Hayao Kawabe stats
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H. Kawabe
SanfrecceMidfielderBefore the next match
V-Varen Nagasaki v Sanfrecce, Tomorrow
What V-Varen Nagasaki allow right central midfielders
Position stats8 appearances at RCM against V-Varen Nagasaki in their last 20 matches; league average from the J1 League.
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As a right central midfielder, Hayao Kawabe has appeared in 9 J1 League matches this season, totalling 741 minutes at an average rating of 7.06. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other J1 League midfielders.
Attacking stats
Hayao Kawabe has taken 13 shots with 3 on target (23% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 57 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.1 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 65th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Hayao Kawabe has 1 assist and 7 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 106 minutes. Hayao Kawabe has set up 8 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 57th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Hayao Kawabe has completed 448 of 497 passes at 90% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 83rd percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Hayao Kawabe completes 1 dribbles at a 17% success rate and wins 25 duels .
Defending stats
Hayao Kawabe makes 11 tackles and 8 interceptions , adding 6 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 67 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 50th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Hayao Kawabe has committed 5 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5 fouls.
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly right central midfielder (8 appearances), also at left central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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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#29
N. Maeda31 yrs#41H. 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 | 9 | 752 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 11 | 6.87 |
2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 37 | 3,102 | 3 | 2 | 42 | 70 | 6.90 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 13 | 1,006 | 0 | 2 | 24 | 19 | 7.12 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Champions League Two | 5 | 315 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 7.00 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pro League | 36 | 2,719 | 7 | 9 | 58 | 42 | 7.23 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Super League | 33 | 2,846 | 9 | 9 | 41 | 50 | 7.17 |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super League | 34 | 2,678 | 7 | 3 | 30 | 40 | 6.94 |
2021
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 20 | 1,602 | 3 | 1 | 19 | 29 | 7.18 |
About Hayao Kawabe
J1 League 2026/2027 season
This season in the J1 League, Hayao Kawabe has scored 1 goal and 1 assist across 9 appearances (9 starts), totalling 741 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Hayao Kawabe has attempted 13 shots with 3 on target, a 23% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.07 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Hayao Kawabe has created 7 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 1 successful dribbles from 6 attempts (17% success rate). Hayao Kawabe has contributed 7 key passes and 12 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Hayao Kawabe has registered 11 tackles (5 won), 8 interceptions, and 6 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 448 from 497 pass attempts, a 90% pass accuracy rate. Hayao Kawabe has won 25 of 51 total duels.
Discipline
Hayao Kawabe has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 5 fouls and winning 7.
About Hayao Kawabe
Hayao Kawabe is a 31-year-old midfielder playing for Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the J1 League, representing Japan. Hayao Kawabe is right-footed and wears the number 6 shirt. Born on 8 September 1995.
Most recent appearance
Hayao Kawabe's most recent match was at home against Kyoto Sanga on December 23rd. Sanfrecce won 3-0. Hayao Kawabe played 90 minutes, registering 2 shots, 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.11.
Recent matches
- December 23rd3-0 winvsKyoto Sanga(90 mins, rating 7.11)
- August 31st0-2 winatTokyo Verdy(90 mins, rating 6.89)
- September 20th6-1 winvsCerezo Osaka(62 mins, rating 6.84)
- March 7th3-2 lossatFagiano Okayama(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.72)
- May 4th3-0 winvsNagoya Grampus(73 mins, rating 7.11)
Next fixture
Hayao Kawabe 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
Hayao Kawabe currently plays alongside Shimon Kobayashi, Mutsuki Kato, Sébastien Haller, Shunki Higashi, Sota Koshimichi, Hiroto Ota, Issei Ouchi, Takuma Asano, Leedo Morii, Shun Ayukawa, Minato Hara, Hayao Kawabe, Hikaru Ogawa, Yudai Tanaka, 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.