Daniel Schmidt
Career snapshot
Position rank · 24/25
Among 3,260 Goalkeepers · ≥200 mins
Career highs
Born the same day
Shares 1992-02-03 · 6 players total
| Full name | Daniel Schmidt |
|---|---|
| Name in home country | Daniel Yuji Yabuki Schmidt - シュミット ダニエル |
| Date of birth | 1992-02-03 (34 yrs) |
| Place of birth | ---, Illinois, Japan |
| Citizenship | Japan United States |
| Position | Goalkeeper |
| Foot | right |
| Height | 197.00 m |
| Current club | Nagoya Grampus |
| Joined | 2025-01-20 |
| Contract expires | 2028-06-30 |
| Agent | CAA Base Ltd |
| Outfitter | Puma |
Percentile rank vs 2731 other Goalkeepers with ≥500 minutes in 24/25. Higher = better (except cards, where lower = better — inverted automatically).
| Club | Seasons | First | Last | Matches | Goals | Assists | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAA Gent | 2 | 23/24 | 24/25 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 1,336 |
| Sint-Truidense VV | 5 | 19/20 | 23/24 | 114 | 0 | 1 | 10,191 |
| Nagoya Grampus | 1 | 2025 | 2025 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 911 |
| Vegalta Sendai | 5 | 2014 | 2019 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 6,150 |
| Matsumoto Yamaga | 1 | 2016 | 2016 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 3,870 |
| Roasso Kumamoto | 2 | 2014 | 2015 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 2,880 |
| Kawasaki Frontale | 1 | 2011 | 2011 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career trajectory — goals, assists & market value
Goals by season
Assists by season
| Season | Competition | Club | Matches | Goals | Assists | YC | RC | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24/25 | Conference League | KAA Gent | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 24/25 | Croky Cup | KAA Gent | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 180 |
| 24/25 | Jupiler Pro League | KAA Gent | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 24/25 | UECL Qualifiers | KAA Gent | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 23/24 | Conference L. | KAA Gent | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 23/24 | Croky Cup | KAA Gent | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 76 |
| 23/24 | JPL | KAA Gent | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 720 |
| 23/24 | JPL | Sint-Truidense VV | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 360 |
| 23/24 | JPL Europe PO | KAA Gent | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 23/24 | Jupiler Pro League playoff Europa League | KAA Gent | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22/23 | Croky Cup | Sint-Truidense VV | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 91 |
| 22/23 | JPL | Sint-Truidense VV | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,780 |
| 21/22 | Croky Cup | Sint-Truidense VV | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21/22 | JPL | Sint-Truidense VV | 31 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2,790 |
| 2025 | Emperor's Cup | Nagoya Grampus | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 161 |
| 2025 | J. League Cup | Nagoya Grampus | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 120 |
| 2025 | J1 League | Nagoya Grampus | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 630 |
| 2019 | Emperor's Cup | Vegalta Sendai | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | J. League Cup | Vegalta Sendai | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 180 |
| 2019 | J1 League | Vegalta Sendai | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,710 |
| 2018 | Emperor's Cup | Vegalta Sendai | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 300 |
| 2018 | J. League Cup | Vegalta Sendai | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 2018 | J1 League | Vegalta Sendai | 18 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1,620 |
| 2017 | Emperor's Cup | Vegalta Sendai | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | J. League Cup | Vegalta Sendai | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 360 |
| 2017 | J1 League | Vegalta Sendai | 20 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1,800 |
| 2016 | Emperor's Cup | Matsumoto Yamaga | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 2016 | J1 Play-off | Matsumoto Yamaga | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 2016 | J2 League | Matsumoto Yamaga | 41 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3,690 |
| 2015 | Emperor's Cup | Roasso Kumamoto | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 180 |
| 2015 | J. League Cup | Vegalta Sendai | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | J2 League | Roasso Kumamoto | 26 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2,340 |
| 2014 | J. League Cup | Vegalta Sendai | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 2014 | J.League Div.2 | Roasso Kumamoto | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 360 |
| 2011 | J.League Div.1 | Kawasaki Frontale | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20/21 | Croky Cup | Sint-Truidense VV | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20/21 | JPL | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2,160 |
| 19/20 | Croky Cup | Sint-Truidense VV | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 210 |
| 19/20 | JPL | Sint-Truidense VV | 20 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1,800 |
