CM
Yūta Nakayama
CM · Midfielder · Playmaker
28y·🇯🇵Japan
Apps32
Min2,532
G1P53
A3P68
xG0.9P52
xA2.5P68
Rating6.97
Form
WLWDW
Strong samplePrime (26–30)
Attributes
Passing
AssistsAssistsFinal pass leading directly to a teammate's goal.3
xAExpected AssistsExpected assists — the probability the teammate receiving each final pass would have scored from that chance.2.46
Key PassesKey PassesPasses that create a shot for a teammate but don't result in an assist.22
Progressive PassesProgressive PassesPasses that move the ball meaningfully toward the opponent's goal.137
Defending
TacklesTacklesSuccessful tackles dispossessing an opponent.33
InterceptionsInterceptionsPossession regains by reading and cutting off opposition passes.24
BlocksBlocksShots or passes blocked by the player's body.11
Duels Won %Aerial Duels Won %Percentage of contested aerial duels the player won — note: calculated against total duels, not aerial-only.56.6%
Possession
DribblesDribbles CompletedSuccessful take-ons beating a defender on the dribble.8
Progressive CarriesProgressive CarriesBall carries that move the ball meaningfully toward goal.11
Box TouchesTouches in BoxOpen-play touches taken inside the opposition penalty area.34
Shooting
GoalsGoalsGoals scored in open play and from set pieces.1
xGExpected GoalsExpected goals — the probability an average player would have scored each chance the player took, summed across the season.0.88
ShotsShotsTotal shot attempts across the season, including on-target, off-target, and blocked.17
Shots on TargetShots on TargetShots that either resulted in a goal or were saved by the keeper.8
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Midfielder · Playmaker
A defensively dominant midfielder who excels at breaking up opposition play. Goal threat from midfield is limited, better suited to a deeper or facilitating role.
strong duels won %strong blockslimited dribbleslimited pass accuracy
A specialist midfielder with clear strengths but notable gaps in the profile.
Role Suitability