Naoto Arai stats
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Match-by-match stats
N. Arai
SanfrecceDefenderBefore the next match
V-Varen Nagasaki v Sanfrecce, Tomorrow
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 OutliersNaoto Arai 2026/2027 season stats
As a right wing back, Naoto Arai has appeared in 10 J1 League matches this season, totalling 660 minutes at an average rating of 7.16. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other J1 League defenders.
Attacking stats
Naoto Arai has taken 15 shots with 4 on target (27% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 44 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.4 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 defenders. Naoto Arai has 0 assists and 13 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 51 minutes. Naoto Arai has set up 13 shots for teammates, worth 0.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 35th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Naoto Arai has completed 464 of 531 passes at 87% accuracy , plus 6 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 94th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Naoto Arai completes 9 dribbles at a 75% success rate and wins 35 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (15th percentile).
Defending stats
Naoto Arai makes 10 tackles and 6 interceptions , adding 10 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 66 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 52nd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Naoto Arai has committed 4 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly right wing back (6 appearances), also at right central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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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 yrsPrevious seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Champions League Elite | 8 | 471 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 12 | 6.93 |
2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 27 | 1,309 | 4 | 2 | 23 | 26 | 6.68 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 35 | 2,160 | 7 | 4 | 53 | 37 | 7.34 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Champions League Two | 7 | 341 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 4 | 6.40 |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 24 | 1,770 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 36 | 6.78 |
2021
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 6 | 299 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5.66 |
About Naoto Arai
J1 League 2026/2027 season
This season in the J1 League, Naoto Arai has featured across 10 appearances (7 starts), totalling 660 minutes. Naoto Arai has attempted 15 shots with 4 on target, a 27% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.37 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Naoto Arai has created 13 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 9 successful dribbles from 12 attempts (75% success rate). Naoto Arai has contributed 13 key passes and 34 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Naoto Arai has registered 10 tackles (4 won), 6 interceptions, and 10 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 464 from 531 pass attempts, a 87% pass accuracy rate. Naoto Arai has won 35 of 63 total duels.
Discipline
Naoto Arai has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 4 fouls and winning 10.
About Naoto Arai
Naoto Arai is a 30-year-old defender playing for Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the J1 League, representing Japan. Naoto Arai is right-footed and wears the number 5 shirt. Born on 7 October 1996.
Most recent appearance
Naoto Arai's most recent match was at home against Kyoto Sanga on December 23rd. Sanfrecce won 3-0. Naoto Arai played 90 minutes, registering 7 shots with a match rating of 7.73.
Recent matches
- December 23rd3-0 winvsKyoto Sanga(90 mins, rating 7.73)
- August 31st0-2 winatTokyo Verdy(90 mins, rating 6.82)
- October 9th0-1 winatAvispa Fukuoka(90 mins, rating 8.18)
- September 20th6-1 winvsCerezo Osaka(90 mins, rating 7.44)
- March 7th3-2 lossatFagiano Okayama(46 mins, rating 6.75)
Next fixture
Naoto Arai 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
Naoto Arai currently plays alongside Daiki Suga, Issei Ouchi, Leedo Morii, Sota Koshimichi, Naoki Maeda, Naoto Arai, Yotaro Nakajima, Keisuke Osako, Yudai Tanaka, Shunki Higashi, Hayato Araki, Hayao Kawabe, Taichi Yamasaki, Hiroto Ota, Minato Hara, Shun Ayukawa, Hikaru Ogawa, Takumu Kawamura, Takuma Asano, Sébastien Haller, Ju-sung Kim, Taishi Matsumoto, Shuto Nakano, Shimon Kobayashi, Mutsuki Kato, Rento Noguchi, Kusini Yengi, Sho Sasaki, Tsukasa Shiotani and Akito Suzuki at Sanfrecce Hiroshima.