Ikki Arai stats
Japan
Match-by-match stats
I. Arai
V-Varen NagasakiDefenderBefore the next match
V-Varen Nagasaki v Sanfrecce, Wednesday
What Sanfrecce allow centre backs
Position stats11 appearances at CB against Sanfrecce in their last 20 matches; league average from the J1 League.
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As a center back, Ikki Arai has appeared in 8 J1 League matches this season, totalling 534 minutes at an average rating of 6.70. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other J1 League defenders.
Attacking stats
Ikki Arai has taken 2 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 267 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.1 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 22nd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Ikki Arai has 0 assists and 1 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 534 minutes. Ikki Arai has set up 1 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 35th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Ikki Arai has completed 245 of 284 passes at 86% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 61st percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Ikki Arai completes 0 dribbles and wins 17 duels .
Defending stats
Ikki Arai makes 2 tackles and 12 interceptions , adding 40 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 267 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 6th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Ikki Arai has committed 0 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly center back (6 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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V-Varen Nagasaki squad
Y. Iwasaki
28 yrs#8
T. Santana
33 yrs#9
N. Campbell
26 yrs#11
Emerson27 yrs#16R. Yamasaki34 yrs#18R. Ko23 yrs#39Jonathan27 yrs#99
H. Yamaguchi36 yrs#5
K. Yasuda21 yrs#7M. Jesus29 yrs#10
T. Nagura28 yrs#14T. Sawada35 yrs#19K. Nakamura33 yrs#20
D. Pituca34 yrs#21
R. Yamada28 yrs#24T. Matsumoto24 yrs#34
M. Hasegawa27 yrs#41H. Nabeshima22 yrs#44
A. Masuyama29 yrs#88
19 yrs
26 yrsPrevious seasons
Per competition, club and countryAbout Ikki Arai
J1 League 2026/2027 season
This season in the J1 League, Ikki Arai has featured across 8 appearances (6 starts), totalling 534 minutes. Ikki Arai has attempted 2 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.09 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Ikki Arai has created 1 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. Ikki Arai has contributed 1 key passes and 0 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Ikki Arai has registered 2 tackles (1 won), 12 interceptions, and 40 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 245 from 284 pass attempts, a 86% pass accuracy rate. Ikki Arai has won 17 of 23 total duels.
Discipline
Ikki Arai has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 0 fouls and winning 1.
About Ikki Arai
Ikki Arai is a 32-year-old defender playing for V-Varen Nagasaki in the J1 League, representing Japan. Ikki Arai is right-footed and wears the number 29 shirt. Born on 8 November 1993.
Most recent appearance
Ikki Arai's most recent match was away at Kashima Antlers on February 3rd. V-Varen Nagasaki lost 2-0. Ikki Arai played 67 minutes, registering 1 shot with a match rating of 6.58.
Recent matches
- February 3rd2-0 lossatKashima Antlers(67 mins, rating 6.58)
- July 20th1-1 drawatJEF United(90 mins, rating 7.24)
- October 29th1-1 drawvsCerezo Osaka(83 mins, rating 6.85)
- September 20th2-0 winvsNagoya Grampus(90 mins, rating 6.87)
- April 17th3-1 lossatVissel Kobe(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Ikki Arai and V-Varen Nagasaki are next in action on July 1st against Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the J1 League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the V-Varen Nagasaki vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima match preview.
Teammates at V-Varen Nagasaki
Ikki Arai currently plays alongside Harumu Nabeshima, Hyeung-jun Noh, Jonathan, Ryogo Yamasaki, Reijin Ko, Takumi Nagura, Temmu Matsumoto, Kaito Ioka, Masaaki Goto, Emerson, Motoki Hasegawa, Kanta Doi, Keita Takahata, Hotaru Yamaguchi, Thiago Santana, Eduardo, Hijiri Onaga, Takuma Ominami, Kenshin Yasuda, Takashi Sawada, Norman Campbell, Yuto Iwasaki, Ryosuke Shindo, Matheus Jesus, Riku Yamada, Luka Radotic, Diego Pituca, Yusei Egawa, Go Hatano, Ikki Arai, Asahi Masuyama, Shunya Yoneda and Keita Nakamura at V-Varen Nagasaki.