Market value
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Centre-Forward Attack
Career snapshot
7
clubs played for
2008
debut season
0.17
goals / match
Kamatamare Sanuki
top club · 83 apps
Position rank · 2020
#245
goals rank
#229
assists rank
57
season goals
20
season assists
Among 713 Attack - Centre-Forwards · ≥200 mins
Career highs
€600k
peak value · 2019
—
top transfer fee
12
best season · 2018
5 · 8.8%
pens / of goals
Born the same day
Shares 1985-07-07 · 6 players total
343Appearances
57Goals
20Assists
21Yellow cards
0Red cards
48Full matches (90′)
| Full name | Kenji Baba |
|---|---|
| Name in home country | 馬場 賢治 |
| Date of birth | 1985-07-07 (40 yrs) |
| Place of birth | Hiratsuka, Kanagawa, Japan |
| Citizenship |  Japan |
| Position | Attack - Centre-Forward (main: Attack) |
| Foot | right |
| Height | 177.00 m |
| Current club | Retired |
| Joined | 2021-02-01 |
| Contract expires | — |
| Agent | Athleteplus |
Feb 2021
Transfer: Kagoshima Utd. → Retired
20/21 · Transfer
Jul 2020
2020 — Kagoshima United
30 matches · 6 G · 2 A · across 1 competition
Feb 2020
Transfer: Oita Trinita → Kagoshima Utd.
19/20 · Transfer
Jan 2020
Transfer: FC Gifu → Oita Trinita
19/20 · Return from loan
Jul 2019
Transfer: Oita Trinita → FC Gifu
19/20 · Loan
Jul 2019
2019 — Oita Trinita, FC Gifu
24 matches · 0 G · 1 A · across 3 competitions
Jul 2018
2018 — Oita Trinita
31 matches · 12 G · 1 A · across 1 competition
Jan 2018
Transfer: Kamatam. Sanuki → Oita Trinita
17/18 · Transfer
Jul 2017
2017 — Kamatamare Sanuki
40 matches · 5 G · 2 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2016
2016 — Kamatamare Sanuki
43 matches · 5 G · 5 A · across 2 competitions
Jan 2016
Transfer: Mito HollyHock → Kamatam. Sanuki
15/16 · Transfer
Jul 2015
2015 — Mito HollyHock
43 matches · 9 G · 3 A · across 2 competitions
Feb 2015
Transfer: Shonan Bellmare → Mito HollyHock
14/15 · Transfer
Jan 2015
Transfer: Mito HollyHock → Shonan Bellmare
14/15 · Return from loan
Jul 2014
2014 — Mito HollyHock
31 matches · 7 G · 2 A · across 2 competitions
Feb 2014
Transfer: Shonan Bellmare → Mito HollyHock
13/14 · Loan
Jul 2013
2013 — Shonan Bellmare
11 matches · 1 G · 1 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2012
2012 — Shonan Bellmare
29 matches · 9 G · 3 A · across 2 competitions
Feb 2012
Transfer: Vissel Kobe → Shonan Bellmare
11/12 · Transfer
Jul 2011
2011 — Vissel Kobe
2 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 3 competitions
Jan 2011
Transfer: Shonan Bellmare → Vissel Kobe
10/11 · Return from loan
Jul 2010
2010 — Shonan Bellmare
20 matches · 1 G · 0 A · across 3 competitions
Feb 2010
Transfer: Vissel Kobe → Shonan Bellmare
09/10 · Loan
Jul 2009
2009 — Vissel Kobe
19 matches · 1 G · 0 A · across 3 competitions
Jul 2008
2008 — Vissel Kobe
20 matches · 1 G · 0 A · across 2 competitions
Feb 2008
Transfer: Kinki University → Vissel Kobe
07/08 · Transfer
Jan 1970
Peak market value: €600k
Highest valuation recorded in dataset
Percentile rank vs 271 other Attack - Centre-Forwards with ≥500 minutes in 2020. Higher = better (except cards, where lower = better — inverted automatically).
