Ryoma Watanabe
Japan
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Ryoma Watanabe 2026/2027 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Ryoma Watanabe has appeared in 5 J1 League matches this season, totalling 376 minutes at an average rating of 7.01. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other J1 League midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.20 | 79 |
| Goal involvements | 4 | 0.96 | 98 |
| Shots | 17 | 4.10 | 98 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 1.00 | 92 |
| Shot accuracy | 24.0% | n/a | 49 |
| Shot conversion | 6.0% | n/a | 74 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.25 | n/a | 78 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0.72 | 99 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 1.91 | 99 |
| Shots blocked | 5 | 1.20 | 96 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.24 | 93 |
| Assists | 3 | 0.70 | 99 |
| Key passes | 7 | 1.70 | 83 |
| Chances created | 7 | 1.68 | 83 |
| Big chances created | 4 | 0.96 | 98 |
Ryoma Watanabe has taken 17 shots with 4 on target (24% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 22 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 98th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Ryoma Watanabe has 3 assists and 7 key passes , creating 4 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 54 minutes. Ryoma Watanabe has set up 10 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 99th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 119 | 28.50 | 26 |
| Accurate passes | 101 | 24.20 | 33 |
| Pass accuracy | 85.0% | n/a | 61 |
| Long balls won | 3 | 0.72 | 23 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 6 | 1.44 | 93 |
| Backward passes | 46 | 11.01 | 84 |
| Passes (final third) | 7 | 1.68 | 9 |
Ryoma Watanabe has completed 101 of 119 passes at 85% accuracy , plus 6 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 26th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 4 | 0.96 | 82 |
| Dribble attempts | 10 | 2.39 | 89 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 39 |
| Duels won | 21 | 5.03 | 79 |
| Aerials won | 4 | 0.96 | 51 |
| Touches | 213 | 51.00 | 36 |
| Possession lost | 46 | 11.01 | 51 |
| Dribbled past | 5 | 1.20 | 92 |
| Fouls won | 6 | 1.44 | 79 |
| Dispossessed | 6 | 1.44 | 87 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Ryoma Watanabe completes 4 dribbles at a 40% success rate and wins 21 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 7 | 1.68 | 64 |
| Tackles won | 6 | 1.44 | 83 |
| Interceptions | 2 | 0.48 | 33 |
| Clearances | 9 | 2.15 | 83 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 12 | 2.87 | 21 |
| 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 | 43 |
| Errors led to goal | 1 | 0.24 | 97 |
Ryoma Watanabe makes 7 tackles and 2 interceptions , adding 9 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 54 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 64th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 5 | 1.20 | 61 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.24 | 80 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.24 | 77 |
| Fouls per card | 5.00 | n/a | 76 |
| Foul involvements | 11 | 2.63 | 71 |
| 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 |
Ryoma Watanabe has committed 5 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5 fouls.
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly left central midfielder (4 appearances), also at attacking midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Ryoma Watanabe previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 29 | 1,987 | 7 | 3 | 28 | 36 | 7.05 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 38 | 3,387 | 6 | 5 | 52 | 61 | 7.29 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 29 | 2,251 | 4 | 3 | 24 | 27 | 6.96 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 30 | 1,951 | 6 | 2 | 22 | 39 | 6.23 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 17 | 804 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 14 | 6.56 |
About Ryoma Watanabe
J1 League 2026/2027 season
This season in the J1 League, Ryoma Watanabe has scored 1 goal and 3 assists across 5 appearances (5 starts), totalling 376 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0.7 assists per 90 minutes. Ryoma Watanabe has attempted 17 shots with 4 on target, a 24% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Ryoma Watanabe has created 7 chances including 4 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 4 successful dribbles from 10 attempts (40% success rate). Ryoma Watanabe has contributed 7 key passes and 13 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Ryoma Watanabe has registered 7 tackles (6 won), 2 interceptions, and 9 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 101 from 119 pass attempts, a 85% pass accuracy rate. Ryoma Watanabe has won 21 of 47 total duels.
Discipline
Ryoma Watanabe has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 5 fouls and winning 6.
About Ryoma Watanabe
Ryoma Watanabe is a 29-year-old midfielder playing for Urawa Reds in the J1 League, representing Japan. Ryoma Watanabe is both-footed and wears the number 13 shirt. Born on 2 October 1996.
Most recent appearance
Ryoma Watanabe's most recent match was away at Avispa Fukuoka on May 4th. Urawa Reds won 2-3. Ryoma Watanabe played 46 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 tackle with a match rating of 5.97.
Recent matches
- May 4th2-3 winatAvispa Fukuoka(46 mins, rating 5.97)
- May 22nd3-2 winvsYokohama F. Marinos(90 mins, 1 assist, 1 yellow card, rating 7.59)
- January 7th3-1 lossatMachida Zelvia(74 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.28)
- January 21st1-4 lossvsSanfrecce Hiroshima(76 mins, rating 6.64)
- March 18th4-3 lossatGamba Osaka(90 mins, 2 assists, rating 7.59)
Next fixture
Ryoma Watanabe and Urawa Reds are next in action on March 7th against Kashima Antlers in the J1 League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Kashima Antlers vs Urawa Reds match preview.
Teammates at Urawa Reds
Ryoma Watanabe currently plays alongside Luka Didulica, Renji Hidano, Yota Horiuchi, Shuta Sasa, Atsushi Inagaki, Danilo Boza, Yoichi Naganuma, Hayate Ueki, Kotaro Nakamura, Atsuro Takahashi, Reon Tanaka, Samuel Gustafson, Yoshitaka Tanaka, Takuro Kaneko, Ryoma Watanabe, Yuta Miyamoto, Kenta Nemoto, Kota Mizunuma, Kaito Yasui, Tatsuki Seko, Miki Yamane, Ado Onaiwu, Kota Kudo, Shusaku Nishikawa, Hiiro Komori, Matheus Savio, Kotaro Hayashi, Eiichi Katayama, Takeshi Wada, Jumpei Hayakawa, Koki Fukui, Harumi Minamino and Yoshiaki Arai at Urawa Reds.