| Season | Date | From | To | Type | Market value | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/10 | 2010-04-01 | High School (J) | Chuo University | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 13/14 | 2014-02-01 | Chuo University | Vegalta Sendai | Transfer | 25000 | — |
| 13/14 | 2014-04-20 | Vegalta Sendai | Roasso Kumamoto | Loan | 25000 | — |
| 13/14 | 2014-05-19 | Roasso Kumamoto | Vegalta Sendai | Return from loan | 25000 | — |
| 14/15 | 2015-06-01 | Vegalta Sendai | Roasso Kumamoto | Loan | 50000 | — |
| 15/16 | 2016-01-31 | Roasso Kumamoto | Vegalta Sendai | Return from loan | 50000 | — |
| 15/16 | 2016-02-01 | Vegalta Sendai | Matsumoto Yama. | Loan | 50000 | — |
| 16/17 | 2017-01-31 | Matsumoto Yama. | Vegalta Sendai | Return from loan | 275000 | — |
| 19/20 | 2019-07-18 | Vegalta Sendai | Sint-Truiden | Transfer | 900000 | — |
| 23/24 | 2024-01-01 | Sint-Truiden | KAA Gent | Transfer | 1200000 | — |
| 24/25 | 2025-01-20 | KAA Gent | Nagoya Grampus | Transfer | 800000 | €850k |
| Season | Injury | From | To | Days missed | Games missed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/17 | Ankle sprain | 2016-10-18 | 2016-10-24 | 7 | 1 |
| 17/18 | Torn ankle ligaments | 2017-09-22 | 2017-11-22 | 62 | 12 |
| 17/18 | bruise | 2018-02-17 | 2018-03-13 | 25 | 4 |
| 17/18 | Hamstring injury | 2018-05-20 | 2018-07-18 | 60 | 13 |
| 19/20 | Hamstring injury | 2020-01-17 | 2020-08-28 | 225 | 11 |
| 22/23 | Muscle tear | 2022-10-11 | 2022-10-25 | 15 | 3 |
| 23/24 | Ill | 2024-05-23 | 2024-05-28 | 6 | 1 |
| 24/25 | minor knock | 2024-12-18 | 2025-01-18 | 32 | 5 |
| 24/25 | Meniscus injury | 2025-01-27 | 2025-03-16 | 49 | 6 |
| 24/25 | Hip injury | 2025-05-02 | 2025-06-22 | 52 | 9 |
| 25/26 | Hamstring injury | 2025-08-13 | 32 | 6 |
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 1970 | €700k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €1.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €800k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €1.50m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €1.30m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €1.20m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €1.50m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €650k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €800k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €1.20m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €600k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €800k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €600k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €750k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €900k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €1.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €500k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €500k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €275k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €50k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €25k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €25k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €25k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €25k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €25k |
| Team | Shirt | Matches | Goals | Debut | Age at debut | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team #3435 | #23 | 14 | 0 | — | — | former national player |
| Teammate | PPG played with | Joint goals | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aboubakary Koita | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Yudai Iwama | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Kohei Kiyama | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Katsuya Nagato | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Liberato Cacace | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Bauer | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Toni Leistner | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Durkin | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Yuma Suzuki | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiki Hashioka | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Daichi Hayashi | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Takayoshi Ishihara | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Mory Konaté | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jorge Teixeira | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Brüls | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Kazuki Oiwa | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Wolke Janssens | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Every loan spell across this player's career.
| Season | Date | From | To | Type | Fee | Value at transfer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/17 | 2017-01-31 | Matsumoto Yama. | Vegalta Sendai | Return from loan | — | €275k |
| 15/16 | 2016-02-01 | Vegalta Sendai | Matsumoto Yama. | Loan | — | €50k |
| 15/16 | 2016-01-31 | Roasso Kumamoto | Vegalta Sendai | Return from loan | — | €50k |
| 14/15 | 2015-06-01 | Vegalta Sendai | Roasso Kumamoto | Loan | — | €50k |
| 13/14 | 2014-05-19 | Roasso Kumamoto | Vegalta Sendai | Return from loan | — | €25k |
| 13/14 | 2014-04-20 | Vegalta Sendai | Roasso Kumamoto | Loan | — | €25k |
Last 34 matches for Nagoya Grampus while Daniel Schmidt was at the club (joined 2025-01-20). The Availability column cross-references our injury database — matches inside a known injury window are flagged INJURED. Per-match goal attribution requires a paid feed (FBref/Sofascore) and isn't wired up yet.
