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Michael James Fitzgerald

Albirex Niigata
Height
5
Shirt
37 years
Sep 17, 1988
Right
Preferred foot
New Zealand
Country
€217.1K
Transfer value
Position
Primary
Center-back
CB

Player traits

Stats compared to other center-backs
Touches96%Shot attempts6%Goals52%
Chances created83%Aerial duels won44%Defensive contributions31%
Transfer value: €217.1K
Highest: €520K(Dec 31, 2014)
€520K
€390K
€260K
€130K
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J. League 2025

1
Goals
0
Assists
30
Started
31
Matches
2,592
Minutes played
6.54
Rating
7
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Match stats

Apr 12

Kochi United SC
L2-1
0
0
0
0
0
-

Apr 4

Zweigen Kanazawa
D0-0
90
0
0
0
0
-

Mar 29

FC Osaka
D0-0
83
0
0
1
0
-

Mar 20

Kataller Toyama
L2-3
46
0
0
0
0
-

Mar 14

Nara Club
D0-0
90
0
0
0
0
-

Mar 7

Kochi United SC
D2-2
90
0
0
0
0
-

Mar 1

FC Imabari
W0-2
0
0
0
0
0
-

Feb 22

Kamatamare Sanuki
W0-3
0
0
0
0
0
-

Feb 15

Tokushima Vortis
L4-0
0
0
0
0
0
-

Feb 8

Ehime FC
W0-1
0
0
0
0
0
-
Albirex Niigata

Apr 12

J. League 2/3 100 Year Vision League West-A
Kochi United SC
2-1
Bench

Apr 4

J. League 2/3 100 Year Vision League West-A
Zweigen Kanazawa
0-0
90‎’‎
-

Mar 29

J. League 2/3 100 Year Vision League West-A
FC Osaka
0-0
83‎’‎
-

Mar 20

J. League 2/3 100 Year Vision League West-A
Kataller Toyama
2-3
46‎’‎
-

Mar 14

J. League 2/3 100 Year Vision League West-A
Nara Club
0-0
90‎’‎
-
2025

Season shot map

On target: 25%
  • 4Shots
  • 1Goals
  • 0.28xG
2 - 2
Shot typeRight footSituationFrom cornerResultGoal
0.10xG0.18xGOT
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Season performance
Minutes played: 2,592

Shooting

Goals
1
Expected goals (xG)
0.28
xG on target (xGOT)
0.18
Non-penalty xG
0.28
Shots
4
Shots on target
1
Headed shots
1

Passing

Assists
0
Expected assists (xA)
1.04
Successful passes
1,817
Successful passes %
88.6%
Accurate long balls
104
Accurate long balls %
44.4%
Chances created
11
Big chances created
2
Successful crosses
2
Successful crosses %
28.6%

Possession

Successful dribbles
3
Successful dribbles %
75.0%
Duels won
102
Duels won %
51.0%
Aerial duels won
60
Aerial duels won %
52.6%
Touches
2,386
Touches in opposition box
9
Dispossessed
4
Fouls won
15

Defending

Defensive contributions
219
Tackles
25
Interceptions
29
Blocked shots
17
Fouls committed
26
Penalties conceded
1
Recoveries
131
Possession won final 3rd
1
Dribbled past
16
Clearances
148
Clean sheets
2
Goals conceded while on pitch
49
xG against while on pitch
39.14

Discipline

Yellow cards
7
Red cards
0

News

About

Michael James Fitzgerald is a 37-year-old football player who plays as a center back for Albirex Niigata, born on September 17, 1988, who is right-footed. Follow Michael James Fitzgerald on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2025 J. League season, Michael James Fitzgerald has recorded 1 goal, 0 assists, 2,592 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.54, 7 yellow cards.

Michael James Fitzgerald scores highly on Started, Minutes, and Matches compared to center backs in the J. League.

Michael James Fitzgerald's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Michael James Fitzgerald's next match is on April 18, 2026 when Albirex Niigata face FC Imabari in the J. League 2/3 100 Year Vision League West-A.

Explore Michael James Fitzgerald's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

View Michael James Fitzgerald's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

Michael James Fitzgerald currently plays for Albirex Niigata.

