Shuto Nakano stats
Japan
Match-by-match stats
S. Nakano
SanfrecceDefenderBefore the next match
V-Varen Nagasaki v Sanfrecce, Wednesday
What V-Varen Nagasaki allow right wing backs
Position stats4 appearances at RWB against V-Varen Nagasaki in their last 20 matches; league average from the J1 League.
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Odds OutliersShuto Nakano 2026/2027 season stats
As a right center back, Shuto Nakano has appeared in 10 J1 League matches this season, totalling 900 minutes at an average rating of 7.52. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other J1 League defenders.
Attacking stats
Shuto Nakano has taken 19 shots with 6 on target (32% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 47 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 97th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Shuto Nakano has 1 assist and 16 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 60 minutes. Shuto Nakano has set up 17 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is strong, ranking in the 78th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Shuto Nakano has completed 470 of 556 passes at 85% accuracy , plus 6 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 79th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Shuto Nakano completes 9 dribbles at a 90% success rate and wins 52 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (18th percentile).
Defending stats
Shuto Nakano makes 19 tackles and 5 interceptions , adding 31 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 47 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 79th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Shuto Nakano has committed 7 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly right center back (7 appearances), also at right wing back (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Sanfrecce squad
K. Yengi
27 yrs#9A. Suzuki
23 yrs#10M. Kato29 yrs#11
S. Haller
32 yrs#22S. Ayukawa25 yrs#23
T. Asano31 yrs#29
N. 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 yrsJapan squad
K. Shiogai21 yrs#7S. Saito21 yrs#7
Y. Soma29 yrs#7K. Tanimura28 yrs#9
J. Ito33 yrs#10
K. Nakamura26 yrs#11
Y. Suzuki24 yrs#14
T. Kubo25 yrs#14
A. Ueda28 yrs#18
R. Doan28 yrs#20
D. Maeda28 yrs#38
K. Goto21 yrs#42
K. Sano25 yrs#6
S. Tanaka24 yrs#13
D. Kamada30 yrs#18
A. Tanaka28 yrs#22
K. Sano23 yrs#24K. Matsuki23 yrs#27
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendly International | 1 | 72 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.14 |
2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Champions League Elite | 9 | 757 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 14 | 7.11 |
2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 37 | 2,829 | 1 | 1 | 43 | 43 | 7.08 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 38 | 3,347 | 5 | 5 | 26 | 67 | 7.35 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Champions League Two | 8 | 474 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 7.08 |
2023
| 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 2 goals and 1 assist across 10 appearances (10 starts), totalling 900 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Shuto Nakano has attempted 19 shots with 6 on target, a 32% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.01 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Shuto Nakano has created 15 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 9 successful dribbles from 10 attempts (90% success rate). Shuto Nakano has contributed 16 key passes and 18 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Shuto Nakano has registered 19 tackles (9 won), 5 interceptions, and 31 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 470 from 556 pass attempts, a 85% pass accuracy rate. Shuto Nakano has won 52 of 83 total duels.
Discipline
Shuto Nakano has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 7 fouls and winning 16.
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 at home against Kyoto Sanga on December 23rd. Sanfrecce won 3-0. Shuto Nakano played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 key pass, 3 tackles with a match rating of 7.49.
Recent matches
- December 23rd3-0 winvsKyoto Sanga(90 mins, rating 7.49)
- August 31st0-2 winatTokyo Verdy(90 mins, rating 7.11)
- July 30th2-1 winvsVenezuela(72 mins, rating 6.14)
- August 2nd3-1 winvsUruguay(0 mins, rating 0)
- October 9th0-1 winatAvispa Fukuoka(90 mins, rating 7.38)
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 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.