Active in J1 League
Sota Nakamura
Attacker #39
Age 23 years
Nationality Japan
Market Value €1M
Career
No transfer history
Scout Report
Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.
Sota Nakamura is a solid ARCHITECT for Sanfrecce Hiroshima. Evidence: 2.12 Key Passes/90.
Also shows: above average SILVER BOOT (20% Goal Frequency)
Player DNA
Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.
A specialist who excels in Passing (62/100) but has room to grow in Workrate.
Physical profile: Compact Build, Light And Agile.
Sota Nakamura Traits
Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.
vs Attackers
Height 5%
Weight 11%
Experience 17%
vs J1 League
Height 7%
Weight 9%
Experience 13%
Player DNA
Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are
Dribbling 55
Shooting 33
Defense 43
Workrate 33
Passing 62
Key Strength 62 Passing
Area to Watch 33 Shooting
Match Stats
Match-by-match record for Sota Nakamura this season
| Date | Fixture | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2026 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2-0 V-varen Nagasaki | 19' | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 43 |
| Apr 11, 2026 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1-1 Shimizu S-pulse | 32' | 7.3 | - | 0 | 90 |
| Apr 05, 2026 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima 0-1 Avispa Fukuoka | 90' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 34 |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Vissel Kobe 2-1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 87' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 76 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Nagoya Grampus 2-1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 90' | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 53 |
| Mar 14, 2026 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2-0 Gamba Osaka | 90' | 9.0 | 1 | 0 | 47 |
| Mar 11, 2026 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1-0 Johor Darul Takzim FC | 56' | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 64 |
| Mar 04, 2026 | Johor Darul Takzim FC 3-1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 24' | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1-2 Kyoto Sanga | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 76 |
| Feb 22, 2026 | Cerezo Osaka 1-2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 19' | 6.9 | 0 | 1 | 62 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | FC Seoul 2-2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 34' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 73 |
| Feb 14, 2026 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1-1 Fagiano Okayama | 17' | 7.3 | - | 0 | 48 |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2-1 Johor Darul Takzim FC | 45' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 33 |
| Feb 06, 2026 | V-varen Nagasaki 1-3 Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 25' | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 41 |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1-0 Shanghai Shenhua | 90' | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2026 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Cerezo Osaka | 27 |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Avispa Fukuoka vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 53 |
| May 02, 2026 | Fagiano Okayama vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 49 |
| May 06, 2026 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Vissel Kobe | 70 |
| May 10, 2026 | Gamba Osaka vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 66 |
| May 17, 2026 | Kyoto Sanga vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 70 |
| May 23, 2026 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Nagoya Grampus | 66 |
Player Market Value
Track Sota Nakamura's transfer value changes and career value history
Current Value €800K
Peak Value €800K (Q4'25)
€800K €400K €0
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Sota Nakamura is Sanfrecce Hiroshima's bronze Sniper. Arriving from the collegiate ranks of Meiji University in early 2025, the 24-year-old forward is steadily building his professional body of work. Still in the early stages of his club career, he is already proving to be an intriguing attacking option.
The data underscores an attacker who is gradually adapting to the professional tempo. Logging 425 minutes across seven appearances, he provides a reliable option in the final third. His recognition as an ARCHITECT and earner of the SILVER BOOT highlights a dual-threat profile, blending sharp goal-scoring instincts with genuine chance creation. With a goal already to his name, his overall form is maintaining a consistent level. While primarily deployed to finish moves, his most impressive attribute is his high Passing dimension. This technical proficiency allows him to drop deep, link up with the midfield, and orchestrate sequences before making late runs into the box. It is this combination of playmaking vision and clinical intent that makes him a fascinating prospect as he continues to adapt to the league.
As he solidifies his place in the squad, his market value reflects this upward trajectory, sitting at €1M with a rising trend. For a player stepping up from university football, establishing this baseline is the critical first step toward long-term professional success.