Tsuyoshi Watanabe
JapanPlayer traits
Match-by-match stats
Tsuyoshi Watanabe 2025/2026 season stats
As a left center back, Tsuyoshi Watanabe has appeared in 30 Eredivisie matches this season, totalling 2,637 minutes at an average rating of 7.07. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Eredivisie defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eredivisie | 30 | 2,637 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 34 | 7.07 |
 Europa League | 6 | 413 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 6.84 |
 Champions League | 2 | 180 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7.51 |
 KNVB Beker | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6.76 |
| Total | 39 | 3,320 | 5 | 0 | 15 | 46 | 7.05 |
Eredivisie
Champions LeagueAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.10 | 72 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.07 | 37 |
| Shots | 23 | 0.80 | 70 |
| Shots on target | 11 | 0.40 | 82 |
| Shot accuracy | 48.0% | n/a | 81 |
| Shot conversion | 9.0% | n/a | 61 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.18 | n/a | 52 |
| Big chances missed | 4 | 0.14 | 89 |
| Shots off target | 10 | 0.34 | 68 |
| Shots blocked | 4 | 0.14 | 51 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.03 | 79 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Key passes | 13 | 0.40 | 37 |
| Chances created | 11 | 0.38 | 54 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.07 | 43 |
Tsuyoshi Watanabe has taken 23 shots with 11 on target (48% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 115 minutes. He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 70th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Tsuyoshi Watanabe has 0 assists and 13 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 240 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 28th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1809 | 61.70 | 89 |
| Accurate passes | 1611 | 55.00 | 90 |
| Pass accuracy | 89.0% | n/a | 86 |
| Long balls won | 80 | 2.73 | 73 |
| Through balls won | 1 | 0.03 | 81 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.03 | 25 |
| Backward passes | 138 | 4.71 | 31 |
| Passes (final third) | 225 | 7.68 | 86 |
Tsuyoshi Watanabe has completed 1611 of 1809 passes at 89% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 89th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 10 | 0.34 | 51 |
| Dribble attempts | 12 | 0.41 | 31 |
| Dribble success | 0.8% | n/a | 90 |
| Duels won | 152 | 5.19 | 64 |
| Aerials won | 94 | 3.21 | 92 |
| Touches | 2185 | 74.60 | 83 |
| Possession lost | 230 | 7.85 | 22 |
| Dribbled past | 8 | 0.27 | 12 |
| Fouls won | 16 | 0.55 | 38 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.03 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 0.41 | 42 |
Tsuyoshi Watanabe completes 10 dribbles at a 83% success rate and wins 152 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 34 | 1.16 | 21 |
| Tackles won | 22 | 0.75 | 27 |
| Interceptions | 28 | 0.96 | 35 |
| Clearances | 148 | 5.05 | 67 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 119 | 4.06 | 47 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 4 | 0.14 | 54 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 17 |
| Errors led to goal | 1 | 0.03 | 74 |
Tsuyoshi Watanabe makes 34 tackles and 28 interceptions , adding 148 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 78 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 21st percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 22 | 0.75 | 27 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.03 | 20 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 22.00 | n/a | 98 |
| Foul involvements | 38 | 1.30 | 25 |
| 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 |
Tsuyoshi Watanabe has committed 22 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 22 fouls.
Positions played
EredivisieMainly left center back (20 appearances), also at right center back (10).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Similar players
defenders
Feyenoord squad
A. Ueda
27 yrs#9
G. Borges
25 yrs#11
L. Sauer
20 yrs#16
C. Tengstedt
26 yrs#17
N. Ferri
21 yrs#19
A. Hadj Moussa
24 yrs#23
G. Diarra
23 yrs#27
A. Sliti
20 yrs#32
I. Hwang
29 yrs#6
J. Moder
27 yrs#7
L. Valente
22 yrs#10
S. Steijn24 yrs#14
G. Zechiël22 yrs#25
O. Targhalline
24 yrs#28
C. Stengs27 yrs#31
C. Vanhoutte
27 yrs#34
L. Ivanušec
27 yrs#35
R. Zerrouki28 yrs#36
23 yrs
27 yrs
27 yrs
23 yrs
Japan squad
K. Shiogai21 yrs#7A. Ueda27 yrs#9
J. Ito33 yrs#10
Y. Suzuki24 yrs#14
T. Kubo25 yrs#14
K. Nakamura25 yrs#17
K. Ogawa28 yrs#18
S. Machino26 yrs#18
R. Doan28 yrs#20
D. Maeda28 yrs#38
K. Goto21 yrs#42
Tsuyoshi Watanabe previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendly International | 3 | 152 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6.71 |
 World Cup | 2 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6.69 |
 WC Qualification Asia | 2 | 114 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.30 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly International | 4 | 360 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 6.89 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pro League | 34 | 3,053 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 47 | 7.34 |
 Europa Conference League | 13 | 1,200 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 4.47 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | 36 | 3,227 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 33 | 7.25 |
| Europa Conference League | 13 | 1,170 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 4.37 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | 34 | 3,060 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 70 | 7.22 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | 7 | 630 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 6.70 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 27 | 2,267 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 32 | 6.93 |
About Tsuyoshi Watanabe
Eredivisie 2025/2026 season
This season in the Eredivisie, Tsuyoshi Watanabe has scored 2 goals across 30 appearances (30 starts), totalling 2637 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Tsuyoshi Watanabe has attempted 23 shots with 11 on target, a 48% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Tsuyoshi Watanabe has created 11 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 10 successful dribbles from 12 attempts (83% success rate). Tsuyoshi Watanabe has contributed 13 key passes and 5 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Tsuyoshi Watanabe has registered 34 tackles (22 won), 28 interceptions, and 148 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 1611 from 1809 pass attempts, a 89% pass accuracy rate. Tsuyoshi Watanabe has won 152 of 251 total duels.
Discipline
Tsuyoshi Watanabe has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 22 fouls and winning 16.
About Tsuyoshi Watanabe
Tsuyoshi Watanabe is a 29-year-old defender playing for Feyenoord in the Eredivisie, representing Japan. Tsuyoshi Watanabe is right-footed and wears the number 4 shirt. Born on 5 February 1997.
Most recent appearance
Tsuyoshi Watanabe's most recent match was away at Sweden on November 27th. Feyenoord drew 1-1. Tsuyoshi Watanabe played 15 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.72.
Recent matches
Teammates at Feyenoord
Tsuyoshi Watanabe currently plays alongside Jordan Bos, Thijs Kraaijeveld, Gijs Smal, Anel Ahmedhodzic, Jakub Moder, In-Beom Hwang, Gonçalo Borges, Oussama Targhalline, Leo Sauer, Neraysho Kasanwirjo, Ramiz Zerrouki, Liam Bossin, Casper Tengstedt, Anis Hadj Moussa, Givairo Read, Thomas Beelen, Tjark Ernst, Mika Mármol, Charles Vanhoutte, C. Stengs, Sem Steijn, Nacho Ferri, Aymen Sliti, Gjivai Zechiël, Mats Deijl, Luciano Valente, Ayase Ueda, Luka Ivanušec, Tsuyoshi Watanabe, Gaoussou Diarra, Jeremiah St. Juste, Bart Nieuwkoop and Jordan Lotomba at Feyenoord.