N. Arai — season analysis
Naoto Arai (Japan) earns his living stopping attacks: the defender is part of the Sanfrecce Hiroshima (J1 League) defensive core in 2026/27.
Over 17 appearances he has been directly involved in 2 goals: 1 scored, 1 set up. That comes across 1,189 minutes on the pitch, or 0.08 goals per 90 minutes and 0.15 goal involvements per 90. He has started 14 of those matches.
From 15 shots, 47% on target, his shot conversion is 7%. On the creative side he has produced 27 key passes while completing 76% of his passes. Off the ball he has made 24 tackles and 16 interceptions, winning 57% of his duels.
Disciplinary record this season: 5 yellow. All of it condenses into an IIG (Striker Impact Index) of 4.3 this season — our league-weighted composite of goals, rating and assists.