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Y. Nakayama
DefenderYuta Nakayama 2026/2027 season stats
As a left center back, Yuta Nakayama has appeared in 3 J1 League matches this season, totalling 270 minutes at an average rating of 7.70. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other J1 League defenders.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026/2027.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 3 | 270 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 7.70 |
 Europa Conference League | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6.81 |
| Total | 4 | 360 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 7.48 |
Attacking stats
Yuta Nakayama has taken 3 shots with 2 on target (67% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 90 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 79th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Yuta Nakayama has 2 assists and 4 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 68 minutes. Yuta Nakayama has set up 6 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 99th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Yuta Nakayama has completed 160 of 177 passes at 90% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 85th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Yuta Nakayama completes 1 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 14 duels .
Defending stats
Yuta Nakayama makes 5 tackles and 1 interceptions , adding 14 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 54 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 71st percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Yuta Nakayama has committed 3 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly left center back (3 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Champions League Elite | 13 | 1,108 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 17 | 6.94 |
2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 32 | 2,526 | 1 | 3 | 22 | 35 | 6.76 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 6 | 332 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5.80 |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Asian Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.14 |
2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Asia | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 8.10 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 23 | 1,694 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 29 | 6.81 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 86 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7.14 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 14 | 1,083 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 14 | 6.50 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.02 |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eredivisie | 29 | 2,598 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 55 | 7.05 |
EredivisieAbout Yuta Nakayama
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Yuta Nakayama has created 4 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 1 successful dribbles from 1 attempts (100% success rate). Yuta Nakayama has contributed 4 key passes and 4 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Yuta Nakayama has registered 5 tackles (2 won), 1 interceptions, and 14 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 160 from 177 pass attempts, a 90% pass accuracy rate. Yuta Nakayama has won 14 of 26 total duels.
Discipline
Yuta Nakayama has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 3 fouls and winning 1.
About Yuta Nakayama
Yuta Nakayama is a 29-year-old defender, representing Japan. Yuta Nakayama is left-footed and wears the number 3 shirt. Born on 16 February 1997.
Most recent appearance
Yuta Nakayama's most recent match was away at Lugano on November 3rd. They lost 3-2. Yuta Nakayama played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 key pass, 4 tackles with a match rating of 6.81.
Recent matches
- November 3rd3-2 lossatLugano(90 mins, rating 6.81)
- January 7th3-1 winvsUrawa Reds(90 mins, rating 6.86)
- January 21st0-4 winatJEF United(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.88)
- November 22nd1-5 winatFC Tokyo(90 mins, 2 assists, rating 8.35)
- February 15th1-0 lossatAl Ahli(90 mins, rating 7.5)