YUKINARI SUGAWARA NEWS

Five shots in draw Sugawara recorded five shots (zero on goal) and two crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against 1. FC Koln.

Impact Despite playing as a defender, Sugawara led his team in shots with five, the second time he has done so this season, bringing his total to 21 shots across 11 games. He has yet to score but has recorded three assists from 10 chances created.

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Three crosses from defense Sugawara generated three crosses (one accurate) and one clearance in Sunday's 2-0 defeat versus RB Leipzig.

Impact Sugawara would once again start at right-back as he typically does, his 10th straight start in that role since joining the club. He would earn a decent three crosses in the match, his third straight match with three or more crosses. However, he would struggle in the defense with one interception and a clearance, also being on the losing side of a 2-0 scoreline.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Impactful in attack Sugawara had an assist while taking three shots (one on goal), crossing nine times (four accurate) and creating five chances during Friday's 2-1 win over Wolfsburg.

Impact Sugawara set up Jens Stage in the 83rd minute assisting the opening goal of the match while leading Bremen in shots and chances created. The fullback has two assists while combining for six shots, six chances created and 17 crosses over his last three starts.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up game winner Sugawara had an assist with his lone chance created while taking three off target shots and crossing five times (one accurate) during Friday's 1-0 win over Union Berlin.

Impact Sugawara set up Marco Grull in the 72nd minute assisting the lone goal of the match while leading Bremen with two interceptions. The assist was the first since September 14th for the fullback as he's combined for four shots, three chances created, seven crosses and 17 clearances over his last three appearances.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Starts in backline Sugawara (shoulder) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Freiburg.

Impact Sugawara has recovered from his shoulder issue and will start in the backline for Saturday's clash against Freiburg. The right-back came through the final two training sessions without setbacks and was cleared to feature from the opening whistle. His presence is a major boost for Bremen's defense, given his consistent role as a nailed-on starter on the right side.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Late call against Freiburg Sugawara is a late call for Saturday's clash against Freiburg due to a shoulder injury, coach Horst Steffen said in the press conference.

Impact Sugawara is dealing with a shoulder injury and will be a late call for Saturday's clash against Freiburg. The right-back still has two training sessions to test his sensations and determine if he can make the squad on Saturday. That said, if Sugawara has to miss the game, it would be a big blow for Bremen since he is an undisputed starter in the backline, and his absence would force a change in the starting squad with Isaac Schmidt as a possible option to start at right-back.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Key assist in victory Sgawara assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 4-0 win over Monchengladbach.

Impact Sugawara's precision passing setup the first Werder Bremen goal Sunday and spurred the side to victory as they trounced Borussia Monchengladbach in a 4 - 0 victory. In addition to his goal contribution, the right-sided defender added three tackles (one won) and five clearances to the team's clean sheet effort across his 90 minutes of play. The Southampton-loanee has started and played the full 90 minutes in each of his first two Bundesliga appearances.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Werder Bremen on loan Sugawara has joined Werder Bremen on loan from Southampton for the 2025/26 season, with a purchase option included, his new club announced.

Impact Sugawara has 15 caps for Japan and passed his medical on Monday to sign his first Bundesliga contract. The right-back is fast and can play in every position on the right flank. The Japanese joined AZ Alkmaar in 2019 from Nagoya Grampus and played 198 games for the Dutch side, scoring 14 goals. In 2024, he joined Southampton where he scored one goal in 35 games for the Saints.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes penalty as a sub Sugawara registered one tackle (zero won) and one clearance in Saturday's 3-1 loss against Liverpool.

Impact Sugawara conceded a penalty in the 88th minute of the game as he used his arm to control the ball inside the box. Mohamed Salah scored the penalty, and this put the scoreline to 3-1. This was the full-backs 11th game as a substitute this year, and he had previously started against Chelsea. He also failed to win his only attempted tackle of the game.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Gets start vs Chelsea Sugawara registered one tackle (one won) and one clearance in Tuesday's 4-0 defeat versus Chelsea.

