Naoto Arai
Japan
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Naoto Arai 2026/2027 season stats
As a right wing back, Naoto Arai has appeared in 5 J1 League matches this season, totalling 254 minutes at an average rating of 6.94. 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 | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Shots | 5 | 1.80 | 96 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.70 | 91 |
| Shot accuracy | 40.0% | n/a | 62 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 39 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 39 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.71 | 85 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.35 | 81 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Key passes | 7 | 2.50 | 97 |
| Chances created | 7 | 2.48 | 97 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 32 |
Naoto Arai has taken 5 shots with 2 on target (40% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 51 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 96th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Naoto Arai has 0 assists and 7 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 36 minutes. Naoto Arai has set up 7 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 | 170 | 60.20 | 85 |
| Accurate passes | 144 | 51.00 | 82 |
| Pass accuracy | 85.0% | n/a | 74 |
| Long balls won | 12 | 4.25 | 95 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 3 | 1.06 | 88 |
| Backward passes | 39 | 13.82 | 97 |
| Passes (final third) | 25 | 8.86 | 82 |
Naoto Arai has completed 144 of 170 passes at 85% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 85th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 5 | 1.77 | 98 |
| Dribble attempts | 7 | 2.48 | 96 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 71 |
| Duels won | 16 | 5.67 | 84 |
| Aerials won | 2 | 0.71 | 14 |
| Touches | 248 | 87.90 | 95 |
| Possession lost | 51 | 18.07 | 93 |
| Dribbled past | 6 | 2.13 | 99 |
| Fouls won | 2 | 0.71 | 52 |
| Dispossessed | 3 | 1.06 | 93 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Naoto Arai completes 5 dribbles at a 71% success rate and wins 16 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (14th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 7 | 2.48 | 91 |
| Tackles won | 4 | 1.42 | 88 |
| Interceptions | 3 | 1.06 | 57 |
| Clearances | 6 | 2.13 | 25 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 14 | 4.96 | 85 |
| 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 |
Naoto Arai makes 7 tackles and 3 interceptions , adding 6 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 36 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 91st percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 4 | 1.42 | 85 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 32 |
| Foul involvements | 6 | 2.13 | 66 |
| 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 |
Naoto Arai has committed 4 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly right wing back (2 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Champions League Elite | 8 | 471 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 12 | 6.93 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 27 | 1,309 | 4 | 2 | 23 | 26 | 6.68 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 35 | 2,160 | 7 | 4 | 53 | 37 | 7.34 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Champions League Two | 7 | 341 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 4 | 6.40 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 24 | 1,770 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 36 | 6.78 |
| 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 5 appearances (2 starts), totalling 254 minutes. Naoto Arai has attempted 5 shots with 2 on target, a 40% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Naoto Arai has created 7 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 5 successful dribbles from 7 attempts (71% success rate). Naoto Arai has contributed 7 key passes and 15 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Naoto Arai has registered 7 tackles (4 won), 3 interceptions, and 6 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 144 from 170 pass attempts, a 85% pass accuracy rate. Naoto Arai has won 16 of 37 total duels.
Discipline
Naoto Arai has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 4 fouls and winning 2.
About Naoto Arai
Naoto Arai is a 29-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 away at Nagoya Grampus on May 4th. Sanfrecce Hiroshima won 3-0. Naoto Arai played 90 minutes, registering 2 shots, 2 key passs, 3 tackles with a match rating of 7.3.
Recent matches
- May 4th3-0 winvsNagoya Grampus(90 mins, rating 7.3)
- April 11th0-0 drawatGamba Osaka(90 mins, rating 7.52)
- April 3rd1-1 drawvsKawasaki Frontale(44 mins, rating 6.55)
- January 21st1-4 winatUrawa Reds(20 mins, rating 6.64)
- December 3rd3-0 winvsJEF United(10 mins, rating 6.69)
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 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.