Goals6 total · 2.06/90
Assists2 total · 0.69/90
G+A8 total · 2.75/90
Yellow cards3 total · 1.03/90
Minutes played by club
Kagoshima United
6.1%
Oita Trinita
3.9%
FC Gifu
0.0%
Kamatamare Sanuki
30.6%
Mito HollyHock
15.0%
Shonan Bellmare
25.8%
Vissel Kobe
18.6%
| Club | Seasons | First | Last | Matches | Goals | Assists | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kagoshima United | 1 | 2020 | 2020 | 30 | 6 | 2 | 262 |
| Oita Trinita | 2 | 2018 | 2019 | 36 | 12 | 1 | 168 |
| FC Gifu | 1 | 2019 | 2019 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kamatamare Sanuki | 2 | 2016 | 2017 | 83 | 10 | 7 | 1,321 |
| Mito HollyHock | 2 | 2014 | 2015 | 74 | 16 | 5 | 647 |
| Shonan Bellmare | 3 | 2010 | 2013 | 60 | 11 | 4 | 1,113 |
| Vissel Kobe | 3 | 2008 | 2011 | 41 | 2 | 0 | 800 |
Career trajectory — goals, assists & market value
Goals by season
Assists by season
| Season | Competition | Club | Matches | Goals | Assists | YC | RC | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | J3 League | Kagoshima United | 30 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 262 |
| 2019 | J. League Cup | Oita Trinita | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | J1 League | Oita Trinita | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | J2 League | FC Gifu | 19 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | J2 League | Oita Trinita | 31 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 168 |
| 2017 | Emperor's Cup | Kamatamare Sanuki | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | J2 League | Kamatamare Sanuki | 39 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 581 |
| 2016 | Emperor's Cup | Kamatamare Sanuki | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | J2 League | Kamatamare Sanuki | 42 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 740 |
| 2015 | Emperor's Cup | Mito HollyHock | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | J2 League | Mito HollyHock | 40 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 374 |
| 2014 | Emperor's Cup | Mito HollyHock | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | J.League Div.2 | Mito HollyHock | 30 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 273 |
| 2013 | J. League Cup | Shonan Bellmare | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | J.League Div.1 | Shonan Bellmare | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 290 |
| 2012 | Emperor's Cup | Shonan Bellmare | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | J.League Div.2 | Shonan Bellmare | 28 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 221 |
| 2011 | Emperor's Cup | Vissel Kobe | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | J. League Cup | Vissel Kobe | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | J.League Div.1 | Vissel Kobe | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | Emperor's Cup | Shonan Bellmare | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | J. League Cup | Shonan Bellmare | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | J.League Div.1 | Shonan Bellmare | 16 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 602 |
| 2009 | Emperor's Cup | Vissel Kobe | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | J. League Cup | Vissel Kobe | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | J.League Div.1 | Vissel Kobe | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 567 |
| 2008 | J. League Cup | Vissel Kobe | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 233 |
| 2008 | J.League Div.1 | Vissel Kobe | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Season | Date | From | To | Type | Market value | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/08 | 2008-02-01 | Kinki University | Vissel Kobe | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 09/10 | 2010-02-01 | Vissel Kobe | Shonan Bellmare | Loan | 350000 | — |
| 10/11 | 2011-01-31 | Shonan Bellmare | Vissel Kobe | Return from loan | 350000 | — |
| 11/12 | 2012-02-01 | Vissel Kobe | Shonan Bellmare | Transfer | 200000 | — |
| 13/14 | 2014-02-01 | Shonan Bellmare | Mito HollyHock | Loan | 300000 | — |
| 14/15 | 2015-01-31 | Mito HollyHock | Shonan Bellmare | Return from loan | 300000 | — |
| 14/15 | 2015-02-01 | Shonan Bellmare | Mito HollyHock | Transfer | 300000 | — |
| 15/16 | 2016-01-06 | Mito HollyHock | Kamatam. Sanuki | Transfer | 300000 | — |
| 17/18 | 2018-01-06 | Kamatam. Sanuki | Oita Trinita | Transfer | 325000 | — |
| 19/20 | 2019-07-18 | Oita Trinita | FC Gifu | Loan | 600000 | — |
| 19/20 | 2020-01-31 | FC Gifu | Oita Trinita | Return from loan | 350000 | — |
| 19/20 | 2020-02-18 | Oita Trinita | Kagoshima Utd. | Transfer | 350000 | — |
| 20/21 | 2021-02-01 | Kagoshima Utd. | Retired | Transfer | 0 | — |
No recorded injuries.
