocate passing lanes before they open. His strength lies in anticipation rather than reaction—he reads opponent movement and shape with uncommon clarity, allowing him to break up play with minimal fuss. In possession, he's a steady, intelligent recycler who uses his positional awareness to initiate transitions.
View style breakdown →World Cup 2026 outlook
In his prime years, Kamada remains a central figure for Japan's midfield architecture, though he remains unconfirmed for the 2026 squad. His defensive intelligence makes him a linchpin in any competitive environment where midfield control matters.
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Analysis overview
Kamada operates as a ball-winning hub in the box-to-box zone, positioning himself to intercept and suffocate passing lanes before they open. His strength lies in anticipation rather than reaction—he reads opponent movement and shape with uncommon clarity, allowing him to break up play with minimal fuss. In possession, he's a steady, intelligent recycler who uses his positional awareness to initiate transitions.
Player impact
awaiting on-pitch impact sample
Style profile
How he plays
Shot profile
Shots / 90
0.57
SoT / 90
0.21
Accuracy
36%
Conversion
9%
Goal Threat coverage is not available for this player yet, so this card shows only raw shooting rates.
Source context
Role read
Attacker
Primary scouting role derived from position and season profile.
Availability
Managed
Recent injury history is present, so workload context matters.
Coverage
4 recent matches
Recent match-form rows are loaded for performance and trend surfaces.
Player intelligence
Workrate
Defensive actions & pressing intensity
Ball progression
Progressive carries & passing impact
Team impact
Awaiting measured on-pitch impact sample
Ball carrying impact
Drives progress through pace and close control.
Finishing impact
Converts chances at a rate above role expectation.
Creative impact
Creates chances through runs and combinations.
Defensive impact
Presses and recovers possession effectively.
Clutch factor
Delivers in high-pressure and big moments.
Scouting summary
Defensive midfielder whose reading of play is genuinely elite-tier.
Performance overview
2024/25 season by competition
| Competition | Apps | Goals | Assists | Mins | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Community Shield | 1 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 6.3 |
 Friendlies | 5 | 1 | 0 | 255 | 6.83 |
 League Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 | 180 | 7.1 |
 Premier League | 28 | 0 | 0 | 1,908 | 6.86 |
 UEFA Europa Conference League | 14 | 1 | 4 | 1,091 | 7.13 |
| Total | 50 | 2 | 4 | 3,463 | 6.84 |
Form (last 4 matches)
Each dot is one match rating.
Advanced performance
Goals
0.05
Shots
0.57
per 90
Shots on target
0.16
Conversion %
9%
Dribbles
49%
Key passes
1.22
Pass accuracy
77%
Fouls won
1.27
per 90
Def actions
3.17
pressure work
Match-by-match breakdown
| Date | Opponent | Competition | Result | Mins | Goals | Assists | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29 |  Brazil | World Cup | L2-1 | 78 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| Jun 25 |  Sweden | World Cup | D1-1 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| Jun 21 |  Tunisia | World Cup | W0-4 | 73 | 1 | 0 | 7.2 |
| Jun 14 |  Netherlands | World Cup | D2-2 | 94 | 1 | 0 | 7.7 |
Minutes played
Total minutes
Premier League1,908 (55%)UEFA Europa Conference League1,091 (32%)Friendlies255 (7%)League Cup180 (5%)Career timeline
Career stats by season
| Season | Club | Competition | Apps | Goals | Assists | G/A per 90 | Avg rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 |  Japan | World Cup - Qualification Asia | 17 | 7 | 1 | 0.47 | 7.23 |
| 2025/26 |  Crystal Palace | Premier League | 50 | 2 | 4 | 0.12 | 6.95 |
| 2024/25 | Crystal Palace | Premier League | 47 | 2 | 3 | 0.11 | 6.95 |
| 2023/24 |  Lazio | Serie A | 42 | 2 | 2 | 0.10 | 6.90 |
| 2022/23 |  Eintracht Frankfurt | Bundesliga | 65 | 21 | 6 | 0.42 | 7.01 |
Career highlights
Community Shield
2025
DFB Pokal
2017/2018
FA Cup
2024/2025
UEFA Europa League
2021/2022
Career timeline detail
Crystal Palace
2024 – Present
Apps
97
Goals
4
Assists
7
Minutes
5,963
Competition breakdown
| Premier League | 50 app | 2 g | 6.95 |
| Premier League | 47 app | 2 g | 6.95 |
Goal timeline
4 goals in selected spell
Career milestones
International career
Japan
WC trophies
0
Avg rating
6.95
Major tournaments
World Cup 2026
United States · Canada · Mexico
Jun 11 – Jul 19, 2026
days to go
Japan
Group context
Tournament overview
In his prime years, Kamada remains a central figure for Japan's midfield architecture, though he remains unconfirmed for the 2026 squad. His defensive intelligence makes him a linchpin in any competitive environment where midfield control matters.
Appearances
8
Best finish
Round
FIFA rank
18
Titles
0
Japan · group
Current GoalPost form
GPS
70
Avg rating
6.95
Minutes
3,463
G/A 90
0.16
Current club-season GoalPost context only. Player-level World Cup form appears when tournament history is ingested.
Tournament role
Current GoalPost signals
Tournament history coverage
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Japan · fixtures
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14 | Netherlands | AT&T Stadium | 8:00 PM |
| Jun 21 | Tunisia | Estadio BBVA | 4:00 AM |
| Jun 25 | Sweden | AT&T Stadium | 11:00 PM |
D. Kamada · projection status
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