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
31
Rating
22
slump
Form
⚡ Skills 48
🎯 Clutch 45
🎨 Style 38
📊 Ability 44
💰 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 94%
Weight 99%
Experience 29%

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
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
Mar 14, 2026 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2-0 Gamba Osaka J1 League 90' 7.2 0 0 47 Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima
Mar 11, 2026 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1-0 Johor Darul Takzim FC AFC Champions League Elite 95' 7.2 0 0 64 Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima
Mar 04, 2026 Johor Darul Takzim FC 3-1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima AFC Champions League Elite 97' 6.7 0 0 90 Sultan Ibrahim Stadium
Feb 27, 2026 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1-2 Kyoto Sanga J1 League 30' 6.5 0 0 76 Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima
Feb 22, 2026 Cerezo Osaka 1-2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima J1 League 90' 6.3 0 0 62 Yodoko Sakura Stadium
Feb 17, 2026 FC Seoul 2-2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima AFC Champions League Elite 94' 7.5 0 0 73 Seoul World Cup Stadium
Feb 14, 2026 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1-1 Fagiano Okayama J1 League 90' 6.9 - 0 48 Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima
Feb 10, 2026 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2-1 Johor Darul Takzim FC AFC Champions League Elite 90' 7.2 0 0 33 Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima
Feb 06, 2026 V-varen Nagasaki 1-3 Sanfrecce Hiroshima J1 League 90' 8.2 1 0 41 Peace 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