Arata Watanabe
Japan
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Arata Watanabe 2026/2027 season stats
As a left striker, Arata Watanabe has appeared in 5 J1 League matches this season, totalling 340 minutes at an average rating of 7.43. 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 | 5 | 1.30 | 95 |
| Goal involvements | 5 | 1.32 | 95 |
| Shots | 9 | 2.40 | 52 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 1.30 | 81 |
| Shot accuracy | 56.0% | n/a | 88 |
| Shot conversion | 56.0% | n/a | 98 |
| Goals per SoT | 1.00 | n/a | 95 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 14 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.26 | 5 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.79 | 57 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Key passes | 1 | 0.30 | 14 |
| Chances created | 1 | 0.26 | 12 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 17 |
Arata Watanabe has taken 9 shots with 5 on target (56% accuracy), scoring 5 goals. That is a shot roughly every 38 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 52nd percentile for shot volume among attackers. Arata Watanabe has 0 assists and 1 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 340 minutes. Arata Watanabe has set up 1 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 29th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 84 | 22.20 | 60 |
| Accurate passes | 75 | 19.90 | 78 |
| Pass accuracy | 89.0% | n/a | 98 |
| Long balls won | 1 | 0.26 | 43 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Backward passes | 26 | 6.88 | 67 |
| Passes (final third) | 10 | 2.65 | 57 |
Arata Watanabe has completed 75 of 84 passes at 89% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 60th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 1 | 0.26 | 29 |
| Dribble attempts | 3 | 0.79 | 26 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 29 |
| Duels won | 20 | 5.29 | 60 |
| Aerials won | 0 | n/a | 5 |
| Touches | 153 | 40.50 | 64 |
| Possession lost | 32 | 8.47 | 12 |
| Dribbled past | 2 | 0.53 | 84 |
| Fouls won | 10 | 2.65 | 98 |
| Dispossessed | 7 | 1.85 | 78 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Arata Watanabe completes 1 dribbles at a 33% success rate and wins 20 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (5th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 9 | 2.38 | 98 |
| Tackles won | 6 | 1.59 | 98 |
| Interceptions | 2 | 0.53 | 72 |
| Clearances | 4 | 1.06 | 71 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 16 | 4.24 | 88 |
| 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 | 48 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 48 |
Arata Watanabe makes 9 tackles and 2 interceptions , adding 4 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 38 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 98th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 6 | 1.59 | 74 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides | 7 | 1.85 | 98 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 31 |
| Foul involvements | 16 | 4.24 | 95 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Arata Watanabe has committed 6 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly left striker (4 appearances), also at left midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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35 yrs
Arata Watanabe previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| 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 5 appearances (5 starts), totalling 340 minutes. That works out to 1.3 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Arata Watanabe has attempted 9 shots with 5 on target, a 56% 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 1 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 1 successful dribbles from 3 attempts (33% success rate). Arata Watanabe has contributed 1 key passes and 0 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Arata Watanabe has registered 9 tackles (6 won), 2 interceptions, and 4 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 75 from 84 pass attempts, a 89% pass accuracy rate. Arata Watanabe has won 20 of 41 total duels.
Discipline
Arata Watanabe has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 6 fouls and winning 10.
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 Kashima Antlers on May 4th. Mito Hollyhock won 4-2. Arata Watanabe played 80 minutes, registering 4 goals, 5 shots, 2 tackles with a match rating of 10.
Recent matches
- May 4th4-2 winvsKashima Antlers(80 mins, 4 goals, rating 10)
- April 11th1-1 drawvsMachida Zelvia(75 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.31)
- March 23rd1-3 winatKyoto Sanga(63 mins, rating 6.69)
- December 11th1-1 drawvsGamba Osaka(63 mins, rating 6.68)
- November 22nd2-1 lossatKashiwa Reysol(59 mins, rating 6.48)
Next fixture
Arata Watanabe and Mito Hollyhock are next in action on July 21st against Avispa Fukuoka in the J1 League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Avispa Fukuoka vs Mito Hollyhock match preview.
Teammates at Mito Hollyhock
Arata Watanabe currently plays alongside Hiroshi Iwasaki, Kaito Taniguchi, Taishi Semba, Mizuki Arai, Chihiro Kato, Shuhei Matsubara, Jakub Slowik, Shota Yamashita, Malick Fofana, Kotatsu Kawakami, Kiichi Yamazaki, Rei Ieizumi, Konosuke Nishikawa, Motoki Nishihara, Yasuki Kimoto, Hugo Leonardo, Hayata Yamamoto, Yuto Yamashita, Sho Omori, Kishin Shimatani, Ryo Nemoto, Yoshiki Torikai, Takumi Mase, Arata Watanabe, Patryck, Yu Funabashi, Koshi Osaki, Akinari Kawazura, Uwabright Hayakawa, Minato Kamiyama, Matheus Leiria, Kishin Gokita, Keisuke Tada, Kenta Itakura and Kotaro Uchino at Mito Hollyhock.