Michael James Fitzgerald's career has also included time at Kawasaki Frontale, Albirex Niigata, and V-Varen Nagasaki.

On the international stage, Michael James Fitzgerald has represented New Zealand.

Michael James Fitzgerald is from New Zealand, and the national team includes Chris Wood, George Stanger, Lukas Kelly-Heald, Matthew Garbett, Michael Boxall, Nikola Tzanev, Owen Parker-Price, Sarpreet Singh, Tommy Smith, Max Crocombe, Tim Payne, Francis De Vries, Tyler Bindon, Joe Bell, Logan Rogerson, Marko Stamenic, Jesse Randall, Lachlan Bayliss, Elijah Just, Alex Paulsen, Alex Rufer, James McGarry, Finn Surman, Kosta Barbarouses, Ben Waine, Benjamin Old, Callum McCowatt, Bill Poni Tuiloma, Michael Woud, Ryan Thomas, Callan Elliot, and Andre De Jong. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, Michael James Fitzgerald has won 5 titles: J2 League (2022) with Albirex Niigata, J. League (2018, 2017) and Super Cup (2019) with Kawasaki Frontale, and Japan Football League (2012) with V-Varen Nagasaki.

Michael James Fitzgerald has competed in J. League and J. League 2. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Michael James Fitzgerald, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Michael James Fitzgerald to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.

Player traits

Stats compared to other center-backs
Touches96%Shot attempts6%Goals52%
Chances created83%Aerial duels won44%Defensive contributions31%

Career

Senior career

Albirex NiigataAug 2019 - now
218
5
Kawasaki FrontaleJan 2017 - Aug 2019
12
0
Albirex Niigata (back from loan)Aug 2013 - Jan 2017
110
2
V-Varen Nagasaki (on loan)Jan 2012 - Aug 2013
1
0
Albirex NiigataDec 2011 - Dec 2011

National team

New ZealandJan 2011 - May 2012
3
0
  • Matches
  • Goals
Trophies

Albirex Niigata

Japan
1
J2 League(2022)

Kawasaki Frontale

Japan
2
J. League(2018 · 2017)
1
Super Cup(2019)

V-Varen Nagasaki

Japan
1
Japan Football League(2012)

News

About

Michael James Fitzgerald is a 37-year-old football player who plays as a center back for Albirex Niigata, born on September 17, 1988, who is right-footed. Follow Michael James Fitzgerald on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2025 J. League season, Michael James Fitzgerald has recorded 1 goal, 0 assists, 2,592 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.54, 7 yellow cards.

Michael James Fitzgerald scores highly on Started, Minutes, and Matches compared to center backs in the J. League.

Michael James Fitzgerald's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Michael James Fitzgerald's next match is on April 18, 2026 when Albirex Niigata face FC Imabari in the J. League 2/3 100 Year Vision League West-A.

Explore Michael James Fitzgerald's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

View Michael James Fitzgerald's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

Michael James Fitzgerald currently plays for Albirex Niigata.

Michael James Fitzgerald's career has also included time at Kawasaki Frontale, Albirex Niigata, and V-Varen Nagasaki.

On the international stage, Michael James Fitzgerald has represented New Zealand.

Michael James Fitzgerald is from New Zealand, and the national team includes Chris Wood, George Stanger, Lukas Kelly-Heald, Matthew Garbett, Michael Boxall, Nikola Tzanev, Owen Parker-Price, Sarpreet Singh, Tommy Smith, Max Crocombe, Tim Payne, Francis De Vries, Tyler Bindon, Joe Bell, Logan Rogerson, Marko Stamenic, Jesse Randall, Lachlan Bayliss, Elijah Just, Alex Paulsen, Alex Rufer, James McGarry, Finn Surman, Kosta Barbarouses, Ben Waine, Benjamin Old, Callum McCowatt, Bill Poni Tuiloma, Michael Woud, Ryan Thomas, Callan Elliot, and Andre De Jong. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, Michael James Fitzgerald has won 5 titles: J2 League (2022) with Albirex Niigata, J. League (2018, 2017) and Super Cup (2019) with Kawasaki Frontale, and Japan Football League (2012) with V-Varen Nagasaki.

Michael James Fitzgerald has competed in J. League and J. League 2. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Michael James Fitzgerald, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Michael James Fitzgerald to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.