Active in J1 League

Shinnosuke Nakatani

Defender #4
Age 30 years
Nationality Japan
Market Value €1.3M

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
Defender
Relentless engine on the pitch

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

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 49%
Weight 60%
Experience 65%

vs J1 League

Height 65%
Weight 70%
Experience 66%

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 50 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 64 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 43 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 48 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 60 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 50
Shooting 64
Defense 43
Workrate 48
Passing 60
Key Strength 64 Shooting
Area to Watch 43 Defense

Match Stats

Recent appearances across all competitions

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Oct 21, 2026 Avispa Fukuoka 1-2 Gamba Osaka J1 League 90' 6.6 0 0 49 Best Denki Stadium
Oct 17, 2026 Shimizu S-pulse 2-2 Gamba Osaka J1 League 90' 6.5 0 0 70 IAI Stadium Nihondaira
Oct 13, 2026 Newcastle Jets 1-3 Gamba Osaka AFC Champions League Elite 90' 7.1 0 0 85 McDonald Jones Stadium
Oct 09, 2026 Kashima 2-0 Gamba Osaka J1 League 90' 6.4 0 0 36 Mercari Stadium
Sep 20, 2026 Gamba Osaka 0-1 Vissel Kobe J1 League 90' 6.2 0 0 57 Panasonic Stadium Suita
Sep 15, 2026 Gamba Osaka 4-1 Công An Nhân Dân AFC Champions League Elite 93' 6.2 0 0 44 Panasonic Stadium Suita
Sep 12, 2026 Gamba Osaka 0-2 FC Tokyo J1 League 90' 6.0 0 0 39 Panasonic Stadium Suita
Sep 06, 2026 JEF United Chiba 2-0 Gamba Osaka J1 League 90' 6.9 0 0 26 Fukuda Denshi Arena
Sep 02, 2026 V-varen Nagasaki 2-2 Gamba Osaka J1 League 90' 6.9 0 1 77 Peace Stadium
Aug 29, 2026 Gamba Osaka 0-0 Sanfrecce Hiroshima J1 League 90' 7.0 0 0 49 Panasonic Stadium Suita
Aug 22, 2026 Nagoya Grampus 3-1 Gamba Osaka J1 League 95' 6.7 0 0 76 Toyota Stadium
Aug 15, 2026 Mito Hollyhock 1-1 Gamba Osaka J1 League 94' 8.3 1 0 43 K's Denki Stadium Mito
Aug 07, 2026 Gamba Osaka 4-3 Urawa J1 League 96' 6.9 0 0 100 Panasonic Stadium Suita
May 30, 2026 Gamba Osaka 1-1 Tokyo Verdy J1 League 90' 7.3 0 0 39 Panasonic Stadium Suita
May 24, 2026 Shimizu S-pulse 1-2 Gamba Osaka J1 League 93' 6.2 0 0 72 IAI Stadium Nihondaira
May 10, 2026 Gamba Osaka 0-1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima J1 League 89' 6.9 0 0 21 Panasonic Stadium Suita
May 06, 2026 Nagoya Grampus 2-1 Gamba Osaka J1 League 94' 6.3 0 0 44 Toyota Stadium
May 02, 2026 Gamba Osaka 5-0 Vissel Kobe J1 League 91' 7.6 0 1 55 Panasonic Stadium Suita
Apr 29, 2026 Kyoto Sanga 1-1 Gamba Osaka J1 League 99' 6.3 0 0 75 Sanga Stadium by Kyocera
Apr 25, 2026 V-varen Nagasaki 1-1 Gamba Osaka J1 League 96' 6.2 0 0 47 Peace Stadium

Player Market Value

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