Yuta Arai
Japan
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Yuta Arai 2026/2027 season stats
As a left wing back, Yuta Arai has appeared in 4 J1 League matches this season, totalling 166 minutes at an average rating of 6.66. 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 | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Shots | 3 | 1.60 | 95 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.50 | 81 |
| Shot accuracy | 33.0% | n/a | 59 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 39 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 39 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 1.08 | 98 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.54 | 91 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Key passes | 3 | 1.60 | 87 |
| Chances created | 3 | 1.63 | 90 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.54 | 95 |
Yuta Arai has taken 3 shots with 1 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 55 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 95th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Yuta Arai has 0 assists and 3 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 55 minutes. Yuta Arai has set up 3 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 | 56 | 30.40 | 14 |
| Accurate passes | 43 | 23.30 | 13 |
| Pass accuracy | 77.0% | n/a | 23 |
| Long balls won | 1 | 0.54 | 5 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 4 | 2.17 | 95 |
| Backward passes | 12 | 6.51 | 64 |
| Passes (final third) | 5 | 2.71 | 5 |
Yuta Arai has completed 43 of 56 passes at 77% accuracy , plus 4 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 14th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 1 | 0.54 | 70 |
| Dribble attempts | 2 | 1.08 | 81 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 51 |
| Duels won | 7 | 3.80 | 34 |
| Aerials won | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| Touches | 110 | 59.60 | 38 |
| Possession lost | 26 | 14.10 | 68 |
| Dribbled past | 1 | 0.54 | 60 |
| Fouls won | 1 | 0.54 | 42 |
| Dispossessed | 4 | 2.17 | 98 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Yuta Arai completes 1 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 7 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (2nd percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 5 | 2.71 | 95 |
| Tackles won | 5 | 2.71 | 99 |
| Interceptions | 4 | 2.17 | 97 |
| Clearances | 7 | 3.80 | 48 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 7 | 3.80 | 55 |
| 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 |
Yuta Arai makes 5 tackles and 4 interceptions , adding 7 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 33 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 95th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 2 | 1.08 | 70 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 32 |
| Foul involvements | 3 | 1.63 | 48 |
| 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 |
Yuta Arai has committed 2 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly left wing back (1 appearance).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
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33 yrs
Yuta Arai previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 37 | 2,737 | 2 | 1 | 26 | 63 | 6.70 |
About Yuta Arai
J1 League 2026/2027 season
This season in the J1 League, Yuta Arai has featured across 4 appearances (1 starts), totalling 166 minutes. Yuta Arai has attempted 3 shots with 1 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Yuta Arai has created 3 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 1 successful dribbles from 2 attempts (50% success rate). Yuta Arai has contributed 3 key passes and 9 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Yuta Arai has registered 5 tackles (5 won), 4 interceptions, and 7 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 43 from 56 pass attempts, a 77% pass accuracy rate. Yuta Arai has won 7 of 17 total duels.
Discipline
Yuta Arai has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 2 fouls and winning 1.
About Yuta Arai
Yuta Arai is a 23-year-old midfielder playing for Tokyo Verdy in the J1 League, representing Japan. Yuta Arai is right-footed and wears the number 40 shirt. Born on 24 March 2003.
Most recent appearance
Yuta Arai's most recent match was away at Vissel Kobe on May 4th. Tokyo Verdy lost 0-2. Yuta Arai played 31 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 key pass, 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.7.
Recent matches
- May 4th0-2 lossvsVissel Kobe(31 mins, rating 6.7)
- May 22nd0-2 lossvsKashima Antlers(90 mins, rating 6.66)
- March 2nd0-0 drawatFagiano Okayama(0 mins, rating 0)
- April 26th1-3 lossvsKashiwa Reysol(35 mins, rating 6.51)
- July 8th1-1 drawvsKawasaki Frontale(10 mins, rating 6.78)
Next fixture
Yuta Arai and Tokyo Verdy are next in action on April 17th against Cerezo Osaka in the J1 League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Cerezo Osaka vs Tokyo Verdy match preview.
Teammates at Tokyo Verdy
Yuta Arai currently plays alongside Yuya Nagasawa, Keisuke Nakamura, Kento Imai, Sota Ofuji, Hayato Hirao, Naoki Hayashi, Matheus, Hiroki Mawatari, Shuto Tanabe, Koki Morita, Rei Hirakawa, Maaya Sako, Ryota Inoue, Itsuki Someno, Yuya Fukuda, Kai Shibato, Hyun-woo Kim, Soma Meshino, Hiroto Yamami, Issei Kumatoriya, Shion Nakayama, Joi Yamamoto, Kaito Suzuki, Yosuke Uchida, Taiju Yoshida, Goki Yamada, Kosuke Saito, Riku Matsuda, Shimon Teranuma, Ryosuke Shirai, Yuan Matsuhashi, Shuhei Mizoguchi, Kazuya Miyahara, Gakuto Kawamura, Yuta Arai and Soma Kanda at Tokyo Verdy.