Yuta Arai stats
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Y. Arai
Tokyo VerdyMidfielder
Y. Arai vs Yokohama F. Marinos
2 games played, 1 more on the benchYuta Arai's next match is tomorrow at 11:00 against Yokohama F. Marinos. See how Yuta Arai did in earlier matches against Yokohama F. Marinos.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
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| Jun 29, 2024 |
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Tomorrow 11:00Wed 11:00Before the next match
Yokohama F. Marinos v Tokyo Verdy, TomorrowWhat Yokohama F. Marinos allow left wing backs
Position stats5 appearances at LWB against Yokohama F. Marinos in their last 20 matches; league average from the J1 League.
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Odds OutliersYuta Arai 2026/2027 season stats
As a right wing back, Yuta Arai has appeared in 9 J1 League matches this season, totalling 615 minutes at an average rating of 6.73. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other J1 League defenders.
Attacking stats
Yuta Arai has taken 10 shots with 3 on target (30% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 62 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.1 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 93rd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Yuta Arai has 0 assists and 5 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 123 minutes. Yuta Arai has set up 5 shots for teammates, worth 0.3 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 35th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Yuta Arai has completed 119 of 168 passes at 71% accuracy , plus 7 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 3rd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Yuta Arai completes 6 dribbles at a 60% success rate and wins 27 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (9th percentile).
Defending stats
Yuta Arai makes 13 tackles and 8 interceptions , adding 26 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 47 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 79th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Yuta Arai has committed 6 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6 fouls.
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly right wing back (3 appearances), also at left back (2) and left wing back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Tokyo Verdy squad
I. Someno
25 yrs#9H. Yamami27 yrs#11G. Yamada26 yrs#13H. Kim
25 yrs#17S. Nakayama19 yrs#24
I. Kumatoriya23 yrs#25R. Shirai21 yrs#27G. Kawamura20 yrs#30
K. Ichimi28 yrs#33S. Kanda20 yrs#38
S. Teranuma25 yrs#45S. Ofuji19 yrs#51H. Hirao21 yrs#71
K. Shibato30 yrs#2
Y. Matsuhashi24 yrs#7K. Saito29 yrs#8
K. Morita26 yrs#10
Y. Fukuda27 yrs#14
R. Hirakawa26 yrs#16
K. Fujimoto27 yrs#19S. Meshino25 yrs#20J. Yamamoto20 yrs#28Y. Arai23 yrs#40K. Imai18 yrs#42
33 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025
| 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 scored 1 goal across 9 appearances (6 starts), totalling 615 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Yuta Arai has attempted 10 shots with 3 on target, a 30% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.06 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Yuta Arai has created 5 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 6 successful dribbles from 10 attempts (60% success rate). Yuta Arai has contributed 5 key passes and 19 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Yuta Arai has registered 13 tackles (13 won), 8 interceptions, and 26 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 119 from 168 pass attempts, a 71% pass accuracy rate. Yuta Arai has won 27 of 55 total duels.
Discipline
Yuta Arai has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 6 fouls and winning 4.
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 at home against FC Tokyo on December 23rd. Tokyo Verdy lost 0-4. Yuta Arai played 90 minutes with a match rating of 5.94.
Recent matches
- December 23rd0-4 lossvsFC Tokyo(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 5.94)
- August 31st0-2 lossvsSanfrecce Hiroshima(90 mins, rating 6.89)
- October 29th3-1 lossatUrawa Reds(89 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.51)
- May 6th1-1 drawvsJEF United(90 mins, rating 6.38)
- April 17th0-0 drawatCerezo Osaka(90 mins, rating 7.19)
Next fixture
Yuta Arai and Tokyo Verdy are next in action on July 1st against Yokohama F. Marinos in the J1 League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Yokohama F. Marinos vs Tokyo Verdy match preview.
Teammates at Tokyo Verdy
Yuta Arai currently plays alongside Hyun-woo Kim, Kai Shibato, Hiroki Mawatari, Ryota Inoue, Issei Kumatoriya, Shion Nakayama, Soma Meshino, Rei Hirakawa, Shuto Tanabe, Riku Matsuda, Kosuke Saito, Koki Takahashi, Naoki Hayashi, Yosuke Uchida, Kento Imai, Keisuke Nakamura, Kazunari Ichimi, Taiju Yoshida, Shimon Teranuma, Ryosuke Shirai, Yuan Matsuhashi, Yu-Min Cho, Kaito Suzuki, Matheus, Yuya Fukuda, Sota Ofuji, Koki Morita, Soma Kanda, Hayato Hirao, Kanya Fujimoto, Joi Yamamoto, Maaya Sako, Itsuki Someno, Hiroto Yamami, Shuhei Mizoguchi, Yuta Arai, Yuya Nagasawa, Kazuya Miyahara, Gakuto Kawamura and Goki Yamada at Tokyo Verdy.