Active in J1 League

Shinnosuke Nakatani

Defender #4
Age 29 years
Nationality Japan
Market Value €1M

Career

No transfer history

Shinnosuke Nakatani operates as Gamba Osaka's bronze-tier Engine. Arriving at the club in early 2024, the thirty-year-old is still chasing his first piece of major career silverware. He provides the kind of relentless, unglamorous work rate that keeps a modern squad ticking over during a gruelling campaign.

The data paints a clear picture of his role. With nine appearances and 810 minutes under his belt, he fits the classic SQUAD PLAYER profile to a tee — a reliable option who does a shift when called upon. The veteran is going through a quiet spell and searching for rhythm out on the pitch. Our take? Do not let the heavy workload fool you. His underlying numbers flag a surprisingly high Shooting rating, suggesting a latent threat when the game opens up.

Market dynamics value the veteran at €1M, though that figure has been trending downward. Price tags mean little when the pressure mounts, however. As Gamba Osaka navigates the crunch matches of the calendar, a seasoned motor could be the difference between dropping points and securing vital results.

Player Rating

Shinnosuke Nakatani
47
Rating
88
hot streak
Form
⚡ Skills 50
🎯 Clutch 30
🎨 Style 50
📊 Ability 43
💰 High Premium
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Defender

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.

Shinnosuke Nakatani is a solid SQUAD PLAYER for Gamba Osaka. Evidence: 9.0 Appearances.

Player DNA

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

A specialist who excels in Shooting (69/100) but has room to grow in Passing.

Shinnosuke Nakatani Traits

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

vs Defenders

Height 54%
Weight 63%
Experience 69%

vs J1 League

Height 67%
Weight 71%
Experience 69%

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 57 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 69 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 55 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 41 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 14 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 57
Shooting 69
Defense 55
Workrate 41
Passing 14
Key Strength 69 Shooting
Area to Watch 14 Passing

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Shinnosuke Nakatani this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
May 24, 2026 Shimizu S-pulse 1-2 Gamba Osaka J1 League 93' 6.2 - - 72 IAI Stadium Nihondaira
May 10, 2026 Gamba Osaka 0-1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima J1 League 89' 6.9 - - 21 Panasonic Stadium Suita
May 06, 2026 Nagoya Grampus 2-1 Gamba Osaka J1 League 94' 6.3 - - 44 Toyota Stadium
May 02, 2026 Gamba Osaka 5-0 Vissel Kobe J1 League 91' 7.6 - 1 55 Panasonic Stadium Suita
Apr 29, 2026 Kyoto Sanga 1-1 Gamba Osaka J1 League 99' 6.3 - - 75 Sanga Stadium by Kyocera
Apr 25, 2026 V-varen Nagasaki 1-1 Gamba Osaka J1 League 96' 6.2 - - 47 Peace Stadium
Apr 22, 2026 Gamba Osaka 1-2 Avispa Fukuoka J1 League 90' 7.2 - - 60 Panasonic Stadium Suita
Apr 19, 2026 Gamba Osaka 2-2 Fagiano Okayama J1 League 99' 7.0 0 0 87 Panasonic Stadium Suita
Apr 11, 2026 Gamba Osaka 0-1 Cerezo Osaka J1 League 90' 6.9 0 0 83 Panasonic Stadium Suita
Apr 04, 2026 Gamba Osaka 2-0 Kyoto Sanga J1 League 90' 7.0 0 0 32 Panasonic Stadium Suita
Mar 21, 2026 Avispa Fukuoka 2-2 Gamba Osaka J1 League 90' 7.2 - 0 70 Best Denki Stadium
Mar 18, 2026 Vissel Kobe 2-2 Gamba Osaka J1 League 90' 6.3 - 0 79 Noevir Stadium
Mar 14, 2026 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2-0 Gamba Osaka J1 League 90' 6.7 0 0 47 Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima
Mar 08, 2026 Gamba Osaka 3-2 V-varen Nagasaki J1 League 90' 6.9 1 0 73 Panasonic Stadium Suita
Feb 28, 2026 Gamba Osaka 2-2 Shimizu S-pulse J1 League 90' 6.5 - 0 66 Panasonic Stadium Suita

Player Market Value

Track Shinnosuke Nakatani's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €1.3M
Peak Value €1.5M (Q4'24)
€1.5M €750K €0
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