Yotaro Nakajima stats
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Y. Nakajima
SanfrecceMidfielderBefore the next match
V-Varen Nagasaki v Sanfrecce, Wednesday
What V-Varen Nagasaki allow left central midfielders
Position stats8 appearances at LCM against V-Varen Nagasaki in their last 20 matches; league average from the J1 League.
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As a left central midfielder, Yotaro Nakajima has appeared in 9 J1 League matches this season, totalling 510 minutes at an average rating of 7.02. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other J1 League midfielders.
Attacking stats
Yotaro Nakajima has taken 1 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 510 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 5th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Yotaro Nakajima has 1 assist and 11 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 46 minutes. Yotaro Nakajima has set up 12 shots for teammates, worth 0.2 expected assists (xA). His creative output is strong, ranking in the 69th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Yotaro Nakajima has completed 334 of 374 passes at 89% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 93rd percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Yotaro Nakajima completes 4 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 32 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (25th percentile).
Defending stats
Yotaro Nakajima makes 18 tackles and 4 interceptions , adding 3 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 28 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 97th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Yotaro Nakajima has committed 4 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2 fouls.
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly left central midfielder (7 appearances), also at right central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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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 | 3 | 125 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 7.11 |
2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 16 | 808 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 21 | 6.86 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 12 | 302 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 6.11 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Champions League Two | 7 | 501 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 11 | 7.39 |
About Yotaro Nakajima
J1 League 2026/2027 season
This season in the J1 League, Yotaro Nakajima has scored 1 assist across 9 appearances (8 starts), totalling 510 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Yotaro Nakajima has attempted 1 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.04 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Yotaro Nakajima has created 11 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 4 successful dribbles from 8 attempts (50% success rate). Yotaro Nakajima has contributed 11 key passes and 19 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Yotaro Nakajima has registered 18 tackles (14 won), 4 interceptions, and 3 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 334 from 374 pass attempts, a 89% pass accuracy rate. Yotaro Nakajima has won 32 of 55 total duels.
Discipline
Yotaro Nakajima has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 4 fouls and winning 7.
About Yotaro Nakajima
Yotaro Nakajima is a 20-year-old midfielder playing for Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the J1 League, representing Japan. Yotaro Nakajima is right-footed and wears the number 35 shirt. Born on 22 April 2006.
Most recent appearance
Yotaro Nakajima's most recent match was at home against Kyoto Sanga on December 23rd. Sanfrecce won 3-0. Yotaro Nakajima played 63 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 key pass with a match rating of 7.31.
Recent matches
- December 23rd3-0 winvsKyoto Sanga(63 mins, rating 7.31)
- August 31st0-2 winatTokyo Verdy(46 mins, rating 6.94)
- September 20th6-1 winvsCerezo Osaka(68 mins, rating 6.65)
- March 7th3-2 lossatFagiano Okayama(79 mins, rating 7.15)
- May 4th3-0 winvsNagoya Grampus(17 mins, rating 6.4)
Next fixture
Yotaro Nakajima 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
Yotaro Nakajima currently plays alongside Shimon Kobayashi, Mutsuki Kato, Shunki Higashi, Sébastien Haller, Hiroto Ota, Issei Ouchi, Takuma Asano, Leedo Morii, Shun Ayukawa, Minato Hara, Hayao Kawabe, Hikaru Ogawa, Yudai Tanaka, Sota Koshimichi, 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.