N. Ishiwatari — season analysis
Nelson Ishiwatari (Japan), aged 20, runs the midfield for Cerezo Osaka (J1 League) in 2026/27, balancing ball progression with defensive work. He is still at the start of his career, which makes these numbers a projection as much as a record.
His ledger reads 0 goals plus 3 assists from 17 matches, 3 direct contributions in all. That comes across 1,277 minutes on the pitch and 0.21 goal involvements per 90. He has started 14 of those matches.
He has attempted 3 shots (33% finding the frame) and converts 0% of them. He creates chances too, with 11 key passes and 82% passing accuracy. Off the ball he has made 40 tackles and 33 interceptions, winning 52% of his duels.
Disciplinary record this season: 2 yellow. Put together, his season yields an IIG of 4.1, the league-weighted impact score explained on our about page.