Impact Sugawara returns to the lineup after coming off the bench in the previous four matches. This equals to a total of just three starts in the last eight PL appearances, logging in 15 crosses (three accurate) and 15 clearances in that span.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Five crosses, three accurate Sugawara registered one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (three accurate) and two chances created in Thursday's 1-0 loss to West Ham United.

Impact For the first time since Sept. 30, Sugawara attempted at least five crosses in a league game. And for the first time since joining Southampton, he logged more than two crosses in a Saints fixture. That is not expected to be a regular occurrence, considering he has recorded multiple accurate crosses in only one other game this season. On the plus side, Sugawara's latest appearance is promising enough that continued right-flank starts may be on the cards for him in 2025.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Good effort in start Sugawara registered one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Fulham. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 4...

Impact Sugawara picked up his second start in seven appearances and registered at least one shot for the third time over that stretch. He also accounted for a chance created for the first time in three outings, and he sent two crosses for a second straight game but has zero accurate crosses in that span.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists off bench on Saturday Sugawara made an assist after coming off the bench during Saturday's 1-0 win over Everton.

Impact Sugawara was brought in the 79th minute to replace Jack Stephens and ended up being key for his team to win all three points as he assisted Adam Armstrong's winner in the 85th with a pinpoint pass from the flank. After starting in the first eight league matches of the year, the full-back was an unused substitute on the previous outing so he'll hope this assists helps him to earn his playing time back.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starts in Carabao Cup Sugawara started and played 90 minutes in Tuesday's 3-2 win over Stoke City.

Impact Sugawara returned from injury this weekend but didn't see any time, going unused off the bench. However, he changed that Tuesday, earning a spot in the starting XI for their cup tie. He had started in every match he had been available for before Saturday and should return to the starting role now that he is fully fit.

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available from bench Sugawara (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Manchester City.

Impact Sugawara was a doubt in the buildup to the match, but is fit enough to take up a spot on the bench. The fullback is replaced in Saturday's XI by Ryan Manning.

OCTOBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful to face City Sugawara is doubtful for Saturday's match against Manchester City, according to manager Russel Martin. "Yuki had to come off, so we're having to manage him a little bit this week....

Impact Sugawara is in doubt after hobbling off the field last match, with his availability coming down to game time. He will likely train these next two days before facing a fitness test ahead of the match to decide if he can play. He has started in every match this campaign, so they will hope he is an option. However, if left out, expect James Bree or Charlie Taylor to replace him in the starting XI.

OCTOBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Continues in starting role Sugawara registered two crosses, two clearances and three tackles in Saturday's 3-1 loss to Arsenal.

Impact Sugawara continued in the starting role Saturday, marking his seventh straight start to begin the season. He has now notched one goal on five shots, eight crosses and 29 crosses in the attack to go along with four interceptions, 14 tackles and 17 clearances in the defense. He has served as a solid two-way player and should continue in a starting role, giving the defender some value if he can add a goal contribution every couple of games.

OCTOBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores first goal with Saints Sugawara scored a goal off three shots (two on target), created two chances, sent in seven crosses (one accurate) and made two tackles, three clearances, two interceptions and one...

Impact Sugawara had by far his best performance of this beginning of campaign, providing numbers on both ends, and the reward for his efforts came late in the game as he scored a consolation goal for the Saints with a beautiful one-timed finish deep into second half's stoppage time. This was the first EPL goal for the full-back, who looks to have his spot in the lineup locked up at this moment.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Joining Southampton Sigawara has agreed on a four year deal with Southampton from Dutch side AZ Alkmaar.

Impact Sugawara will play in the Premier League for the first time in his career after spending the last years with AZ Alkmaar. Last season in the Eredivisie, the defender made all 30 starts, scoring four times with seven assists, having been one of the top players on the team. His signing will bring help to the back line for the Saints, who makes their return to the PL for the 2024/25 campaign.

JULY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE