Shuto Nakano
Japan
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Shuto Nakano 2026/2027 season stats
As a right wing back, Shuto Nakano has appeared in 5 J1 League matches this season, totalling 450 minutes at an average rating of 7.61. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other J1 League defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.20 | 85 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.20 | 72 |
| Shots | 14 | 2.80 | 99 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 0.80 | 95 |
| Shot accuracy | 29.0% | n/a | 56 |
| Shot conversion | 7.0% | n/a | 78 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.25 | n/a | 80 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 0.80 | 91 |
| Shots blocked | 6 | 1.20 | 99 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Key passes | 8 | 1.60 | 88 |
| Chances created | 7 | 1.40 | 85 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.20 | 69 |
Shuto Nakano has taken 14 shots with 4 on target (29% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 32 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 99th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Shuto Nakano has 0 assists and 8 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 64 minutes. Shuto Nakano has set up 8 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 40th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 214 | 42.80 | 40 |
| Accurate passes | 179 | 35.80 | 49 |
| Pass accuracy | 84.0% | n/a | 69 |
| Long balls won | 11 | 2.20 | 57 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 5 | 1.00 | 86 |
| Backward passes | 34 | 6.80 | 67 |
| Passes (final third) | 41 | 8.20 | 75 |
Shuto Nakano has completed 179 of 214 passes at 84% accuracy , plus 5 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 40th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 5 | 1.00 | 93 |
| Dribble attempts | 5 | 1.00 | 76 |
| Dribble success | 1.0% | n/a | 88 |
| Duels won | 33 | 6.60 | 91 |
| Aerials won | 5 | 1.00 | 25 |
| Touches | 344 | 68.80 | 64 |
| Possession lost | 64 | 12.80 | 57 |
| Dribbled past | 8 | 1.60 | 97 |
| Fouls won | 10 | 2.00 | 93 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 0.40 | 68 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Shuto Nakano completes 5 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 33 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (25th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 13 | 2.60 | 94 |
| Tackles won | 4 | 0.80 | 57 |
| Interceptions | 3 | 0.60 | 22 |
| Clearances | 14 | 2.80 | 30 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 20 | 4.00 | 63 |
| 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 | 40 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 48 |
Shuto Nakano makes 13 tackles and 3 interceptions , adding 14 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 35 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 94th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 1 | 0.20 | 8 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 32 |
| Foul involvements | 11 | 2.20 | 70 |
| 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 |
Shuto Nakano has committed 1 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly right wing back (3 appearances), also at right center back (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Champions League Elite | 9 | 757 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 14 | 7.11 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 37 | 2,829 | 1 | 1 | 43 | 43 | 7.08 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 38 | 3,347 | 5 | 5 | 26 | 67 | 7.35 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Champions League Two | 8 | 474 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 7.08 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 30 | 1,487 | 1 | 3 | 20 | 36 | 6.67 |
About Shuto Nakano
J1 League 2026/2027 season
This season in the J1 League, Shuto Nakano has scored 1 goal across 5 appearances (5 starts), totalling 450 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Shuto Nakano has attempted 14 shots with 4 on target, a 29% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Shuto Nakano has created 7 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 5 successful dribbles from 5 attempts (100% success rate). Shuto Nakano has contributed 8 key passes and 12 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Shuto Nakano has registered 13 tackles (4 won), 3 interceptions, and 14 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 179 from 214 pass attempts, a 84% pass accuracy rate. Shuto Nakano has won 33 of 50 total duels.
Discipline
Shuto Nakano has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 1 fouls and winning 10.
About Shuto Nakano
Shuto Nakano is a 26-year-old defender playing for Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the J1 League, representing Japan. Shuto Nakano is right-footed and wears the number 15 shirt. Born on 27 June 2000.
Most recent appearance
Shuto Nakano's most recent match was away at Nagoya Grampus on May 4th. Sanfrecce Hiroshima won 3-0. Shuto Nakano played 90 minutes, registering 2 shots, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.05.
Recent matches
- May 4th3-0 winvsNagoya Grampus(90 mins, rating 7.05)
- April 11th0-0 drawatGamba Osaka(90 mins, rating 7.84)
- April 3rd1-1 drawvsKawasaki Frontale(90 mins, rating 7.22)
- January 21st1-4 winatUrawa Reds(90 mins, rating 7.61)
- December 3rd3-0 winvsJEF United(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 8.32)
Next fixture
Shuto Nakano 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
Shuto Nakano 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.