is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for club Tokyo Verdy. He has 2 caps for the Japan national football team.

Career After attending Meiji University and even getting picked for All Japan University XI, Shibato joined Urawa Red Diamonds in May 2017.

In January 2024, Shibato moved on loan to newly promoted J1 League club Machida Zelvia, ahead of the 2024 season.

Career statistics Club .Nippon Sports Kikaku Publishing inc./日本スポーツ企画出版社, "J1&J2&J3選手名鑑ハンディ版 2018 (NSK MOOK)", 7 February 2018, Japan, (p. 61 out of 289) + Appearances and goals by club, season and competition Club Season League National Cup League Cup Continental Other Total Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Japan League Emperor's Cup J.League Cup AFC Other TotalUrawa Red Diamonds2018J1 League914020––1512019J1 League200301080103302020J1 League2510020––2712021J1 League3015080––4312022J1 League242002060103322023J1 League8020805010240Total1165140230190301755Machida Zelvia (loan)2024J1 League700000––70 Career total1235140230190301825

International Japan National Football Team Database Japan national teamYearAppsGoals201720Total20

Honours

Club Urawa Red Diamonds Emperor's Cup: 2018, 2021 AFC Champions League: 2022 AFC Champions League runner-up: 2019 Japanese Super Cup: 2022

References

External links

Profile at Urawa Red Diamonds Profile at J. League