Japan Interceptions Stats 2026
Japan Interceptions Stats 2023
Japan have recorded 24 interceptions across 5 AFC Asian Cup games in 2023, averaging 4.8 per match. T. Minamino leads the squad with 4 interceptions - 1.33 per game. Y. Sugawara is next with 4.
Japan Interceptions: Form & Insights
Over their last 10 games, Japan are averaging 4.8 interceptions per match - T. Minamino leads that period with 4. Use the match-by-match table above to compare interceptions game by game, with home and away filters ahead of Japan vs Brazil on 14.11.2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many interceptions do Japan average per game?
Japan average 4.8 interceptions per AFC Asian Cup game in 2023, based on 5 matches. Over their last 10 games that figure is 4.8 per match.
Who leads Japan for interceptions?
T. Minamino leads Japan for interceptions in 2023 with 4 in AFC Asian Cup - an average of 1.33 per game. Y. Sugawara is second with 4.
How do Japan's interceptions break down home vs away?
Use the Home / Away filter above the data table to compare Japan's interceptions totals and per-game averages split by venue across 2023.
Japan player interceptions rates
| Player |
Position |
Apps |
Interceptions |
Per game |
1+ hit rate |
| Kaishu Sano | midfielder | 5 | 10 | 2 | 100% |
| Ayumu Seko | midfielder | 7 | 8 | 1.14 | 86% |
| Daichi Kamada | midfielder | 8 | 5 | 0.63 | 38% |
| Junya Ito | attacker | 9 | 4 | 0.44 | 33% |
| Keisuke Goto | attacker | 2 | 4 | 2 | 100% |
| Keito Nakamura | attacker | 9 | 3 | 0.33 | 33% |
| Hiroki Ito | defender | 8 | 3 | 0.38 | 25% |
| Daizen Maeda | attacker | 6 | 3 | 0.5 | 50% |
| Tsuyoshi Watanabe | defender | 4 | 3 | 0.75 | 75% |
| Kaoru Mitoma | attacker | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 100% |
| Ritsu Doan | attacker | 9 | 2 | 0.22 | 22% |
| Shogo Taniguchi | defender | 6 | 2 | 0.33 | 33% |
| Ko Itakura | defender | 5 | 2 | 0.4 | 40% |
| Yukinari Sugawara | defender | 5 | 2 | 0.4 | 20% |
| Takehiro Tomiyasu | defender | 3 | 2 | 0.67 | 67% |
| Yuito Suzuki | attacker | 2 | 2 | 1 | 100% |
| Ayase Ueda | attacker | 10 | 1 | 0.1 | 10% |
| Ao Tanaka | midfielder | 5 | 1 | 0.2 | 20% |
| Takefusa Kubo | attacker | 5 | 1 | 0.2 | 20% |
| Kodai Sano | midfielder | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 50% |
| Takumi Minamino | attacker | 1 | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| Yuto Nagatomo | defender | 1 | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| Kuryu Matsuki | midfielder | 1 | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| Shunsuke Saito | attacker | 1 | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| Zion Suzuki | goalkeeper | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Japan interceptions match by match
| Date |
Competition |
Opponent |
Venue |
Score |
Team interceptions |
Opposition interceptions |
Match total |
Top player |
| 28 Sep 2026 | Friendly International | Venezuela | Home | 2-1 | 9 | | | |
| 24 Sep 2026 | Friendly International | Uruguay | Home | 3-1 | 8 | | | |
| 29 Jun 2026 | World Cup | Brazil | Away | 2-1 | 4 | | | |
| 25 Jun 2026 | World Cup | Sweden | Home | 1-1 | 4 | | | |
| 21 Jun 2026 | World Cup | Tunisia | Away | 0-4 | 6 | | | |
| 14 Jun 2026 | World Cup | Netherlands | Away | 2-2 | 4 | | | |
| 31 May 2026 | Friendly International | Iceland | Home | 1-0 | 5 | | | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | Friendly International | England | Away | 0-1 | 12 | | | |
| 28 Mar 2026 | Friendly International | Scotland | Away | 0-1 | 12 | | | |
| 18 Nov 2025 | Friendly International | Bolivia | Home | 3-0 | 5 | | | |
Japan interceptions 2026: last 10 games
- Interceptions for per game
- 7
- Interceptions against per game
- 6.8
