Shu Kurata is a Japanese midfielder from Osaka. He developed in Gamba Osaka's academy and made his senior career largely with the club, apart from loan spells at JEF United Chiba and Cerezo Osaka. Kurata returned to Gamba and became a long-serving midfielder, winning domestic titles including the 2014 treble. He has also represented Japan at senior international level. His career is closely associated with Gamba's midfield and attacking roles.