Active in J1 League

Sota Nakamura

Attacker #39
Age 23 years
Nationality Japan
Market Value €1M

Career

No transfer history

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.

Player Rating

Sota Nakamura
34
Rating
26
slump
Form
⚡ Skills 36
🎯 Clutch 50
🎨 Style 53
📊 Ability 46
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Attacker

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

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 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 33 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 43 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 33 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 62 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
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 League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Apr 18, 2026 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2-0 V-varen Nagasaki J1 League 19' 6.7 0 0 43 Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima
Apr 11, 2026 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1-1 Shimizu S-pulse J1 League 32' 7.3 - 0 90 Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima
Apr 05, 2026 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 0-1 Avispa Fukuoka J1 League 90' 6.3 0 0 34 Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima
Mar 27, 2026 Vissel Kobe 2-1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima J1 League 87' 6.3 0 0 76 Noevir Stadium
Mar 18, 2026 Nagoya Grampus 2-1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima J1 League 90' 6.5 0 0 53 Toyota Stadium
Mar 14, 2026 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2-0 Gamba Osaka J1 League 90' 9.0 1 0 47 Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima
Mar 11, 2026 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1-0 Johor Darul Takzim FC AFC Champions League Elite 56' 6.5 0 0 64 Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima
Mar 04, 2026 Johor Darul Takzim FC 3-1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima AFC Champions League Elite 24' 7.2 0 0 90 Sultan Ibrahim Stadium
Feb 27, 2026 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1-2 Kyoto Sanga J1 League 0' - 0 0 76 Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima
Feb 22, 2026 Cerezo Osaka 1-2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima J1 League 19' 6.9 0 1 62 Yodoko Sakura Stadium
Feb 17, 2026 FC Seoul 2-2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima AFC Champions League Elite 34' 6.9 0 0 73 Seoul World Cup Stadium
Feb 14, 2026 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1-1 Fagiano Okayama J1 League 17' 7.3 - 0 48 Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima
Feb 10, 2026 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2-1 Johor Darul Takzim FC AFC Champions League Elite 45' 6.3 0 0 33 Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima
Feb 06, 2026 V-varen Nagasaki 1-3 Sanfrecce Hiroshima J1 League 25' 6.2 0 0 41 Peace Stadium
Dec 10, 2025 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1-0 Shanghai Shenhua AFC Champions League Elite 90' 6.5 0 0 16 Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima

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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