- Match total interceptions per game
- 13.8
- Games
- 10
- League rank for match interceptions
- 9 of 10
Japan Interceptions for 2026 by venue
| Scope |
Games |
Average |
Over 5.5 % |
Over 6.5 % |
Over 7.5 % |
Over 8.5 % |
Over 9.5 % |
| Home | 5 | 6.2 | 40% | 40% | 40% | 20% | 0% |
| Away | 5 | 7.8 | 60% | 40% | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Overall | 10 | 7 | 50% | 40% | 40% | 30% | 20% |
Japan Interceptions against 2026 by venue
| Scope |
Games |
Average |
Over 5.5 % |
Over 6.5 % |
Over 7.5 % |
Over 8.5 % |
Over 9.5 % |
| Home | 5 | 4.6 | 40% | 20% | 20% | 20% | 0% |
| Away | 5 | 9 | 100% | 100% | 60% | 40% | 20% |
| Overall | 10 | 6.8 | 70% | 60% | 40% | 30% | 10% |
Japan Match total 2026 by venue
| Scope |
Games |
Average |
Over 8.5 % |
Over 10.5 % |
Over 12.5 % |
Over 14.5 % |
Over 16.5 % |
| Home | 5 | 10.8 | 80% | 40% | 40% | 20% | 0% |
| Away | 5 | 16.8 | 100% | 100% | 80% | 60% | 60% |
| Overall | 10 | 13.8 | 90% | 70% | 60% | 40% | 30% |
Japan Team interceptions 2026: overall, home and away (last 10 games)
| Team interceptions |
Overall |
Home |
Away |
| Interceptions / match | 7 | 6.2 | 7.8 |
| Interceptions over 5.5 | 50% | 40% | 60% |
| Interceptions over 6.5 | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Interceptions over 7.5 | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Interceptions over 8.5 | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Interceptions over 9.5 | 20% | 0% | 40% |
Japan Interceptions against 2026: overall, home and away (last 10 games)
| Interceptions against |
Overall |
Home |
Away |
| Interceptions against / match | 6.8 | 4.6 | 9 |
| Interceptions against over 5.5 | 70% | 40% | 100% |
| Interceptions against over 6.5 | 60% | 20% | 100% |
| Interceptions against over 7.5 | 40% | 20% | 60% |
| Interceptions against over 8.5 | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Interceptions against over 9.5 | 10% | 0% | 20% |
Japan Match interceptions 2026: overall, home and away (last 10 games)
| Match interceptions |
Overall |
Home |
Away |
| Match interceptions / match | 13.8 | 10.8 | 16.8 |
| Match interceptions over 8.5 | 90% | 80% | 100% |
| Match interceptions over 10.5 | 70% | 40% | 100% |
| Match interceptions over 12.5 | 60% | 40% | 80% |
| Match interceptions over 14.5 | 40% | 20% | 60% |
| Match interceptions over 16.5 | 30% | 0% | 60% |
Japan interceptions match by match 2026
AFC Asian Cup interceptions table 2026: every team's interceptions per game
Japan interceptions against top-half and bottom-half teams 2026
| Opponents |
Games |
For per game |
Against per game |
Match total per game |
Over 12.5 % |
| Vs top six | 3 | 8 | 9 | 17 | 100% |
| Vs top half | 3 | 8 | 9 | 17 | 100% |
| Vs bottom half | 0 | - | - | - | - |
| Vs bottom six | 0 | - | - | - | - |
Japan interceptions per game by competition, last three seasons
| Competition |
Season |
Games |
For per game |
Against per game |
Match total per game |
Over 12.5 % |
| Friendly International | 2025 | 6 | 10.5 | 11.5 | 22 | 100% |
| WC Qualification Asia | 2026 | 15 | 8 | 9.53 | 17.53 | 87% |
| Friendly International | 2026 | 5 | 9.4 | 4.8 | 14.2 | 60% |
| World Cup | 2026 | 4 | 4.5 | 8.75 | 13.25 | 50% |
Japan next three opponents: interceptions per game this season
| Kick-off |
Opponent |
Their match total |
Their interceptions for |
Their interceptions against |
Match total at that venue |
For at that venue |
Against at that venue |
| Sat 14 Nov 10:15 | Brazil (home) | 18.5 | 9.33 | 9.17 | 22.5 | 11 | 11.5 |
| Tue 17 Nov 00:00 | Paraguay (home) | 16 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 6 | 10 |
| Mon 11 Jan 10:00 | Indonesia (home) | 13.75 | 9.25 | 4.5 | 12 | 9.5 | 2.5 |
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