Kotaro Hayashi stats
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K. Hayashi
Urawa RedsDefenderBefore the next match
Urawa Reds v JEF United, Tomorrow
What JEF United allow left wing backs
Position stats5 appearances at LWB against JEF United in their last 20 matches; league average from the J1 League.
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As a left back, Kotaro Hayashi has appeared in 9 J1 League matches this season, totalling 518 minutes at an average rating of 5.79. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other J1 League defenders.
Attacking stats
Kotaro Hayashi has taken 4 shots with 1 on target (25% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 130 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 60th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Kotaro Hayashi has 0 assists and 5 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 104 minutes. Kotaro Hayashi has set up 5 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
Kotaro Hayashi has completed 159 of 179 passes at 89% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 15th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Kotaro Hayashi completes 4 dribbles at a 57% success rate and wins 14 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (17th percentile).
Defending stats
Kotaro Hayashi makes 3 tackles and 5 interceptions , adding 12 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 173 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 9th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Kotaro Hayashi has committed 11 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 11 fouls.
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly left back (4 appearances), also at right back (1) and left wing back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Urawa Reds squad
T. Kaneko
29 yrs#7
K. Mizunuma36 yrs#8
H. Komori26 yrs#17
R. Hidano22 yrs#36H. Minamino22 yrs#42
A. Onaiwu30 yrs#45K. Nakamura17 yrs#46M. Savio
29 yrs#10
S. Gustafson
31 yrs#11
T. Seko28 yrs#12R. Watanabe30 yrs#13K. Yasui26 yrs#25Y. Horiuchi22 yrs#29S. Sasa20 yrs#33H. Ueki23 yrs#37J. Hayakawa20 yrs#39T. Wada17 yrs#43Y. Naganuma29 yrs#88
19 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Champions League Elite | 13 | 918 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 9 | 6.25 |
2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 33 | 2,576 | 4 | 1 | 26 | 54 | 6.77 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 33 | 2,767 | 0 | 2 | 32 | 47 | 6.85 |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 29 | 2,276 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 24 | 6.68 |
About Kotaro Hayashi
J1 League 2026/2027 season
This season in the J1 League, Kotaro Hayashi has scored 1 goal across 9 appearances (6 starts), totalling 518 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Kotaro Hayashi has attempted 4 shots with 1 on target, a 25% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Kotaro Hayashi has created 5 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 4 successful dribbles from 7 attempts (57% success rate). Kotaro Hayashi has contributed 5 key passes and 7 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Kotaro Hayashi has registered 3 tackles (2 won), 5 interceptions, and 12 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 159 from 179 pass attempts, a 89% pass accuracy rate. Kotaro Hayashi has won 14 of 40 total duels.
Discipline
Kotaro Hayashi has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 11 fouls and winning 2.
About Kotaro Hayashi
Kotaro Hayashi is a 25-year-old defender playing for Urawa Reds in the J1 League, representing Japan. Kotaro Hayashi is right-footed and wears the number 18 shirt. Born on 16 November 2000.
Most recent appearance
Kotaro Hayashi's most recent match was away at Mito Hollyhock on March 16th. Urawa Reds won 0-1. Kotaro Hayashi played 58 minutes, registering 1 shot with a match rating of 6.5.
Recent matches
- March 16th0-1 winatMito Hollyhock(58 mins, rating 6.5)
- December 5th3-0 lossatFC Tokyo(77 mins, rating 6.35)
- October 29th3-1 winvsTokyo Verdy(90 mins, rating 6.46)
- March 7th0-1 winatKashima Antlers(90 mins, rating 6.64)
- May 4th2-3 winatAvispa Fukuoka(32 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.56)
Next fixture
Kotaro Hayashi and Urawa Reds are next in action on July 22nd against JEF United in the J1 League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Urawa Reds vs JEF United match preview.
Teammates at Urawa Reds
Kotaro Hayashi currently plays alongside Jumpei Hayakawa, Eiichi Katayama, Kota Kudo, Takuro Kaneko, Yota Horiuchi, Samuel Gustafson, Yuta Miyamoto, Luka Didulica, Kenta Nemoto, Kotaro Nakamura, Shuta Sasa, Renji Hidano, Yoshitaka Tanaka, Danilo Boza, Ryoma Watanabe, Kaito Yasui, Tatsuki Seko, Miki Yamane, Ado Onaiwu, Hayate Ueki, Yoichi Naganuma, Takeshi Wada, Reon Tanaka, Atsushi Inagaki, Atsuro Takahashi, Kota Mizunuma, Shusaku Nishikawa, Matheus Savio, Hiiro Komori, Kotaro Hayashi, Koki Fukui, Harumi Minamino and Yoshiaki Arai at Urawa Reds.