Ataru Esaka
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Japan•Attacking Midfieldshield Fagiano Okayama Sports Club
Market Value
€600k
Peak Value
€1.6M
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Ataru Esaka is a 33-year-old attacking midfield at Fagiano Okayama Sports Club and a current market value of €600k.
- Born
- May 31, 1992
- Birthplace
- Sanda, Hyogo, Japan
- Height
- 175 cm
- Foot
- Right
- Contract Expires
- Jan 2026
- Agent
- HEROE
- Starts on Record
- 20
Career Record & Market Value
20 matchday squad inclusions on record. 18 Transfermarkt valuation snapshots on file, spanning 2016-02-25 to 2025-12-15. Peak valuation: €1.6M. Current market value: €600k. Contract expired Jan 2026.
Match-Event Breakdown
Substitutions
21
Goals
4
Cards
1
Market Value Trend
Transfer Timeline
| Date | From | To | Fee | Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-20 | Ulsan HD | Fagiano Okayama | — | €700k |
| 2023-01-01 | Urawa Reds | Ulsan Hyundai | — | €1.3M |
| 2021-07-12 | Kashiwa Reysol | Urawa Reds | — | €1.4M |
| 2018-01-06 | Omiya Ardija | Kashiwa Reysol | — | €775k |
| 2016-02-01 | Thespaku. Gunma | Omiya Ardija | — | — |
| 2015-02-01 | RKU | Thespaku. Gunma | — | — |
| 2011-04-01 | Koryo Gakuen HS | RKU | — | — |
Position & Physical Profile
Ataru Esaka lines up as a Attacking Midfield. Across the Transfermarkt dataset, 79 Japanese players currently fill this role at senior level.
Height Profile
175 cm
Ataru Esaka is 2 cm above the median height (173 cm) among Japanese attacking midfields, and ranks #53 tallest of 79.
Valuation Cohort
#27
Ataru Esaka values at €600k, placing him in the 58th percentile of 64 Japanese attacking midfields with a recorded valuation.
Age Curve
33 yrs
Cohort median age: 27. 68 Japanese attacking midfields on the books are younger than Ataru Esaka.
Preferred Foot
Right
Registered with Transfermarkt as a right-footed attacking midfield.
Japan National-Team Context
Ataru Esaka has 1 senior international caps for Japan, with 0 goals.
Japan Senior Team Record
| Matches | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 792 | 389 | 168 | 235 | 49% |
Recent Japan Fixtures
| Date | Home | Away | Score | Tournament |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-25 | Japan | Sweden | 0–0 | FIFA World Cup |
| 2026-06-20 | Tunisia | Japan | 0–0 | FIFA World Cup |
| 2026-06-14 | Netherlands | Japan | 0–0 | FIFA World Cup |
| 2026-03-31 | England | Japan | 0–1 | Friendly |
| 2026-03-28 | Scotland | Japan | 0–1 | Friendly |
FAQ
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How old is Ataru Esaka and where does he play?
- Ataru Esaka is 33 years old, playing as a attacking midfield for Fagiano Okayama Sports Club.
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What is Ataru Esaka worth on the transfer market?
- Transfermarkt currently values Ataru Esaka at €600k. Highest recorded valuation: €1.6M.
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When does Ataru Esaka's contract expire?
- Ataru Esaka is contracted to Fagiano Okayama Sports Club through January 2026.