Current€150k
Peak€600k
Low—
Δ since start−€250k
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 1970 | €150k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | — |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €300k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €600k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €600k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €350k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €325k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €300k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €250k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €300k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €150k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €350k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €200k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €350k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €350k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €400k |
No national team data.
| Teammate | PPG played with | Joint goals | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayato Nakama | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Kazumasa Takagi | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Kohei Uchida | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Kohei Mishima | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Kazuya Okamura | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ken Iwao | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Ryota Nagaki | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Kazuya Sunamori | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Kook-young Han | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Makito Yoshida | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Kazuki Ganaha | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Single-season peaks across competitions in this player's career.
Top goalscoring seasons
| Season | Competition | Club | Goals | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | J2 League | Oita Trinita | 12 | 31 |
| 2012 | J.League Div.2 | Shonan Bellmare | 9 | 28 |
| 2015 | J2 League | Mito HollyHock | 9 | 40 |
Top assist seasons
| Season | Competition | Club | Assists | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | J2 League | Kamatamare Sanuki | 5 | 42 |
| 2012 | J.League Div.2 | Shonan Bellmare | 3 | 28 |
| 2014 | J.League Div.2 | Mito HollyHock | 2 | 30 |
Every loan spell across this player's career.
| Season | Date | From | To | Type | Fee | Value at transfer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19/20 | 2020-01-31 | FC Gifu | Oita Trinita | Return from loan | — | €350k |
| 19/20 | 2019-07-18 | Oita Trinita | FC Gifu | Loan | — | €600k |
| 14/15 | 2015-01-31 | Mito HollyHock | Shonan Bellmare | Return from loan | — | €300k |
| 13/14 | 2014-02-01 | Shonan Bellmare | Mito HollyHock | Loan | — | €300k |
| 10/11 | 2011-01-31 | Shonan Bellmare | Vissel Kobe | Return from loan | — | €350k |
| 09/10 | 2010-02-01 | Vissel Kobe | Shonan Bellmare | Loan | — | €350k |
Teams faced most often by Kenji Baba'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 % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nagoya Grampus | 32 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 34 | 44 | -10 | 22% |
| Kawasaki Frontale | 32 | 7 | 6 | 19 | 30 | 54 | -24 | 22% |
| Kashima Antlers | 32 | 11 | 7 | 14 | 40 | 42 | -2 | 34% |
| Urawa Red Diamonds | 32 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 42 | 39 | +3 | 38% |
| Cerezo Osaka | 31 | 8 | 6 | 17 | 23 | 33 | -10 | 26% |
| FC Tokyo | 31 | 9 | 6 | 16 | 35 | 48 | -13 | 29% |
| Gamba Osaka | 31 | 12 | 5 | 14 | 37 | 41 | -4 | 39% |
| Yokohama F. Marinos | 31 | 6 | 5 | 20 | 33 | 65 | -32 | 19% |
| Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | 30 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 53 | 44 | +9 | 40% |
| Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 30 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 30 | 41 | -11 | 30% |
| Sagan Tosu | 30 | 17 | 10 | 3 | 55 | 28 | +27 | 57% |
| Kashiwa Reysol | 25 | 4 | 6 | 15 | 30 | 44 | -14 | 16% |
Auto-detected milestones based on cumulative career totals.
| Season / Year | Milestone | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Senior debut season | |
| 2008 | First senior goal | |
| 2018 | Goal #50 (career) |
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′ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 30 | 262 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1.03 |
| 2017 | 40 | 581 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.31 |
| 2016 | 43 | 740 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.36 |
| 2015 | 43 | 374 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1.2 |
| 2014 | 31 | 273 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1.65 |
| 2012 | 29 | 221 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.41 |
| 2010 | 20 | 602 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.15 |
| 2008 | 20 | 233 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.39 |
Output by competition
Career goals and assists broken down by tournament.
J2 League
229 apps
47 G
15 A
J3 League
30 apps
6 G
2 A
J1 League
55 apps
3 G
0 A
J. League Cup
19 apps
1 G
1 A
Emperor's Cup
10 apps
0 G
2 A
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Who is Kenji Baba?
Kenji Baba is a Japan professional footballer who plays as a centre-forward for Retired.
How old is Kenji Baba?
Kenji Baba is 40 years old. He was born on July 7, 1985 in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa.
What position does Kenji Baba play?
Kenji Baba plays as a centre-forward (Attack - Centre-Forward).
What club does Kenji Baba play for?
Kenji Baba currently plays for Retired.
How many career goals has Kenji Baba scored?
Across all senior club competitions in our dataset, Kenji Baba has scored 57 goals in 343 appearances.