Naohiro Sugiyama stats
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N. Sugiyama
JEF UnitedForward
N. Sugiyama vs Urawa Reds
1 game playedNaohiro Sugiyama's next match is on Wednesday at 11:30 against Urawa Reds. See how Naohiro Sugiyama did in earlier matches against Urawa Reds.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
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| May 14, 2023 |
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Wednesday 11:30Wed 11:30Before the next match
Urawa Reds v JEF United, WednesdayWhat Urawa Reds allow right midfielders
Position stats4 appearances at RM against Urawa Reds in their last 20 matches; league average from the J1 League.
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As a right midfielder, Naohiro Sugiyama has appeared in 6 J1 League matches this season, totalling 342 minutes at an average rating of 6.64. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other J1 League midfielders.
Attacking stats
Naohiro Sugiyama has taken 5 shots with 2 on target (40% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 68 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 51st percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Naohiro Sugiyama has 0 assists and 3 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 114 minutes. Naohiro Sugiyama has set up 3 shots for teammates, worth 0.4 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 25th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Naohiro Sugiyama has completed 56 of 81 passes at 69% accuracy , plus 5 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 10th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Naohiro Sugiyama completes 6 dribbles at a 46% success rate and wins 18 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (25th percentile).
Defending stats
Naohiro Sugiyama makes 7 tackles and 3 interceptions , adding 5 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 49 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 74th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Naohiro Sugiyama has committed 8 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 8 fouls.
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly right midfielder (5 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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JEF United squad
T. Tsukui
24 yrs#8
H. Goya32 yrs#9N. Tsubaki26 yrs#14N. Sugiyama28 yrs#18D. Ishikawa30 yrs#20
K. Yamura29 yrs#29T. Matsumura22 yrs#30Z. Issaka29 yrs#42
L. Rocha
29 yrs#45
Erison
27 yrs#99
T. Taguchi35 yrs#4
Y. Kobayashi31 yrs#5Eduardo29 yrs#6K. Tanaka26 yrs#7
Indio27 yrs#25M. Himeno18 yrs#37T. Amagasa26 yrs#38
T. Yasui27 yrs#41M. Shinada27 yrs#44H. Ito17 yrs#47H. Kida26 yrs#55
27 yrs
30 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 8 | 420 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6.87 |
About Naohiro Sugiyama
J1 League 2026/2027 season
This season in the J1 League, Naohiro Sugiyama has featured across 6 appearances (5 starts), totalling 342 minutes. Naohiro Sugiyama has attempted 5 shots with 2 on target, a 40% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Naohiro Sugiyama has created 3 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 6 successful dribbles from 13 attempts (46% success rate). Naohiro Sugiyama has contributed 3 key passes and 22 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Naohiro Sugiyama has registered 7 tackles (7 won), 3 interceptions, and 5 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 56 from 81 pass attempts, a 69% pass accuracy rate. Naohiro Sugiyama has won 18 of 46 total duels.
Discipline
Naohiro Sugiyama has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 8 fouls and winning 3.
About Naohiro Sugiyama
Naohiro Sugiyama is a 28-year-old forward playing for JEF United in the J1 League, representing Japan. Naohiro Sugiyama is left-footed and wears the number 18 shirt. Born on 7 September 1998.
Most recent appearance
Naohiro Sugiyama's most recent match was at home against Yokohama F. Marinos on December 23rd. JEF United drew 0-0. Naohiro Sugiyama played 62 minutes, registering 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.73.
Recent matches
- December 23rd0-0 drawvsYokohama F. Marinos(62 mins, rating 6.73)
- July 20th1-1 drawvsV-Varen Nagasaki(69 mins, rating 6.67)
- October 29th2-1 lossatShimizu S-Pulse(64 mins, rating 6.62)
- May 6th1-1 drawatTokyo Verdy(46 mins, rating 6.71)
- March 7th2-0 winvsGamba Osaka(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.37)
Next fixture
Naohiro Sugiyama and JEF United are next in action on July 22nd against Urawa Reds in the J1 League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Urawa Reds vs JEF United match preview.
Teammates at JEF United
Naohiro Sugiyama currently plays alongside Eduardo, Ken Yamura, Naoki Tsubaki, Shunji Saito, José Aurelio Suárez, Hiroto Goya, Michiya Okamoto, Indio, Ryota Kuboniwa, Takumi Tsukui, Taiki Amagasa, Haru Ito, Daniel Hall, Makoto Himeno, Andriy Rad, Takahiro Iida, Daichi Ishikawa, Kazuki Tanaka, Masaru Hidaka, Takashi Kawano, Haruto Usui, Leonardo Rocha, Zain Issaka, Takumi Matsumura, Manato Shinada, Rikuto Ishio, Ryota Suzuki, Naohiro Sugiyama, Takayuki Mae, Yusuke Kobayashi, Boniface Nduka, Yuta Ueda, Koki Yonekura, Taishi Taguchi, Erison, Koji Toriumi, Takuya Yasui and H. Kida at JEF United.