| Date | Comp | Home | Score | Away | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-03 | JAP1 |
Shimizu S-Pulse | 0–3 | Nagoya Grampus | Available |
| 2026-04-29 | JAP1 |
Nagoya Grampus | 1–2 | Kashiwa Reysol | Available |
| 2026-04-25 | JAP1 |
Kashima Antlers | 1–0 | Nagoya Grampus | Available |
| 2026-04-20 | JAP1 |
Nagoya Grampus | 2–1 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | Available |
| 2026-04-12 | JAP1 |
Gamba Osaka | 2–0 | Nagoya Grampus | Available |
| 2026-04-06 | JAP1 |
Shonan Bellmare | 2–1 | Nagoya Grampus | Available |
| 2026-04-02 | JAP1 |
Nagoya Grampus | 2–0 | Yokohama F. Marinos | Available |
| 2026-03-29 | JAP1 |
Nagoya Grampus | 2–1 | Yokohama FC | Available |
| 2026-03-15 | JAP1 |
Tokyo Verdy | 2–1 | Nagoya Grampus | Available |
| 2026-03-08 | JAP1 |
Cerezo Osaka | 1–1 | Nagoya Grampus | Available |
| 2026-03-02 | JAP1 |
Nagoya Grampus | 1–2 | FC Machida Zelvia | Available |
| 2026-02-26 | JAP1 |
FC Tokyo | 3–1 | Nagoya Grampus | Available |
| 2026-02-22 | JAP1 |
Nagoya Grampus | 2–2 | Vissel Kobe | Available |
| 2026-02-15 | JAP1 |
Kawasaki Frontale | 4–0 | Nagoya Grampus | Available |
| 2025-06-30 | JAP1 |
Cerezo Osaka | 2–1 | Nagoya Grampus | Available |
| 2025-06-26 | JAP1 |
Nagoya Grampus | 0–1 | Urawa Red Diamonds | Available |
| 2025-06-22 | JAP1 |
Tokyo Verdy | 1–0 | Nagoya Grampus | Available |
| 2025-06-16 | JAP1 |
Nagoya Grampus | 1–1 | Shonan Bellmare | INJURED Hip injury |
| 2025-06-02 | JAP1 |
Kawasaki Frontale | 2–1 | Nagoya Grampus | INJURED Hip injury |
| 2025-05-26 | JAP1 |
Nagoya Grampus | 1–1 | Kyoto Sanga FC | INJURED Hip injury |
| 2025-05-18 | JAP1 |
Sagan Tosu | 0–2 | Nagoya Grampus | INJURED Hip injury |
| 2025-05-15 | JAP1 |
Nagoya Grampus | 3–1 | FC Tokyo | INJURED Hip injury |
| 2025-05-11 | JAP1 |
Nagoya Grampus | 0–1 | Gamba Osaka | INJURED Hip injury |
| 2025-05-06 | JAP1 |
Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 2–3 | Nagoya Grampus | INJURED Hip injury |
| 2025-05-03 | JAP1 |
Nagoya Grampus | 0–2 | Vissel Kobe | INJURED Hip injury |
| 2025-04-28 | JAP1 |
Urawa Red Diamonds | 2–1 | Nagoya Grampus | Available |
| 2025-04-21 | JAP1 |
Nagoya Grampus | 2–1 | Cerezo Osaka | Available |
| 2025-04-13 | JAP1 |
Júbilo Iwata | 0–1 | Nagoya Grampus | Available |
| 2025-04-07 | JAP1 |
Nagoya Grampus | 0–0 | Avispa Fukuoka | Available |
| 2025-04-03 | JAP1 |
Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | 1–2 | Nagoya Grampus | Available |
| 2025-03-30 | JAP1 |
Nagoya Grampus | 2–1 | Yokohama F. Marinos | Available |
| 2025-03-16 | JAP1 |
Kashiwa Reysol | 0–2 | Nagoya Grampus | Available |
| 2025-03-09 | JAP1 |
Albirex Niigata | 1–0 | Nagoya Grampus | INJURED Meniscus injury |
| 2025-03-02 | JAP1 |
Nagoya Grampus | 0–1 | FC Machida Zelvia | INJURED Meniscus injury |
Teams faced most often by Daniel Schmidt's clubs during seasons he played in those competitions (team-level results, not personal head-to-head goals — see disclaimer above).
