Katsuhiro Nakayama
Japan
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Katsuhiro Nakayama 2026/2027 season stats
As a left wing back, Katsuhiro Nakayama has appeared in 5 J1 League matches this season, totalling 438 minutes at an average rating of 7.00. 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 | 0.20 | 85 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.21 | 78 |
| Shots | 5 | 1.00 | 77 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.60 | 88 |
| Shot accuracy | 60.0% | n/a | 78 |
| Shot conversion | 20.0% | n/a | 87 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.33 | n/a | 85 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.21 | 48 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.21 | 70 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Key passes | 13 | 2.70 | 98 |
| Chances created | 13 | 2.67 | 98 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.21 | 75 |
Katsuhiro Nakayama has taken 5 shots with 3 on target (60% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 88 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 77th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Katsuhiro Nakayama has 0 assists and 13 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 34 minutes. Katsuhiro Nakayama has set up 13 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 | 186 | 38.20 | 31 |
| Accurate passes | 150 | 30.80 | 32 |
| Pass accuracy | 81.0% | n/a | 45 |
| Long balls won | 2 | 0.41 | 2 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 9 | 1.85 | 93 |
| Backward passes | 68 | 13.97 | 98 |
| Passes (final third) | 12 | 2.47 | 4 |
Katsuhiro Nakayama has completed 150 of 186 passes at 81% accuracy , plus 9 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 31st percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 5 | 1.03 | 94 |
| Dribble attempts | 12 | 2.47 | 96 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 44 |
| Duels won | 12 | 2.47 | 7 |
| Aerials won | 2 | 0.41 | 8 |
| Touches | 293 | 60.20 | 40 |
| Possession lost | 78 | 16.03 | 82 |
| Dribbled past | 3 | 0.62 | 73 |
| Fouls won | 1 | 0.21 | 11 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 0.41 | 72 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Katsuhiro Nakayama completes 5 dribbles at a 42% success rate and wins 12 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (8th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 4 | 0.82 | 30 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 3 |
| Interceptions | 4 | 0.82 | 42 |
| Clearances | 10 | 2.05 | 23 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 21 | 4.32 | 71 |
| 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 |
Katsuhiro Nakayama makes 4 tackles and 4 interceptions , adding 10 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 110 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 30th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 5 | 1.03 | 66 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 32 |
| Foul involvements | 6 | 1.23 | 38 |
| 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 |
Katsuhiro Nakayama has committed 5 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly left wing back (4 appearances), also at left central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Katsuhiro Nakayama previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 26 | 1,712 | 0 | 2 | 24 | 27 | 6.76 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 32 | 1,747 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 27 | 6.60 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 19 | 1,013 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 18 | 5.26 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 27 | 1,563 | 2 | 1 | 19 | 25 | 6.82 |
About Katsuhiro Nakayama
J1 League 2026/2027 season
This season in the J1 League, Katsuhiro Nakayama has scored 1 goal across 5 appearances (5 starts), totalling 438 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Katsuhiro Nakayama has attempted 5 shots with 3 on target, a 60% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Katsuhiro Nakayama has created 13 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 5 successful dribbles from 12 attempts (42% success rate). Katsuhiro Nakayama has contributed 13 key passes and 34 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Katsuhiro Nakayama has registered 4 tackles (0 won), 4 interceptions, and 10 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 150 from 186 pass attempts, a 81% pass accuracy rate. Katsuhiro Nakayama has won 12 of 30 total duels.
Discipline
Katsuhiro Nakayama has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 5 fouls and winning 1.
About Katsuhiro Nakayama
Katsuhiro Nakayama is a 30-year-old midfielder playing for Nagoya Grampus in the J1 League, representing Japan. Katsuhiro Nakayama is right-footed and wears the number 27 shirt. Born on 17 July 1996.
Most recent appearance
Katsuhiro Nakayama's most recent match was away at Sanfrecce Hiroshima on May 4th. Nagoya Grampus lost 3-0. Katsuhiro Nakayama played 90 minutes, registering 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.54.
Recent matches
- May 4th3-0 lossatSanfrecce Hiroshima(90 mins, rating 6.54)
- May 22nd2-1 winvsFagiano Okayama(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.24)
- March 23rd3-1 winvsGamba Osaka(78 mins, rating 6.95)
- December 11th2-1 lossatKashima Antlers(90 mins, rating 6.63)
- November 22nd0-1 lossvsShimizu S-Pulse(90 mins, rating 7.64)
Next fixture
Katsuhiro Nakayama and Nagoya Grampus are next in action on March 7th against Machida Zelvia in the J1 League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Nagoya Grampus vs Machida Zelvia match preview.
Teammates at Nagoya Grampus
Katsuhiro Nakayama currently plays alongside Tsukasa Morishima, Yuzo Takeuchi, Sakuto Fukaya, Harumu Kubo, Ryuji Izumi, Yota Sato, Sho Inagaki, Yuya Asano, Katsuhiro Nakayama, Alexandre Pisano, Takuya Uchida, Shungo Sugiura, Hiroaki Hagi, Yohei Takeda, Masahito Ono, Yuya Yamagishi, Teruki Hara, Daniel Schmidt, Kensuke Nagai, Tomoki Takamine, Mateus Castro, Ryuki Oiso, Yves Avelete, Shuhei Tokumoto, Haruya Fujii, Hidemasa Koda, Tomoya Koyamatsu, Marcus Vinicius, Yuki Nogami, Taichi Kikuchi and Yudai Kimura at Nagoya Grampus.