Naoki Maeda stats
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N. Maeda
SanfrecceForwardBefore the next match
V-Varen Nagasaki v Sanfrecce, Wednesday
What V-Varen Nagasaki allow right attacking midfielders
Position stats4 appearances at RCAM against V-Varen Nagasaki in their last 20 matches; league average from the J1 League.
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Odds OutliersNaoki Maeda 2026/2027 season stats
As a right attacking midfielder, Naoki Maeda has appeared in 3 J1 League matches this season, totalling 70 minutes at an average rating of 4.47. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other J1 League midfielders.
Attacking stats
Naoki Maeda has taken 3 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 23 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 98th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Naoki Maeda has 0 assists and 1 key passes , creating 1 big chances . Naoki Maeda has set up 1 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 26th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Naoki Maeda has completed 22 of 25 passes at 88% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 35th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Naoki Maeda completes 0 dribbles and wins 4 duels .
Defending stats
Naoki Maeda makes 1 tackles and 1 interceptions , adding 1 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 70 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 49th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Naoki Maeda has committed 0 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly right attacking midfielder (1 appearance).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Sanfrecce squad
K. Yengi
27 yrs#9
A. Suzuki
23 yrs#10M. Kato29 yrs#11
S. Haller
32 yrs#22S. Ayukawa25 yrs#23
T. Asano31 yrs#29N. Maeda31 yrs#41
H. Kawabe31 yrs#6
S. Higashi26 yrs#7
T. Kawamura27 yrs#8T. Matsumoto28 yrs#14D. Suga28 yrs#18
S. Koshimichi22 yrs#32Y. Nakajima20 yrs#35S. Kobayashi18 yrs#45R. Noguchi18 yrs#46M. Hara18 yrs#47H. Ota18 yrs#48
25 yrs
26 yrsPrevious seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Champions League Elite | 6 | 274 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 5.59 |
2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 30 | 1,063 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 7 | 6.24 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 24 | 1,348 | 2 | 2 | 23 | 16 | 7.07 |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 11 | 296 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6.45 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eredivisie | 11 | 270 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6.09 |
 KNVB Beker | 4 | 141 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5.05 |
Eredivisie2021
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 34 | 1,723 | 3 | 5 | 19 | 10 | 6.59 |
About Naoki Maeda
J1 League 2026/2027 season
This season in the J1 League, Naoki Maeda has featured across 3 appearances (1 starts), totalling 70 minutes. Naoki Maeda has attempted 3 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Naoki Maeda has created 0 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. Naoki Maeda has contributed 1 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Naoki Maeda has registered 1 tackles (0 won), 1 interceptions, and 1 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 22 from 25 pass attempts, a 88% pass accuracy rate. Naoki Maeda has won 4 of 10 total duels.
Discipline
Naoki Maeda has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 0 fouls and winning 3.
About Naoki Maeda
Naoki Maeda is a 31-year-old forward playing for Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the J1 League, representing Japan. Naoki Maeda is left-footed and wears the number 41 shirt. Born on 17 November 1994.
Most recent appearance
Naoki Maeda's most recent match was away at Tokyo Verdy on August 31st. Sanfrecce won 0-2. Naoki Maeda played 23 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.58.
Recent matches
- August 31st0-2 winatTokyo Verdy(23 mins, rating 6.58)
- October 9th0-1 winatAvispa Fukuoka(1 mins, rating 0)
- December 3rd3-0 winvsJEF United(46 mins, rating 6.82)
- October 21st2-1 winvsJohor Darul Ta'zim(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 6.99)
- January 22nd1-0 winvsShanghai Shenhua(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Naoki Maeda and Sanfrecce Hiroshima are next in action on June 11th against Lion City Sailors FC in the AFC Champions League Two. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Lion City Sailors FC match preview.
Teammates at Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Naoki Maeda currently plays alongside Shimon Kobayashi, Mutsuki Kato, Shunki Higashi, Sébastien Haller, Hiroto Ota, Issei Ouchi, Takuma Asano, Leedo Morii, Shun Ayukawa, Minato Hara, Hayao Kawabe, Hikaru Ogawa, Yudai Tanaka, Sota Koshimichi, Hayato Araki, Takumu Kawamura, Shuto Nakano, Taichi Yamasaki, Keisuke Osako, Kusini Yengi, Rento Noguchi, Yotaro Nakajima, Taishi Matsumoto, Ju-sung Kim, Naoki Maeda, Naoto Arai, Daiki Suga, Sho Sasaki, Tsukasa Shiotani and Akito Suzuki at Sanfrecce Hiroshima.