Masaaki Higashiguchi (Standard) - eFootball 2026
Player Overview
Masaaki Higashiguchi is a 69 overall rated GK in eFootball 2026, currently playing for Gamba Osaka in the MEIJI YASUDA J1 LEAGUE. JAPAN, age 39.
Masaaki Higashiguchi can gain up to 18 overall points (+26%) through level progression, giving it substantial growth headroom, one of the wider base-to-max gaps in the database. Playing style: Defensive Goalkeeper.
Positions: GK.
Masaaki Higashiguchi is registered at a single position (GK), a specialist profile rather than a multi-role card.
Masaaki Higashiguchi Stats
Masaaki Higashiguchi's standout current stat is Physical Contact at 71. Stats below are grouped into Attacking, Physical, Defending, Goalkeeping and Characteristics categories, matching eFootball 2026's own stat breakdown.
Attacking
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Offensive Awareness | 38 |
| Ball Control | 46 |
| Dribbling | 40 |
| Tight Possession | 42 |
| Low Pass | 49 |
| Lofted Pass | 54 |
| Finishing | 40 |
| Heading | 39 |
| Place Kicking | 44 |
| Curl | 45 |
Physical
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Speed | 52 |
| Acceleration | 46 |
| Kicking Power | 67 |
| Jump | 63 |
| Physical Contact | 71 |
| Balance | 49 |
| Stamina | 54 |
Defending
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Defensive Awareness | 51 |
| Tackling | 47 |
| Defensive Engagement | 58 |
| Aggression | 52 |
Goalkeeping
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| GK Awareness | 69 |
| GK Catching | 64 |
| GK Clearing | 67 |
| GK Reflexes | 70 |
| GK Reach | 66 |
Characteristics
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Weak Foot Usage | 2 |
| Weak Foot Accuracy | 2 |
| Form | 2 |
| Injury Resistance | 1 |
Masaaki Higashiguchi Stats at Max Level
Masaaki Higashiguchi's biggest gain at max level is Jump: 63 at base rising to 79 at max level (+16). These are the same per-stat values eFootball 2026 shows once this card is fully trained, and match EFScout's own Max view: no optimizer or hypothetical build involved, just the game's own max-level data.
Attacking
| Stat | Current | At Max Level | Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offensive Awareness | 38 | 38 | +0 |
| Ball Control | 46 | 46 | +0 |
| Dribbling | 40 | 40 | +0 |
| Tight Possession | 42 | 42 | +0 |
| Low Pass | 49 | 49 | +0 |
| Lofted Pass | 54 | 54 | +0 |
| Finishing | 40 | 40 | +0 |
| Heading | 39 | 43 | +4 |
| Place Kicking | 44 | 44 | +0 |
| Curl | 45 | 45 | +0 |
Physical
| Stat | Current | At Max Level | Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed | 52 | 52 | +0 |
| Acceleration | 46 | 46 | +0 |
| Kicking Power | 67 | 67 | +0 |
| Jump | 63 | 79 | +16 |
| Physical Contact | 71 | 75 | +4 |
| Balance | 49 | 49 | +0 |
| Stamina | 54 | 54 | +0 |
Defending
| Stat | Current | At Max Level | Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defensive Awareness | 51 | 51 | +0 |
| Tackling | 47 | 47 | +0 |
| Defensive Engagement | 58 | 58 | +0 |
| Aggression | 52 | 52 | +0 |
Goalkeeping
| Stat | Current | At Max Level | Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| GK Awareness | 69 | 81 | +12 |
| GK Catching | 64 | 74 | +10 |
| GK Clearing | 67 | 79 | +12 |
| GK Reflexes | 70 | 80 | +10 |
| GK Reach | 66 | 78 | +12 |
Characteristics
| Stat | Current | At Max Level | Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weak Foot Usage | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Weak Foot Accuracy | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Form | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Injury Resistance | 1 | 1 | +0 |
Position Ratings at Max Level
GK remains Masaaki Higashiguchi's best-rated position at max level (87); the next-best alternative is CB (51). The ratings below show how Masaaki Higashiguchi would rate at each of the game's 13 positions once fully trained, not its current-level rating, so they can be higher than the 69 OVR shown at the top of this page.
| Position | Full Name | Max-Level Rating |
|---|---|---|
| GK (registered) | Goalkeeper | 87 |
| CB | Center Back | 51 |
| LB | Left Back | 44 |
| RB | Right Back | 44 |
| DMF | Defensive Midfielder | 47 |
| CMF | Central Midfielder | 42 |
| LMF | Left Midfielder | 40 |
| RMF | Right Midfielder | 40 |
| AMF | Attacking Midfielder | 40 |
| LWF | Left Wing Forward | 40 |
| RWF | Right Wing Forward | 40 |
| SS | Second Striker | 40 |
| CF | Centre Forward | 41 |
Skills (2)
GK Low Punt, GK Penalty Saver.
None of Masaaki Higashiguchi's 2 skills are rare Highlight Skills; its value comes from base stats and regular skills alone.
All Cards of Masaaki Higashiguchi (2)
Of the 2 known Masaaki Higashiguchi cards, this one ranks #2 by max overall rating (87 vs. 95 on the strongest variant).
| Card | OVR | Max OVR | Card ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| J1 LEAGUE Selection 9 Nov '23 | 76 | 95 | 105634989119599 |
| Standard (this card) | 69 | 87 | 39023 |
Other Players Named Masaaki Higashiguchi (1)
- Masaaki Higashiguchi, GK, 69 OVR, Gamba Osaka
Masaaki Higashiguchi is a 69 OVR GK from JAPAN, playing for Gamba Osaka in MEIJI YASUDA J1 LEAGUE. Max overall: 87. Playing style: Defensive Goalkeeper. Skills: GK Low Punt, GK Penalty Saver. Booster: No Booster (). 2 other Higashiguchi variations available.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Masaaki Higashiguchi's max level overall rating in eFootball 2026?
Masaaki Higashiguchi reaches 87 overall at max level as GK, up from 69 at base level. Masaaki Higashiguchi's biggest gain at max level is Jump: 63 at base rising to 79 at max level (+16).
What is Masaaki Higashiguchi's best position at max level?
GK remains Masaaki Higashiguchi's best-rated position at max level (87); the next-best alternative is CB (51).
What is Masaaki Higashiguchi's best current stat in eFootball 2026?
Masaaki Higashiguchi's standout current stat is Physical Contact at 71. This is the card's current-level value; see the stats table above for the same stat's value at max level.