Kotaro Hayashi
Japan
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Kotaro Hayashi 2026/2027 season stats
As a left back, Kotaro Hayashi has appeared in 5 J1 League matches this season, totalling 203 minutes at an average rating of 5.23. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other J1 League defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.40 | 97 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.44 | 93 |
| Shots | 2 | 0.90 | 68 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.40 | 74 |
| Shot accuracy | 50.0% | n/a | 70 |
| Shot conversion | 50.0% | n/a | 96 |
| Goals per SoT | 1.00 | n/a | 96 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.44 | 73 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.44 | 87 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Key passes | 4 | 1.80 | 90 |
| Chances created | 4 | 1.77 | 90 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 32 |
Kotaro Hayashi has taken 2 shots with 1 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 102 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 68th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Kotaro Hayashi has 0 assists and 4 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 51 minutes. Kotaro Hayashi has set up 4 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 40th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 87 | 38.60 | 32 |
| Accurate passes | 78 | 34.60 | 40 |
| Pass accuracy | 90.0% | n/a | 95 |
| Long balls won | 3 | 1.33 | 28 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.44 | 68 |
| Backward passes | 12 | 5.32 | 55 |
| Passes (final third) | 14 | 6.21 | 52 |
Kotaro Hayashi has completed 78 of 87 passes at 90% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 32nd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 1.33 | 96 |
| Dribble attempts | 5 | 2.22 | 95 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 63 |
| Duels won | 4 | 1.77 | 4 |
| Aerials won | 1 | 0.44 | 10 |
| Touches | 136 | 60.30 | 41 |
| Possession lost | 31 | 13.74 | 66 |
| Dribbled past | 1 | 0.44 | 51 |
| Fouls won | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| Dispossessed | 0 | n/a | 15 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Kotaro Hayashi completes 3 dribbles at a 60% success rate and wins 4 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (10th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 0 | n/a | 1 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 4 |
| Interceptions | 2 | 0.89 | 47 |
| Clearances | 7 | 3.10 | 37 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 6 | 2.66 | 27 |
| 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 | 40 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 48 |
Kotaro Hayashi makes 0 tackles and 2 interceptions , adding 7 clearances . He is below average defensively, ranking in the 1st percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 3 | 1.33 | 78 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.44 | 96 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Fouls per card | 3.00 | n/a | 73 |
| Foul involvements | 3 | 1.33 | 43 |
| 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 |
Kotaro Hayashi has committed 3 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3 fouls.
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly left back (1 appearance), also at right back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Kotaro Hayashi previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Champions League Elite | 13 | 918 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 9 | 6.25 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 33 | 2,576 | 4 | 1 | 26 | 54 | 6.77 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 33 | 2,767 | 0 | 2 | 32 | 47 | 6.85 |
| 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 5 appearances (2 starts), totalling 203 minutes. That works out to 0.4 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Kotaro Hayashi has attempted 2 shots with 1 on target, a 50% 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 4 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 3 successful dribbles from 5 attempts (60% success rate). Kotaro Hayashi has contributed 4 key passes and 4 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Kotaro Hayashi has registered 0 tackles (0 won), 2 interceptions, and 7 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 78 from 87 pass attempts, a 90% pass accuracy rate. Kotaro Hayashi has won 4 of 13 total duels.
Discipline
Kotaro Hayashi has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 3 fouls and winning 0.
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 Avispa Fukuoka on May 4th. Urawa Reds won 2-3. Kotaro Hayashi played 32 minutes, registering 1 goal, 1 shot, 2 key passs with a match rating of 7.56.
Recent matches
- May 4th2-3 winatAvispa Fukuoka(32 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.56)
- May 22nd3-2 winvsYokohama F. Marinos(1 mins, rating 0)
- January 7th3-1 lossatMachida Zelvia(74 mins, rating 6.35)
- January 21st1-4 lossvsSanfrecce Hiroshima(30 mins, rating 6.14)
- March 18th4-3 lossatGamba Osaka(66 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.08)
Next fixture
Kotaro Hayashi 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
Kotaro Hayashi currently plays alongside Luka Didulica, Renji Hidano, Yota Horiuchi, Shuta Sasa, Atsushi Inagaki, Danilo Boza, Yoichi Naganuma, Hayate Ueki, Reon Tanaka, Kotaro Nakamura, Atsuro Takahashi, 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.