Hotaru Yamaguchi stats
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H. Yamaguchi
V-Varen NagasakiMidfielder
H. Yamaguchi vs Sanfrecce
8 games playedHotaru Yamaguchi's next match is on Wednesday at 11:00 against Sanfrecce. See how Hotaru Yamaguchi did in earlier matches against Sanfrecce.
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Wednesday 11:00Wed 11:00Before the next match
V-Varen Nagasaki v Sanfrecce, WednesdayWhat Sanfrecce allow right central midfielders
Position stats15 appearances at RCM against Sanfrecce in their last 20 matches; league average from the J1 League.
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Odds OutliersHotaru Yamaguchi 2026/2027 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Hotaru Yamaguchi has appeared in 10 J1 League matches this season, totalling 825 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.
Attacking stats
Hotaru Yamaguchi has taken 1 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 825 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 4th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Hotaru Yamaguchi has 3 assists and 8 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 103 minutes. Hotaru Yamaguchi has set up 11 shots for teammates, worth 0.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 86th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Hotaru Yamaguchi has completed 375 of 433 passes at 87% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 66th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Hotaru Yamaguchi completes 1 dribbles at a 33% success rate and wins 17 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (35th percentile).
Defending stats
Hotaru Yamaguchi makes 9 tackles and 13 interceptions , adding 18 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 92 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 33rd percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Hotaru Yamaguchi 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 central midfielder (10 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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V-Varen Nagasaki squad
Y. Iwasaki
28 yrs#8
T. Santana
33 yrs#9
N. Campbell
26 yrs#11
Emerson27 yrs#16R. Yamasaki34 yrs#18R. Ko23 yrs#39Jonathan27 yrs#99H. Yamaguchi36 yrs#5
K. Yasuda21 yrs#7M. Jesus29 yrs#10
T. Nagura28 yrs#14T. Sawada35 yrs#19K. Nakamura33 yrs#20
D. Pituca34 yrs#21
R. Yamada28 yrs#24T. Matsumoto24 yrs#34
M. Hasegawa27 yrs#41H. Nabeshima22 yrs#44
A. Masuyama29 yrs#88
19 yrs
26 yrsPrevious seasons
Per competition, club and country2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 26 | 1,956 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 23 | 7.01 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Champions League Elite | 2 | 168 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6.83 |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 32 | 2,774 | 4 | 2 | 23 | 33 | 7.09 |
2022
| 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 |
2021
| 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 3 assists across 10 appearances (10 starts), totalling 825 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. Hotaru Yamaguchi has attempted 1 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.01 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Hotaru Yamaguchi has created 8 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 1 successful dribbles from 3 attempts (33% success rate). Hotaru Yamaguchi has contributed 8 key passes and 3 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Hotaru Yamaguchi has registered 9 tackles (5 won), 13 interceptions, and 18 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 375 from 433 pass attempts, a 87% pass accuracy rate. Hotaru Yamaguchi has won 17 of 34 total duels.
Discipline
Hotaru Yamaguchi has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 6 fouls and winning 1.
About Hotaru Yamaguchi
Hotaru Yamaguchi is a 36-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 Kashima Antlers on February 3rd. V-Varen Nagasaki lost 2-0. Hotaru Yamaguchi played 85 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.49.
Recent matches
- February 3rd2-0 lossatKashima Antlers(85 mins, rating 6.49)
- July 20th1-1 drawatJEF United(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.35)
- October 29th1-1 drawvsCerezo Osaka(90 mins, rating 6.82)
- September 20th2-0 winvsNagoya Grampus(90 mins, rating 6.77)
- April 17th3-1 lossatVissel Kobe(90 mins, rating 6.3)
Next fixture
Hotaru Yamaguchi and V-Varen Nagasaki are next in action on July 1st against Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the J1 League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the V-Varen Nagasaki vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima match preview.
Teammates at V-Varen Nagasaki
Hotaru Yamaguchi currently plays alongside Harumu Nabeshima, Hyeung-jun Noh, Jonathan, Ryogo Yamasaki, Reijin Ko, Takumi Nagura, Temmu Matsumoto, Kaito Ioka, Masaaki Goto, Emerson, Motoki Hasegawa, Kanta Doi, Keita Takahata, Hotaru Yamaguchi, Thiago Santana, Eduardo, Hijiri Onaga, Takuma Ominami, Kenshin Yasuda, Takashi Sawada, Norman Campbell, Yuto Iwasaki, Ryosuke Shindo, Matheus Jesus, Riku Yamada, Luka Radotic, Diego Pituca, Yusei Egawa, Go Hatano, Ikki Arai, Asahi Masuyama, Shunya Yoneda and Keita Nakamura at V-Varen Nagasaki.