Active in J1 League

Shuto Nakano

Midfielder #15
Age 25 years
Nationality Japan
Market Value €2M

Career

No transfer history

Shuto Nakano operates as a bronze-tier Sniper for his club. Having stepped up from university football to the professional ranks in 2023, he is steadily building his body of work. While his primary mandate revolves around attacking returns, his profile suggests a forward willing to execute the unseen tactical labor.

Nine appearances yielding 705 minutes on the pitch have solidified his status as a reliable SQUAD PLAYER. Though going through a quiet spell in front of goal, his underlying metrics reveal an unconventional profile for a traditional finisher. A striking Defense rating highlights his willingness to press from the front and disrupt opposition build-up play. He might be searching for attacking rhythm, but his commitment off the ball ensures he remains a vital tactical asset regardless of his scoring streak.

His overall valuation reflects this foundational utility. With a rising market value hitting the €2M mark, the wider consensus points toward a player whose off-the-ball industry and tactical reliability outstrip any temporary attacking lulls.

Player Rating

Shuto Nakano
65
Rating
100
hot streak
Form
⚡ Skills 48
🎯 Clutch 37
🎨 Style 38
📊 Ability 41
💰 High Premium
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Midfielder

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.

Shuto Nakano is a solid SQUAD PLAYER for Sanfrecce Hiroshima. Evidence: 9.0 Appearances.

Player DNA

Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.

A specialist who excels in Defense (71/100) but has room to grow in Shooting.

Physical profile: Tall For Position, Physically Strong.

Shuto Nakano Traits

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

vs Midfielders

Height 93%
Weight 99%
Experience 28%

vs J1 League

Height 67%
Weight 79%
Experience 26%

Traits

GIANT

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 63 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 43 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 71 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 47 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 46 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 63
Shooting 43
Defense 71
Workrate 47
Passing 46
Key Strength 71 Defense
Area to Watch 43 Shooting

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Shuto Nakano this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Jun 06, 2026 Kawasaki Frontale 0-1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima J1 League 95' 6.5 - - 33 Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium
May 30, 2026 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2-1 Kawasaki Frontale J1 League 95' 6.7 - - 54 Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima
May 23, 2026 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 4-2 Nagoya Grampus J1 League 95' 8.2 1 1 90 Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima
May 17, 2026 Kyoto Sanga 0-4 Sanfrecce Hiroshima J1 League 90' 6.6 - - 39 Sanga Stadium by Kyocera
May 10, 2026 Gamba Osaka 0-1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima J1 League 89' 6.5 - - 21 Panasonic Stadium Suita
May 06, 2026 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1-1 Vissel Kobe J1 League 96' 6.7 - - 38 Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima
May 02, 2026 Fagiano Okayama 1-0 Sanfrecce Hiroshima J1 League 97' 7.5 - - 25 City Light Stadium
Apr 29, 2026 Avispa Fukuoka 2-2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima J1 League 102' 7.9 1 - 45 Best Denki Stadium
Apr 25, 2026 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2-1 Cerezo Osaka J1 League 45' 7.5 - - 70 Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima
Apr 18, 2026 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2-0 V-varen Nagasaki J1 League 35' 6.3 0 0 43 Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima
Apr 11, 2026 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1-1 Shimizu S-pulse J1 League 76' 6.6 - 0 90 Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima
Apr 05, 2026 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 0-1 Avispa Fukuoka J1 League 45' 6.2 0 0 34 Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima
Mar 27, 2026 Vissel Kobe 2-1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima J1 League 90' 6.2 0 0 76 Noevir Stadium
Mar 22, 2026 Shimizu S-pulse 3-1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima J1 League 90' 6.6 0 0 53 IAI Stadium Nihondaira
Mar 18, 2026 Nagoya Grampus 2-1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima J1 League 90' 6.9 0 0 53 Toyota Stadium

Player Market Value

Track Shuto Nakano's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €1.5M
Peak Value €1.5M (Q4'25)
€1.5M €750K €0
Q2'22 Q1'23 Q2'23 Q1'24 Q2'24 Q4'24 Q2'25 Q4'25