Motoki Nishihara
Japan
Match-by-match stats
Motoki Nishihara 2025 season stats
As a left winger, Motoki Nishihara has appeared in 12 J1 League matches this season, totalling 260 minutes at an average rating of 6.06. 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 | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 8 |
| Shots | 2 | 0.70 | 13 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.30 | 43 |
| Shot accuracy | 50.0% | n/a | 94 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 15 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 15 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Shots off target | 0 | n/a | 1 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.35 | 44 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Key passes | 3 | 1.00 | 46 |
| Chances created | 3 | 1.04 | 50 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.35 | 88 |
Motoki Nishihara has taken 2 shots with 1 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. 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 below average for shooting, ranking in the 13th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Motoki Nishihara has 0 assists and 3 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 87 minutes. Motoki Nishihara has set up 3 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 20th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 106 | 36.70 | 45 |
| Accurate passes | 79 | 27.30 | 40 |
| Pass accuracy | 75.0% | n/a | 20 |
| Long balls won | 1 | 0.35 | 6 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 6 |
| Backward passes | 30 | 10.38 | 82 |
| Passes (final third) | 6 | 2.08 | 9 |
Motoki Nishihara has completed 79 of 106 passes at 75% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 45th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 7 | 2.42 | 98 |
| Dribble attempts | 17 | 5.88 | 100 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 27 |
| Duels won | 22 | 7.62 | 97 |
| Aerials won | 3 | 1.04 | 55 |
| Touches | 201 | 69.60 | 83 |
| Possession lost | 67 | 23.19 | 100 |
| Dribbled past | 3 | 1.04 | 87 |
| Fouls won | 6 | 2.08 | 95 |
| Dispossessed | 11 | 3.81 | 100 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Motoki Nishihara completes 7 dribbles at a 41% success rate and wins 22 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 6 | 2.08 | 72 |
| Tackles won | 5 | 1.73 | 95 |
| Interceptions | 3 | 1.04 | 62 |
| Clearances | 4 | 1.38 | 55 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 13 | 4.50 | 66 |
| 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 | 37 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 43 |
Motoki Nishihara makes 6 tackles and 3 interceptions , adding 4 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 43 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 72nd percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 4 | 1.38 | 67 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 11 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 11 |
| Foul involvements | 10 | 3.46 | 93 |
| 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 |
Motoki Nishihara has committed 4 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly left winger (1 appearance), also at left attacking midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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35 yrs
Motoki Nishihara previous seasons
Per season, all competitionsAbout Motoki Nishihara
J1 League 2025 season
This season in the J1 League, Motoki Nishihara has featured across 12 appearances (2 starts), totalling 260 minutes. Motoki Nishihara 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, Motoki Nishihara has created 3 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 7 successful dribbles from 17 attempts (41% success rate). Motoki Nishihara has contributed 3 key passes and 6 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Motoki Nishihara has registered 6 tackles (5 won), 3 interceptions, and 4 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 79 from 106 pass attempts, a 75% pass accuracy rate. Motoki Nishihara has won 22 of 57 total duels.
Discipline
Motoki Nishihara has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 4 fouls and winning 6.
About Motoki Nishihara
Motoki Nishihara is a 19-year-old midfielder playing for Mito Hollyhock in the J1 League, representing Japan. Motoki Nishihara is right-footed and wears the number 44 shirt. Born on 16 December 2006.
Most recent appearance
Motoki Nishihara's most recent match was away at Machida Zelvia on May 10th. Mito Hollyhock lost 3-0. Motoki Nishihara played 11 minutes with a match rating of 6.28.
Recent matches
- June 24th2-0 winvsYokohama(0 mins, rating 0)
- May 10th3-0 lossatMachida Zelvia(11 mins, rating 6.28)
- February 19th1-1 drawatNagoya Grampus(10 mins, rating 6.72)
- December 3rd4-2 lossatCerezo Osaka(0 mins, rating 0)
- August 23rd3-2 winvsVissel Kobe(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Motoki Nishihara and Mito Hollyhock are next in action on July 21st against Avispa Fukuoka in the J1 League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Avispa Fukuoka vs Mito Hollyhock match preview.
Teammates at Mito Hollyhock
Motoki Nishihara currently plays alongside Hiroshi Iwasaki, Yuto Yamashita, Kaito Taniguchi, Mizuki Arai, Chihiro Kato, Shuhei Matsubara, Jakub Slowik, Shota Yamashita, Malick Fofana, Kotatsu Kawakami, Kiichi Yamazaki, Rei Ieizumi, Konosuke Nishikawa, Motoki Nishihara, Yasuki Kimoto, Hayata Yamamoto, Sho Omori, Kishin Shimatani, Ryo Nemoto, Yoshiki Torikai, Taishi Semba, Hugo Leonardo, Takumi Mase, Arata Watanabe, Patryck, Yu Funabashi, Koshi Osaki, Akinari Kawazura, Uwabright Hayakawa, Minato Kamiyama, Matheus Leiria, Kishin Gokita, Keisuke Tada, Kenta Itakura and Kotaro Uchino at Mito Hollyhock.