Nelson Ishiwatari
Japan
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Nelson Ishiwatari 2026/2027 season stats
As a right defensive midfielder, Nelson Ishiwatari has appeared in 4 Pro League matches this season, totalling 249 minutes at an average rating of 6.96. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Pro League midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pro League | 4 | 249 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 6.96 |
 Europa League | 2 | 151 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6.78 |
| Total | 6 | 400 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 6.90 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.40 | 92 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.72 | 86 |
| Shots | 7 | 2.50 | 81 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.70 | 77 |
| Shot accuracy | 29.0% | n/a | 57 |
| Shot conversion | 14.0% | n/a | 80 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.50 | n/a | 80 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 1.08 | 81 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.72 | 70 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.40 | 86 |
| Key passes | 1 | 0.40 | 23 |
| Chances created | 1 | 0.36 | 26 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 26 |
Nelson Ishiwatari has taken 7 shots with 2 on target (29% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 36 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.5 expected goals (xG), 0.6 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 81st percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Nelson Ishiwatari has 1 assist and 1 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 249 minutes. Nelson Ishiwatari has set up 2 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
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 116 | 41.90 | 57 |
| Accurate passes | 103 | 37.20 | 70 |
| Pass accuracy | 89.0% | n/a | 89 |
| Long balls won | 3 | 1.08 | 28 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Backward passes | 31 | 11.20 | 86 |
| Passes (final third) | 6 | 2.17 | 10 |
Nelson Ishiwatari has completed 103 of 116 passes at 89% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 57th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.72 | 57 |
| Dribble attempts | 4 | 1.45 | 61 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 56 |
| Duels won | 26 | 9.40 | 99 |
| Aerials won | 5 | 1.81 | 84 |
| Touches | 187 | 67.60 | 70 |
| Possession lost | 27 | 9.76 | 30 |
| Dribbled past | 7 | 2.53 | 94 |
| Fouls won | 4 | 1.45 | 79 |
| Dispossessed | 3 | 1.08 | 63 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Nelson Ishiwatari completes 2 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 26 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 15 | 5.42 | 99 |
| Tackles won | 11 | 3.98 | 99 |
| Interceptions | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Clearances | 14 | 5.06 | 99 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 13 | 4.70 | 52 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.36 | 99 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 48 |
Nelson Ishiwatari makes 15 tackles and 0 interceptions , adding 14 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 17 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 99th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 7 | 2.53 | 97 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 1.08 | 99 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Fouls per card | 2.33 | n/a | 68 |
| Foul involvements | 11 | 3.98 | 94 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Nelson Ishiwatari has committed 7 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2.3 fouls.
Positions played
Pro LeagueMainly right defensive midfielder (3 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Per season, all competitionsAbout Nelson Ishiwatari
Pro League 2026/2027 season
This season in the Pro League, Nelson Ishiwatari has scored 1 goal and 1 assist across 4 appearances (3 starts), totalling 249 minutes. That works out to 0.4 goals and 0.4 assists per 90 minutes. Nelson Ishiwatari has attempted 7 shots with 2 on target, a 29% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.51 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Nelson Ishiwatari has created 1 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 2 successful dribbles from 4 attempts (50% success rate). Nelson Ishiwatari has contributed 1 key passes and 0 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Nelson Ishiwatari has registered 15 tackles (11 won), 0 interceptions, and 14 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 103 from 116 pass attempts, a 89% pass accuracy rate. Nelson Ishiwatari has won 26 of 50 total duels.
Discipline
Nelson Ishiwatari has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 7 fouls and winning 4.
About Nelson Ishiwatari
Nelson Ishiwatari is a 21-year-old midfielder playing for Sint-Truiden in the Pro League, representing Japan. Nelson Ishiwatari is right-footed and wears the number 18 shirt. Born on 10 May 2005.
Most recent appearance
Nelson Ishiwatari's most recent match was away at Union Saint-Gilloise on April 23rd. Sint-Truiden lost 0-3. Nelson Ishiwatari played 57 minutes, registering 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.55.
Recent matches
- April 23rd0-3 lossvsUnion Saint-Gilloise(57 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.55)
- August 1st1-4 winatAntwerp(15 mins, rating 6.68)
- September 17th4-2 lossatOmonia Nicosia(90 mins, rating 6.84)
- August 30th1-0 winvsOmonia Nicosia(61 mins, rating 6.72)
- April 26th3-3 drawatCercle Brugge(87 mins, 1 goal, 1 yellow card, rating 7.2)
Next fixture
Nelson Ishiwatari and Sint-Truiden are next in action on July 21st against La Louvière in the Pro League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Sint-Truiden vs La Louvière match preview.
Teammates at Sint-Truiden
Nelson Ishiwatari currently plays alongside Nelson Ishiwatari, Ryotaro Araki, Rune Verheyden, Joedrick Pupe, Nathanaël Mbuku, Visar Musliu, Kota Takai, Frédéric Soèllé Soèllé, Oumar Diouf, Shion Shinkawa, Ryan Merlen, Leo Kokubo, Illyès Benachour, Robert-Jan Vanwesemael, Alouis Diriken, Abdoulaye Sissako, Wolke Janssens, Jeremy Mbambi, Shogo Taniguchi, Ilias Sebaoui, Matt Lendfers, Jay-David Mbalanda, Samed Bazdar, Arbnor Muja, Ahmad Abu Rasen, Kaito Matsuzawa and Taiga Hata at Sint-Truiden.