Active in J1 League

Boniface Nduka

Defender #80
Age 29 years
Nationality Japan
Market Value €1M

Career

No transfer history

Boniface Nduka is Vissel Kobe's Bronze-tier utility man. Having joined the club after stints with Yokohama FC and Tokyo Verdy, the 30-year-old veteran has built a resilient career across the Japanese football pyramid. He is currently focused on building his body of work in new surroundings, adapting to his tactical responsibilities with absolute professionalism.

As a versatile contributor, Nduka's season data paints a picture of a highly dependable squad option. He has accumulated 344 minutes across six appearances, focusing entirely on team structure rather than individual glory. His standout Workrate rating tells the story of a player who never stops running, constantly plugging gaps and maintaining defensive shape. While his overall sample size is still emerging this season, he remains a picture of reliability whenever stepping onto the pitch. He brings a rugged, physical presence to the backline that easily justifies his Gold-tier Tank passport trait, and maintains a consistent level of form whenever called upon by the manager.

While his market value remains static at the moment, his actual worth to the dressing room lies in his everyday availability and tactical flexibility. In a gruelling domestic campaign, having a battle-hardened utility player ready to step in is absolutely essential for navigating the inevitable rotation challenges.

Player Rating

Boniface Nduka
49
Rating
65
hot streak
Form
⚡ Skills 40
🎯 Clutch 50
🎨 Style 36
📊 Ability 42
💰 Fair Value
🎚️ ●○○
Defender
⏳ Forming Opinion 159/270 minutes played

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

Boniface Nduka Traits

Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.

vs Defenders

Height 64%
Weight 99%
Experience 68%

vs J1 League

Height 72%
Weight 98%
Experience 69%

Traits

TANK

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 33 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 16 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 40 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 50 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 17 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 33
Shooting 16
Defense 40
Workrate 50
Passing 17
Key Strength 50 Workrate
Area to Watch 16 Shooting

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Boniface Nduka this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Jun 06, 2026 Kashima 2-0 Vissel Kobe J1 League 93' 6.3 - - 52 Mercari Stadium
May 30, 2026 Vissel Kobe 5-0 Kashima J1 League 89' 6.3 - - 90 Noevir Stadium
May 23, 2026 Avispa Fukuoka 0-1 Vissel Kobe J1 League 97' 7.7 - - 48 Best Denki Stadium
May 17, 2026 V-varen Nagasaki 2-2 Vissel Kobe J1 League 94' 6.9 - - 86 Peace Stadium
May 13, 2026 Vissel Kobe 1-0 Kyoto Sanga J1 League 97' 6.9 - - 23 Noevir Stadium
May 06, 2026 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1-1 Vissel Kobe J1 League ' - - - 38 Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima
May 02, 2026 Gamba Osaka 5-0 Vissel Kobe J1 League ' - - - 55 Panasonic Stadium Suita
Apr 29, 2026 Vissel Kobe 0-0 Cerezo Osaka J1 League ' - - - 17 Noevir Stadium
Apr 20, 2026 Vissel Kobe 1-2 Al-Ahli Jeddah AFC Champions League Elite 0' - 0 0 90 King Abdullah Sports City
Apr 16, 2026 Al Sadd 3-3 Vissel Kobe AFC Champions League Elite 0' - 0 0 100 Prince Abdullah al-Faisal Stadium
Apr 11, 2026 Vissel Kobe 3-2 Nagoya Grampus J1 League 1' - 0 0 97 Noevir Stadium
Apr 05, 2026 Fagiano Okayama 1-4 Vissel Kobe J1 League 90' 6.5 0 0 59 City Light Stadium
Apr 01, 2026 Vissel Kobe 2-0 Shimizu S-pulse J1 League 0' - 0 0 27 Noevir Stadium
Mar 27, 2026 Vissel Kobe 2-1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima J1 League 0' - 0 0 76 Noevir Stadium
Mar 22, 2026 Cerezo Osaka 1-1 Vissel Kobe J1 League ' - - - 36 Yodoko Sakura Stadium

Player Market Value

Track Boniface Nduka's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €500K
Peak Value €550K (Q2'25)
€550K €275K €0
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