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Kensuke Nagai

Midfielder #34
Age 36 years
Nationality Japan
Market Value €0M

Career

No transfer history

Kensuke Nagai operates as Nagoya Grampus's Bronze utility option. Now 37 years of age, the veteran forward has carved out a pragmatic role built on tactical flexibility since his 2022 return to the club. Having experienced high-stakes football in both Japan and Belgium with Standard Liège, he brings an invaluable level of seasoned know-how to the dressing room.

As an emerging presence in the rotation, he has proven to be an incredibly versatile contributor across the pitch. Having logged 294 minutes across 10 appearances, he continues to adapt smoothly to whatever tactical role the manager demands from him. While the broader trends suggest he is going through a quiet spell in terms of overall rhythm, netting twice in his recent outings proves he still knows exactly where the goal is when an opportunity arises. Our verdict is that his fundamental Passing ability remains his most enduring asset, allowing him to link play effectively and create space for younger teammates even when his minutes are carefully managed.

As he navigates the twilight stages of a long career, his market valuation has inevitably trended downwards, currently resting near the zero mark. However, a player with this depth of experience offers crucial stability, ensuring the squad remains grounded during any intense local pride battles.

Player Rating

Kensuke Nagai
28
Rating
34
steady
Form
⚡ Skills 15
🎯 Clutch 50
🎨 Style 39
📊 Ability 35
Midfielder
⏳ Forming Opinion 136/270 minutes played

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

Kensuke Nagai Traits

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

vs Midfielders

Height 41%
Weight 50%
Experience 98%

vs J1 League

Height 44%
Weight 49%
Experience 97%

Traits

VETERAN

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 7 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 16 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 13 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 38 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 49 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 7
Shooting 16
Defense 13
Workrate 38
Passing 49
Key Strength 49 Passing
Area to Watch 7 Dribbling

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Kensuke Nagai this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
May 23, 2026 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 4-2 Nagoya Grampus J1 League ' - - - 90 Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima
May 17, 2026 Cerezo Osaka 6-1 Nagoya Grampus J1 League 32' 6.5 - - 93 Yodoko Sakura Stadium
May 10, 2026 Nagoya Grampus 3-0 Kyoto Sanga J1 League 8' 6.5 - - 46 Toyota Stadium
May 06, 2026 Nagoya Grampus 2-1 Gamba Osaka J1 League 28' 6.5 - - 44 Toyota Stadium
May 03, 2026 V-varen Nagasaki 1-2 Nagoya Grampus J1 League 72' 9.3 2 - 57 Peace Stadium
Apr 29, 2026 Nagoya Grampus 1-1 Fagiano Okayama J1 League ' - - - 74 Toyota Stadium
Apr 11, 2026 Vissel Kobe 3-2 Nagoya Grampus J1 League 22' 6.6 0 0 97 Noevir Stadium
Apr 04, 2026 Nagoya Grampus 3-0 Cerezo Osaka J1 League 0' - 0 0 41 Toyota Stadium
Mar 22, 2026 Kyoto Sanga 1-1 Nagoya Grampus J1 League 55' 6.9 - 0 37 Sanga Stadium by Kyocera
Mar 18, 2026 Nagoya Grampus 2-1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima J1 League 0' - 0 0 53 Toyota Stadium
Mar 14, 2026 Nagoya Grampus 0-3 Vissel Kobe J1 League 12' 6.3 0 0 33 Toyota Stadium
Mar 07, 2026 Avispa Fukuoka 1-5 Nagoya Grampus J1 League 0' - 0 0 81 Best Denki Stadium
Mar 01, 2026 Fagiano Okayama 1-1 Nagoya Grampus J1 League 26' 6.6 - 0 36 City Light Stadium
Feb 21, 2026 Nagoya Grampus 1-3 V-varen Nagasaki J1 League 0' - 0 0 73 Toyota Stadium
Feb 15, 2026 Gamba Osaka 0-0 Nagoya Grampus J1 League 29' 6.5 - 0 23 Panasonic Stadium Suita

Player Market Value

Track Kensuke Nagai's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €150K
Peak Value €1.4M (Q4'19)
€1.4M €700K €0
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