Hayao Kawabe
Japan
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Hayao Kawabe 2026/2027 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Hayao Kawabe has appeared in 5 J1 League matches this season, totalling 409 minutes at an average rating of 7.00. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other J1 League midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 37 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.22 | 56 |
| Shots | 7 | 1.50 | 68 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.20 | 35 |
| Shot accuracy | 14.0% | n/a | 31 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 37 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 37 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.22 | 24 |
| Shots blocked | 5 | 1.10 | 94 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.20 | 68 |
| Key passes | 3 | 0.70 | 28 |
| Chances created | 3 | 0.66 | 27 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.22 | 65 |
Hayao Kawabe has taken 7 shots with 1 on target (14% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 58 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 68th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Hayao Kawabe has 1 assist and 3 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 136 minutes. Hayao Kawabe has set up 4 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is strong, ranking in the 68th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 240 | 52.80 | 73 |
| Accurate passes | 217 | 47.80 | 74 |
| Pass accuracy | 90.0% | n/a | 93 |
| Long balls won | 15 | 3.30 | 91 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 0.44 | 69 |
| Backward passes | 28 | 6.16 | 28 |
| Passes (final third) | 30 | 6.60 | 61 |
Hayao Kawabe has completed 217 of 240 passes at 90% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 73rd percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 1 | 0.22 | 26 |
| Dribble attempts | 3 | 0.66 | 38 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 31 |
| Duels won | 15 | 3.30 | 39 |
| Aerials won | 3 | 0.66 | 43 |
| Touches | 292 | 64.30 | 69 |
| Possession lost | 31 | 6.82 | 2 |
| Dribbled past | 3 | 0.66 | 69 |
| Fouls won | 3 | 0.66 | 37 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 0.44 | 22 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Hayao Kawabe completes 1 dribbles at a 33% success rate and wins 15 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 8 | 1.76 | 68 |
| Tackles won | 3 | 0.66 | 36 |
| Interceptions | 4 | 0.88 | 51 |
| Clearances | 5 | 1.10 | 46 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 15 | 3.30 | 36 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 47 |
Hayao Kawabe makes 8 tackles and 4 interceptions , adding 5 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 51 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 68th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 2 | 0.44 | 16 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.22 | 69 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Fouls per card | 2.00 | n/a | 56 |
| Foul involvements | 5 | 1.10 | 21 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Hayao Kawabe has committed 2 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2 fouls.
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly right central midfielder (4 appearances), also at left central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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25 yrs
25 yrsHayao Kawabe previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Champions League Elite | 9 | 752 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 11 | 6.87 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 37 | 3,102 | 3 | 2 | 42 | 70 | 6.90 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 13 | 1,006 | 0 | 2 | 24 | 19 | 7.12 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Champions League Two | 5 | 315 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 7.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pro League | 36 | 2,719 | 7 | 9 | 58 | 42 | 7.23 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Super League | 33 | 2,846 | 9 | 9 | 41 | 50 | 7.17 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super League | 34 | 2,678 | 7 | 3 | 30 | 40 | 6.94 |
| 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 assist across 5 appearances (5 starts), totalling 409 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Hayao Kawabe has attempted 7 shots with 1 on target, a 14% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Hayao Kawabe has created 3 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 1 successful dribbles from 3 attempts (33% success rate). Hayao Kawabe has contributed 3 key passes and 4 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Hayao Kawabe has registered 8 tackles (3 won), 4 interceptions, and 5 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 217 from 240 pass attempts, a 90% pass accuracy rate. Hayao Kawabe has won 15 of 25 total duels.
Discipline
Hayao Kawabe has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 2 fouls and winning 3.
About Hayao Kawabe
Hayao Kawabe is a 30-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 away at Nagoya Grampus on May 4th. Sanfrecce Hiroshima won 3-0. Hayao Kawabe played 73 minutes, registering 3 shots, 2 tackles with a match rating of 7.11.
Recent matches
- May 4th3-0 winvsNagoya Grampus(73 mins, rating 7.11)
- April 11th0-0 drawatGamba Osaka(68 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.76)
- April 3rd1-1 drawvsKawasaki Frontale(90 mins, rating 7.07)
- January 21st1-4 winatUrawa Reds(88 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.15)
- December 3rd3-0 winvsJEF United(90 mins, rating 6.93)
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 Hikaru Ogawa, Takuma Asano, Hayao Kawabe, Hayato Araki, Taichi Yamasaki, Shun Ayukawa, Takumu Kawamura, Shimon Kobayashi, Yudai Tanaka, Takaaki Shichi, Sota Koshimichi, Mutsuki Kato, Issei Ouchi, Shuto Nakano, Sébastien Haller, Keisuke Osako, Shunki Higashi, Rento Noguchi, Yotaro Nakajima, Ju-sung Kim, Taishi Matsumoto, Naoki Maeda, Naoto Arai, Daiki Suga, Tsukasa Shiotani, Sho Sasaki and Akito Suzuki at Sanfrecce Hiroshima.