Arata Watanabe stats
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A. Watanabe
Mito HollyhockForwardBefore the next match
Fagiano Okayama v Mito Hollyhock, Wednesday
What Fagiano Okayama allow left strikers
Position stats3 appearances at LST against Fagiano Okayama in their last 20 matches; league average from the J1 League.
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As a left striker, Arata Watanabe has appeared in 8 J1 League matches this season, totalling 558 minutes at an average rating of 7.12. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other J1 League attackers.
Attacking stats
Arata Watanabe has taken 13 shots with 5 on target (38% accuracy), scoring 5 goals. That is a shot roughly every 43 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 44th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Arata Watanabe has 0 assists and 2 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 279 minutes. Arata Watanabe has set up 2 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 28th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
Arata Watanabe has completed 117 of 134 passes at 87% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 50th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
Arata Watanabe completes 2 dribbles at a 29% success rate and wins 29 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (2nd percentile).
Defending stats
Arata Watanabe makes 10 tackles and 4 interceptions , adding 7 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 56 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 91st percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
Arata Watanabe has committed 10 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 10 fouls.
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly left striker (7 appearances), also at left midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Mito Hollyhock squad
R. Nemoto
26 yrs#9A. Watanabe31 yrs#10
M. Arai29 yrs#14
K. Uchino22 yrs#18
K. Taniguchi31 yrs#22K. Tada24 yrs#29
Patryck
28 yrs#33H. Yamamoto23 yrs#39S. Yamashita18 yrs#53K. Gokita22 yrs#87
C. Kato27 yrs#8
Y. Torikai28 yrs#11
T. Semba27 yrs#19Y. Funabashi24 yrs#20K. Yamazaki25 yrs#24J. Okumura25 yrs#30H. Leonardo22 yrs#38K. Shimatani18 yrs#41M. Nishihara19 yrs#44Y. Yamashita30 yrs#48
35 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2021
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 31 | 1,778 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 39 | 6.87 |
About Arata Watanabe
J1 League 2026/2027 season
This season in the J1 League, Arata Watanabe has scored 5 goals across 8 appearances (8 starts), totalling 558 minutes. That works out to 0.8 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Arata Watanabe has attempted 13 shots with 5 on target, a 38% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Arata Watanabe has created 2 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 2 successful dribbles from 7 attempts (29% success rate). Arata Watanabe has contributed 2 key passes and 0 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Arata Watanabe has registered 10 tackles (6 won), 4 interceptions, and 7 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 117 from 134 pass attempts, a 87% pass accuracy rate. Arata Watanabe has won 29 of 62 total duels.
Discipline
Arata Watanabe has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 10 fouls and winning 17.
About Arata Watanabe
Arata Watanabe is a 31-year-old forward playing for Mito Hollyhock in the J1 League, representing Japan. Arata Watanabe is right-footed and wears the number 10 shirt. Born on 5 August 1995.
Most recent appearance
Arata Watanabe's most recent match was away at Yokohama F. Marinos on December 10th. Mito Hollyhock lost 2-0. Arata Watanabe played 66 minutes, registering 2 shots with a match rating of 6.3.
Recent matches
- December 10th2-0 lossatYokohama F. Marinos(66 mins, rating 6.3)
- August 10th0-1 lossvsKawasaki Frontale(83 mins, rating 6.66)
- July 21st1-1 drawatAvispa Fukuoka(69 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.84)
- May 4th4-2 winvsKashima Antlers(80 mins, 4 goals, rating 10)
- April 11th1-1 drawvsMachida Zelvia(75 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.31)
Next fixture
Arata Watanabe and Mito Hollyhock are next in action on July 1st against Fagiano Okayama in the J1 League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Fagiano Okayama vs Mito Hollyhock match preview.
Teammates at Mito Hollyhock
Arata Watanabe currently plays alongside Koshi Osaki, Kazuma Okamoto, Taishi Semba, Hiroshi Iwasaki, Motoki Nishihara, Yuto Yamashita, Mizuki Arai, Malick Fofana, Konosuke Nishikawa, Kaito Taniguchi, Yuri Tamura, Chihiro Kato, Kishin Shimatani, Yoshiki Torikai, Jakub Slowik, Shuhei Matsubara, Kiichi Yamazaki, Jin Okumura, Takumi Mase, Hayata Yamamoto, Rei Ieizumi, Yasuki Kimoto, Patryck, Arata Watanabe, Shota Yamashita, Ryo Nemoto, Hugo Leonardo, Yu Funabashi, Akinari Kawazura, Minato Kamiyama, Kishin Gokita, Keisuke Tada, Kenta Itakura and Kotaro Uchino at Mito Hollyhock.