Hotaru Yamaguchi
Japan
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H. Yamaguchi
V-Varen NagasakiMidfielderHotaru Yamaguchi 2026/2027 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Hotaru Yamaguchi has appeared in 5 J1 League matches this season, totalling 380 minutes at an average rating of 6.76. 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 | 37 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.47 | 81 |
| Shots | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 13 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 37 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 37 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Shots off target | 0 | n/a | 6 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 6 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.50 | 92 |
| Key passes | 4 | 0.90 | 41 |
| Chances created | 4 | 0.95 | 44 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 0.71 | 94 |
Hotaru Yamaguchi has 2 assists and 4 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 95 minutes. Hotaru Yamaguchi has set up 6 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 92nd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 188 | 44.50 | 61 |
| Accurate passes | 160 | 37.90 | 57 |
| Pass accuracy | 85.0% | n/a | 61 |
| Long balls won | 5 | 1.18 | 46 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 15 |
| Backward passes | 41 | 9.71 | 68 |
| Passes (final third) | 27 | 6.39 | 59 |
Hotaru Yamaguchi has completed 160 of 188 passes at 85% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 61st percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 6 |
| Dribble attempts | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 7 |
| Duels won | 6 | 1.42 | 3 |
| Aerials won | 2 | 0.47 | 29 |
| Touches | 224 | 53.10 | 43 |
| Possession lost | 37 | 8.76 | 14 |
| Dribbled past | 2 | 0.47 | 51 |
| Fouls won | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 0.47 | 28 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Hotaru Yamaguchi completes 0 dribbles and wins 6 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (29th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 4 | 0.95 | 31 |
| Tackles won | 3 | 0.71 | 41 |
| Interceptions | 5 | 1.18 | 68 |
| Clearances | 8 | 1.89 | 73 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 14 | 3.32 | 38 |
| 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 | 43 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 47 |
Hotaru Yamaguchi makes 4 tackles and 5 interceptions , adding 8 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 95 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 31st percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 1 | 0.24 | 6 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.24 | 80 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Fouls per card | 1.00 | n/a | 54 |
| Foul involvements | 1 | 0.24 | 1 |
| 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 |
Hotaru Yamaguchi has committed 1 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 1 fouls.
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly right central midfielder (5 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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19 yrs
26 yrsHotaru Yamaguchi previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 26 | 1,956 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 23 | 7.01 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Champions League Elite | 2 | 168 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6.83 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 32 | 2,774 | 4 | 2 | 23 | 33 | 7.09 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 33 | 2,957 | 2 | 2 | 24 | 40 | 6.64 |
| AFC Champions League Elite | 7 | 616 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6.16 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 32 | 2,762 | 5 | 4 | 27 | 36 | 7.31 |
About Hotaru Yamaguchi
J1 League 2026/2027 season
This season in the J1 League, Hotaru Yamaguchi has scored 2 assists across 5 appearances (5 starts), totalling 380 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.5 assists per 90 minutes. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Hotaru Yamaguchi has created 4 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. Hotaru Yamaguchi has contributed 4 key passes and 0 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Hotaru Yamaguchi has registered 4 tackles (3 won), 5 interceptions, and 8 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 160 from 188 pass attempts, a 85% pass accuracy rate. Hotaru Yamaguchi has won 6 of 12 total duels.
Discipline
Hotaru Yamaguchi has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 1 fouls and winning 0.
About Hotaru Yamaguchi
Hotaru Yamaguchi is a 35-year-old midfielder playing for V-Varen Nagasaki in the J1 League, representing Japan. Hotaru Yamaguchi is right-footed and wears the number 5 shirt. Born on 6 October 1990.
Most recent appearance
Hotaru Yamaguchi's most recent match was away at Gamba Osaka on May 4th. V-Varen Nagasaki drew 2-2. Hotaru Yamaguchi played 90 minutes, registering 1 assist, 3 key passs, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.38.
Recent matches
- May 4th2-2 drawvsGamba Osaka(90 mins, 1 assist, 1 yellow card, rating 7.38)
- May 1st0-3 lossvsFC Tokyo(46 mins, rating 6.79)
- June 27th4-2 lossatKashiwa Reysol(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 6.62)
- January 18th1-0 lossatFagiano Okayama(64 mins, rating 6.42)
- August 18th2-1 winvsKyoto Sanga(90 mins, rating 6.58)
Next fixture
Hotaru Yamaguchi and V-Varen Nagasaki are next in action on April 17th against Vissel Kobe in the J1 League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Vissel Kobe vs V-Varen Nagasaki match preview.
Teammates at V-Varen Nagasaki
Hotaru Yamaguchi currently plays alongside Kenshin Yasuda, Ryogo Yamasaki, Kanta Doi, Harumu Nabeshima, Takumi Nagura, Takuma Ominami, Emerson, Masahiro Sekiguchi, Reijin Ko, Keita Takahata, Masaaki Goto, Hyeung-jun Noh, Motoki Hasegawa, Hotaru Yamaguchi, Temmu Matsumoto, Thiago Santana, Kaito Ioka, Hijiri Onaga, Eduardo, Ryosuke Shindo, Yuto Iwasaki, Norman Campbell, Matheus Jesus, Takashi Sawada, Riku Yamada, Diego Pituca, Luka Radotic, Yusei Egawa, Go Hatano, Ikki Arai, Shunya Yoneda and Keita Nakamura at V-Varen Nagasaki.