Rio Nitta
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Match-by-match stats
Rio Nitta 2025 season stats
As a right striker, Rio Nitta has appeared in 17 J1 League matches this season, totalling 590 minutes at an average rating of 5.94. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other J1 League attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.20 | 41 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.46 | 60 |
| Shots | 14 | 2.10 | 42 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 0.90 | 62 |
| Shot accuracy | 43.0% | n/a | 66 |
| Shot conversion | 7.0% | n/a | 31 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.17 | n/a | 24 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.31 | 49 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 1.22 | 72 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.31 | 20 |
| Hit woodwork | 3 | 0.46 | 98 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.30 | 86 |
| Key passes | 10 | 1.50 | 83 |
| Chances created | 10 | 1.53 | 88 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.15 | 38 |
Rio Nitta has taken 14 shots with 6 on target (43% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 42 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 42nd percentile for shot volume among attackers. Rio Nitta has 2 assists and 10 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 59 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 86th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 110 | 16.80 | 16 |
| Accurate passes | 78 | 11.90 | 22 |
| Pass accuracy | 71.0% | n/a | 42 |
| Long balls won | 1 | 0.15 | 11 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 3 | 0.46 | 82 |
| Backward passes | 39 | 5.95 | 46 |
| Passes (final third) | 2 | 0.31 | 1 |
Rio Nitta has completed 78 of 110 passes at 71% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 16th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.31 | 11 |
| Dribble attempts | 5 | 0.76 | 10 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 46 |
| Duels won | 27 | 4.12 | 22 |
| Aerials won | 8 | 1.22 | 32 |
| Touches | 225 | 34.30 | 18 |
| Possession lost | 83 | 12.66 | 40 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| Fouls won | 7 | 1.07 | 43 |
| Dispossessed | 7 | 1.07 | 26 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Rio Nitta completes 2 dribbles at a 40% success rate and wins 27 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (32nd percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 10 | 1.53 | 73 |
| Tackles won | 3 | 0.46 | 26 |
| Interceptions | 4 | 0.61 | 85 |
| Clearances | 3 | 0.46 | 6 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 9 | 1.37 | 4 |
| 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 | 41 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 47 |
Rio Nitta makes 10 tackles and 4 interceptions , adding 3 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 59 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 73rd percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 7 | 1.07 | 30 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 11 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 9 | 1.37 | 98 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 11 |
| Foul involvements | 14 | 2.14 | 27 |
| 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 |
Rio Nitta has committed 7 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly right striker (4 appearances), also at left striker (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 10 | 232 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6.92 |
About Rio Nitta
J1 League 2025 season
This season in the J1 League, Rio Nitta has scored 1 goal and 2 assists across 17 appearances (5 starts), totalling 590 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. Rio Nitta has attempted 14 shots with 6 on target, a 43% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Rio Nitta has created 10 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 2 successful dribbles from 5 attempts (40% success rate). Rio Nitta has contributed 10 key passes and 15 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Rio Nitta has registered 10 tackles (3 won), 4 interceptions, and 3 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 78 from 110 pass attempts, a 71% pass accuracy rate. Rio Nitta has won 27 of 61 total duels.
Discipline
Rio Nitta has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 7 fouls and winning 7.
About Rio Nitta
Rio Nitta is a 23-year-old forward playing for Yokohama F. Marinos in the J1 League, representing Japan. Rio Nitta is 1,74m-footed. Born on 10 April 2003.
Most recent appearance
Rio Nitta's most recent match was away at Sanfrecce Hiroshima on July 15th. Yokohama F. Marinos lost 2-1. Rio Nitta played 82 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.74.
Recent matches
- July 15th2-1 lossatSanfrecce Hiroshima(82 mins, rating 6.74)
- February 9th1-0 winvsShimizu S-Pulse(75 mins, rating 6.76)
- December 28th5-2 winvsAlbirex Niigata(64 mins, 2 assists, rating 7.41)
- May 10th1-0 lossatAvispa Fukuoka(44 mins, rating 6.53)
- March 25th1-1 drawvsKyoto Sanga(8 mins, rating 6.52)
Next fixture
Rio Nitta and Yokohama F. Marinos are next in action on March 15th against Kashima Antlers in the J1 League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Yokohama F. Marinos vs Kashima Antlers match preview.
Teammates at Yokohama F. Marinos
Rio Nitta currently plays alongside Toichi Suzuki, Jun Amano, Yuta Tanaka, Ryotaro Tsunoda, Jordy Croux, Il-gyu Park, Hiroto Asada, Takuya Kida, Kosei Suwama, Aruto Higuchi, Yuri Araújo, Taiki Watanabe, Thomas Deng, Hiroki Iikura, Taisei Inoue, Rio Nitta, Ryo Miyaichi, Riku Yamane, Daiya Tono, Yuya Tsuboi, Tevis, Jeison Quiñónes, K. Chinen, Kaina Tanimura, Kanta Sekitomi, Ken Matsubara, Tomoki Kondo, Rubén Blanco, Dean David, Takuto Kimura, Kosuke Matsumura and George Onaiwu at Yokohama F. Marinos.