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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Sharp over short distances, especially off the dribble. (conf 0.55)
Good pace for a winger without being a top-end sprinter. (conf 0.5)
Very agile, with quick feet and sudden changes of direction. (conf 0.55)
Handles a winger's running load but is not a high-endurance engine. (conf 0.5)
Control
Controls tidily in tight spaces and keeps the ball moving. (conf 0.5)
Takes on defenders in one-v-one situations with close control. (conf 0.55)
Slight build makes him easier to dispossess in contact. (conf 0.45)
Competent with both foot-shots and passes, not a power striker. (conf 0.45)
Distribution
Links neatly with teammates in combinations around the box. (conf 0.5)
Rarely asked to play long diagonals from the wing. (conf 0.4)
Capable crosser and cutback provider from the flank. (conf 0.45)
Spots passing and shooting options when cutting inside. (conf 0.45)
Chance threat
Contributes goals now and then but is not prolific. (conf 0.45)
Occasionally forces shots from poor angles. (conf 0.4)
Finds space between full-back and centre-back with clever runs. (conf 0.5)
Little public evidence of a dead-ball or long-shot threat. (conf 0.35)
Duels
Small stature limits his impact in aerial duels. (conf 0.4)
Slight frame leaves him less effective in physical duels. (conf 0.45)
Defense
Presses with real energy from wide areas when out of possession. (conf 0.5)
Offers modest ball-winning output as a wide attacker. (conf 0.4)
Mainly attack-minded; defensive positioning is a weakness. (conf 0.4)
Mental
Generally calm in tight spaces but not clinical. (conf 0.45)
Mostly sensible choices, though end product can vary. (conf 0.45)
Hard-working winger who tracks and recovers consistently. (conf 0.5)
Resilience
Little public information on his injury history. (conf 0.3)
Outlook
Near his peak at 29, with limited headroom. (conf 0.45)
Japan international, but a mid-profile name in the Premier League. (conf 0.5)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Tatsuhiro Sakamoto is a Japanese winger who relies on quick feet, close control and sharp changes of direction. He began his career in Japan with Montedio Yamagata and Cerezo Osaka, then spent time at KV Oostende in Belgium before joining Coventry City in 2023. He is most dangerous in one-v-one situations and cutting inside from wide areas. A Japan international since 2021, he now competes in the Premier League after helping Coventry win the Championship.
Became the first Japanese player to score for Coventry City, in November 2023.
Made his Japan debut in June 2021 in a World Cup qualifier against Tajikistan.