Gen Kato

Central Defender - Nagoya Grampus
7 Sep 2026
Monday
Process
Overview Personal Contract News Transfers Relations Events 17 Awards Matches History

Events

17

  1. Squad status changed

  2. Heard a passionate full-time response

    Minor
    Cause
    A big match called for a big message. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  3. Stayed on the bench all match

    Minor
    Cause
    The bench was built around different match options.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  4. Struggled with training intensity

    Minor
    Cause
    His condition and recent minutes made the session harder than usual, so staff treated it as fatigue rather than attitude.

  5. Criticised over his pressing work

    Moderate
    Cause
    The criticism focused on missed pressing triggers and slow recovery runs. His match rating of 6.3 weighed heavily in the talk.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  6. Stung by a half-time roasting

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  7. Window closed with no move

  8. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  9. Worried by competition from a new signing Sho Araki

    Moderate
    Cause
    The new arrival has visibly higher ability. The newcomer is on a much larger wage deal.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  10. Criticised in a full-time post-mortem

    Minor
    Cause
    It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  11. Poor attitude in training

    Minor
    Cause
    Coaches flagged his application as the issue.

  12. Signed a new contract

    Moderate
    Cause
    He committed to the project on terms both sides could live with.

  13. Told he is not in the manager's plans

  14. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $315.2K/y

  15. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $311.0K/y
    Who
    Minamino Keisuke

  16. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $311.0K/y

  17. Transfer listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Well below squad average
    Who
    Minamino Keisuke