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Shu Kurata
Shu Kurata has played 2 matches in the J1 League for Gamba Osaka this season.
3 appearancesUpdated 03:17 Japan time
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Next matchShimizu S-Pulse v Gamba OsakaJ1 League · Sat 17 Oct, 13:00Shu Kurata in 2026/27
Shu Kurata has played 2 matches in the J1 League for Gamba Osaka this season. That is 102 minutes of league football and an average rating of 6.65. In all competitions: 3 appearances and 0 goals.
Last match: Newcastle Jets 1-3 Gamba Osaka on 13 October.
Next: Shimizu S-Pulse v Gamba Osaka, Saturday 17 October.
Shu Kurata has been at Gamba Osaka since 2012.
Key facts
- Club
- Gamba Osaka
- Position
- Midfielder
- Shirt
- 10
- Nationality
- Japan
- Age
- 37
- Born
- 26 November 1988
- Height
- Not in our data yet
- Foot
- Right
- Market value
- $78k (estimate)
2026/27 season
2026/27, all competitions
| Competition | Apps | Goals | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 2 | 0 | 6.65 |
| AFC Champions League | 1 | 0 | – |
| Total | 3 | 0 | 6.65 |
Shot positions for the J1 League aren't in our data yet. The numbers per match are in the bars next to it.
Per 90 minutes
J1 League, against the average league midfielder
Recent matches
Last 8 Gamba Osaka matches, all competitions
- Tue 13 OctACLat Newcastle JetsAFC Champions League
3-1W
- Fri 9 Oct
J1 League
at Kashima AntlersJ1 League · Did not play
0-2L
- Sat 3 Oct
JC
at Kashiwa ReysolJ.League Cup
4-5L
- Wed 23 Sept
EC
v TokushimaEmperors Cup
5-0W
- Sun 20 SeptJ1 League
v Vissel KobeJ1 League · Did not play
0-1L
- Tue 15 SeptACL
v Cong An Ha NoiAFC Champions League
4-1W
- Sat 12 SeptJ1 League
v FC TokyoJ1 League · Did not play
0-2L
- Sun 6 SeptJ1 League
at ChibaJ1 League · Did not play
0-2L
Career and transfers
Senior clubs, with reported fees
- 2012–Gamba OsakaLoan returnBack from loan at Cerezo Osaka36255
- 2011
Cerezo OsakaLoanLoan from Gamba Osaka1610
Honours
Trophies won with his clubs
- 2Emperor CupJapan, 2015/2016, 2014
- 1J2 LeagueJapan, 2013
- 1J1 LeagueJapan, 2014
- 1J-League CupJapan, 2014
- 1Super CupJapan, 2015
Availability and profile
Fitness, bans, national team and personal details
Availability
No reportNo injury or ban news in our data for the J1 League.
JapanSenior national team. Source: Wikidata (CC0), updated after each international window.
Profile
- Height
- Not in our data yet
- Preferred foot
- Right
- Date of birth
- 26 November 1988
- Birthplace
- Not in our data yet
Source: Wikidata (CC0) and our data feed
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# Request GET /api/v1/soccer/players/5498/season # Response (shortened) { "player": "Shu Kurata", "team": "Gamba Osaka", "goals": 0, "minutes": 102 }
Shu Kurata questions.
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How many goals has Shu Kurata scored this season?
0 goals in 3 matches this season, all competitions.
What position does Shu Kurata play?
Shu Kurata is a midfielder for Gamba Osaka, shirt number 10.
How old is Shu Kurata?
Shu Kurata is 37, born on 26 November 1988.
When did Shu Kurata join Gamba Osaka?
In 2012, as far as our data goes back.
When does Gamba Osaka play next?
Shimizu S-Pulse v Gamba Osaka, Saturday 17 October at 04:00 UTC.
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