| Opponent | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KV Mechelen | 22 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 42 | 24 | +18 | 68% |
| Standard Liège | 22 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 44 | 24 | +20 | 59% |
| Shonan Bellmare | 20 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 19 | 20 | -1 | 30% |
| Urawa Red Diamonds | 20 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 18 | 24 | -6 | 25% |
| Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | 20 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 30 | 23 | +7 | 40% |
| Kashima Antlers | 20 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 11 | 32 | -21 | 15% |
| Kawasaki Frontale | 20 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 23 | 34 | -11 | 25% |
| FC Tokyo | 20 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 23 | -8 | 20% |
| Gamba Osaka | 20 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 30 | 35 | -5 | 40% |
| KRC Genk | 20 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 27 | 40 | -13 | 20% |
| Sagan Tosu | 20 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 23 | -6 | 30% |
| Yokohama F. Marinos | 20 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 18 | 36 | -18 | 20% |
Auto-detected milestones based on cumulative career totals.
| Season / Year | Milestone | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 19/20 | Senior debut season |
Yellow / second-yellow / red cards per season. Only seasons with at least one card are shown.
| Season | Matches | Mins | YC | 2nd YC | RC | Cards / 90′ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21/22 | 31 | 2,790 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 |
| 2018 | 22 | 2,010 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.09 |
| 2017 | 24 | 2,160 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.13 |
| 2016 | 43 | 3,870 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.05 |
| 2015 | 28 | 2,520 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.07 |
| 20/21 | 24 | 2,160 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.04 |
| 19/20 | 22 | 2,010 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.13 |
Goalkeeper-specific aggregates: clean sheets and goals conceded by season.
| Season | Matches | Mins | Clean sheets | CS % | Goals conceded | GC / 90′ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24/25 | 5 | 450 | 3 | 60% | 5 | 1 |
| 23/24 | 14 | 1,246 | 3 | 21% | 22 | 1.59 |
| 22/23 | 33 | 2,871 | 9 | 27% | 37 | 1.16 |
| 21/22 | 31 | 2,790 | 11 | 35% | 36 | 1.16 |
| 2025 | 10 | 911 | 2 | 20% | 11 | 1.09 |
| 2019 | 21 | 1,890 | 5 | 24% | 32 | 1.52 |
| 2018 | 22 | 2,010 | 3 | 14% | 35 | 1.57 |
| 2017 | 24 | 2,160 | 5 | 21% | 41 | 1.71 |
| 2016 | 43 | 3,870 | 20 | 47% | 35 | 0.81 |
| 2015 | 28 | 2,520 | 11 | 39% | 21 | 0.75 |
| 2014 | 5 | 450 | 2 | 40% | 5 | 1 |
| 20/21 | 24 | 2,160 | 7 | 29% | 32 | 1.33 |
| 19/20 | 22 | 2,010 | 6 | 27% | 40 | 1.79 |
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Frequently asked about Daniel Schmidt
Who is Daniel Schmidt?
Daniel Schmidt is a Japan professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Nagoya Grampus.
How old is Daniel Schmidt?
Daniel Schmidt is 34 years old. He was born on February 3, 1992 in ---, Illinois.
What position does Daniel Schmidt play?
Daniel Schmidt plays as a goalkeeper (Goalkeeper).
What club does Daniel Schmidt play for?
Daniel Schmidt currently plays for Nagoya Grampus.
What is Daniel Schmidt's market value?
Daniel Schmidt's most recent reported market value is €700k.