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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Explosive first steps typical of a small, quick forward. (conf 0.5)
Quick over short distances but not a long-distance sprinter. (conf 0.45)
Very agile at 1.63m, changes direction rapidly in tight spaces. (conf 0.5)
Maintains a steady engine across an Eredivisie match. (conf 0.45)
Control
Technical control honed in the JFA Academy and in J1. (conf 0.5)
Close control and quick feet to beat opponents one-on-one. (conf 0.5)
Very small frame makes shielding against bigger opponents difficult. (conf 0.45)
Decent technique from distance; not a power shooter. (conf 0.45)
Distribution
Neat, quick combination play between the lines. (conf 0.5)
Rarely plays long; more of a short-range creator. (conf 0.4)
Can cross from the flanks, not his main strength. (conf 0.4)
Spots passes between the lines as an attacking player. (conf 0.45)
Chance threat
Contributes goals; scored on his Sparta debut. (conf 0.45)
Reasonable shot selection for a wide forward. (conf 0.4)
Finds space in the half-space and between lines. (conf 0.45)
No known dead-ball specialism or long-range shooting role. (conf 0.35)
Duels
At 1.63m, aerial duels are not part of his game. (conf 0.5)
Light build limits him in physical ground duels. (conf 0.4)
Defense
Presses energetically in a Sparta front line. (conf 0.45)
Attacker with modest defensive turnover output. (conf 0.4)
Does his defensive shape work adequately for an attacker. (conf 0.4)
Mental
Calm on the ball in tight spaces at a good level. (conf 0.45)
Good choices in the final third; sound judgement. (conf 0.45)
Hard-working attacker, active in and out of possession. (conf 0.45)
Resilience
No specific injury record found; neutral availability rating. (conf 0.3)
Outlook
Age 24, physical limits cap his upside though skill is high. (conf 0.4)
Japan senior international, J.League Best Young Player in 2023. (conf 0.45)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Shunsuke Mito is a Japanese attacker who plays on either wing or as an attacking midfielder. Small at 1.63m, he is a technical, quick forward who relies on dribbling, agility and combination play. He came through the JFA Academy Fukushima and Albirex Niigata, where he won the J2 League in 2022, before joining Sparta Rotterdam in January 2024. He has made one senior appearance for Japan and has played for the under-23 side.
Won the J2 League with Albirex Niigata in 2022 and was named J.League Best Young Player in 2023.
Scored on his Sparta Rotterdam debut on 13 January 2024.
Won the AFC U-16 Championship with Japan in 2018.