Kento Nishiya stats
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K. Nishiya
Pohang SteelersMidfielder
K. Nishiya vs Ulsan HD
1 game playedKento Nishiya's next match is on Saturday at 06:00 against Ulsan HD. See how Kento Nishiya did in earlier matches against Ulsan HD.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2026 |
UHDvPOH
Saturday 06:00Sat 06:00Before the next match
Ulsan HD v Pohang Steelers, SaturdayWhat Ulsan HD allow right central midfielders
Position stats13 appearances at RCM against Ulsan HD in their last 20 matches; league average from the K League 1.
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Odds OutliersKento Nishiya 2026 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Kento Nishiya has appeared in 27 K League 1 matches this season, totalling 1,574 minutes at an average rating of 6.59. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other K League 1 midfielders.
Attacking stats
Kento Nishiya has taken 20 shots with 6 on target (30% accuracy), scoring 3 goals. That is a shot roughly every 79 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.2 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 47th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Kento Nishiya has 0 assists and 13 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 143 minutes. Kento Nishiya has set up 13 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 22nd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Kento Nishiya has completed 410 of 501 passes at 82% accuracy , plus 14 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 30th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Kento Nishiya completes 2 dribbles at a 29% success rate and wins 45 duels .
Defending stats
Kento Nishiya makes 16 tackles and 25 interceptions , adding 20 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 98 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 20th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Kento Nishiya has committed 18 fouls and received 1 yellow card with 1 red card . That is roughly a booking every 9 fouls.
Positions played
K League 1Mainly right central midfielder (12 appearances), also at attacking midfielder (3) and left central midfielder (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Pohang Steelers squad
K. Won
30 yrs#7J. An25 yrs#9
J. Tranziska
25 yrs#10J. Rocha
28 yrs#11
J. Hwang25 yrs#12S. Cho22 yrs#18J. Teixeira27 yrs#25
Y. Kim23 yrs#30S. Baek20 yrs#34H. Jung25 yrs#37Wanderson37 yrs#77S. Kim28 yrs#8D. Kim23 yrs#16K. Gwang-won22 yrs#22B. Kim19 yrs#26K. Nishiya
26 yrs#31H. Kim21 yrs#36
S. Ki37 yrs#40S. Lee21 yrs#47S. Hwang21 yrs#70
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2026/2027
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Champions League Elite | 2 | 146 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6.58 |
2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Champions League Two | 2 | 133 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6.97 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 11 | 787 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 13 | 6.51 |
About Kento Nishiya
K League 1 2026 season
This season in the K League 1, Kento Nishiya has scored 3 goals across 27 appearances (20 starts), totalling 1574 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Kento Nishiya has attempted 20 shots with 6 on target, a 30% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.16 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Kento Nishiya has created 11 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 2 successful dribbles from 7 attempts (29% success rate). Kento Nishiya has contributed 13 key passes and 37 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Kento Nishiya has registered 16 tackles (0 won), 25 interceptions, and 20 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 410 from 501 pass attempts, a 82% pass accuracy rate. Kento Nishiya has won 45 of 108 total duels.
Discipline
Kento Nishiya has received 1 yellow card and 1 red card this season, committing 18 fouls and winning 14.
About Kento Nishiya
Kento Nishiya is a 26-year-old midfielder playing for Pohang Steelers in the K League 1, representing Japan. Kento Nishiya is left-footed and wears the number 31 shirt. Born on 7 November 1999.
Most recent appearance
Kento Nishiya's most recent match was at home against Anyang on December 31st. Pohang Steelers drew 0-0. Kento Nishiya played 60 minutes with a match rating of 6.28.
Recent matches
- December 31st0-0 drawvsAnyang(60 mins, rating 6.28)
- August 5th0-2 lossvsJohor Darul Ta'zim(56 mins, rating 6.38)
- May 11th3-0 lossatIncheon United(65 mins, rating 6.23)
- August 15th2-1 winvsSeoul(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.06)
- March 10th3-1 lossatBeijing Guoan(90 mins, rating 6.78)
Next fixture
Kento Nishiya and Pohang Steelers are next in action on July 4th against Ratchaburi Mitrphol FC in the AFC Champions League Elite. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Pohang Steelers vs Ratchaburi Mitrphol FC match preview.
Teammates at Pohang Steelers
Kento Nishiya currently plays alongside Kim Gwang-won, Min-kwang Jeon, Sang-hyeok Cho, Ki-jong Won, Seung-ho Kim, Jae-hwan Hwang, Kento Nishiya, Wanderson, Juninho Rocha, Ye-sung Kim, Ho-jin Kim, Soo-ah Lee, Dong-jin Kim, Sung-yueng Ki, Chan-yong Park, Seo-woong Hwang, Neung Kwon, Chang-woo Lee, Kwang-hoon Shin, In-jae Hwang, Seung-won Baek, Beom-jun Kim, Si-woo Jin, Yong-hak Kim, Min-jun Kang, Jae-joon An, Jorge Teixeira, Jakob Tranziska, Sung-wook Jo, Pyeong-guk Yun, Han-min Jung and Sung-min Hong at Pohang Steelers.