R. Nozawa

R. Nozawa — season analysis

Riku Nozawa (Japan) earns his living stopping attacks: the defender is part of the FC Gifu (J3 League) defensive core in 2025/26. He stands 185 cm and weighs 80 kg. He was born in Japan.

His ledger reads 2 goals plus 1 assist from 20 matches, 3 direct contributions in all. That comes across 1,603 minutes on the pitch, or 0.11 goals per 90 minutes and 0.17 goal involvements per 90. He has started 15 of those matches.

From 13 shots, 31% on target, his shot conversion is 15%. On the creative side he has produced 5 key passes while completing 81% of his passes. Off the ball he has made 25 tackles and 33 interceptions.

Disciplinary record this season: 2 yellow. All of it condenses into an IIG (Striker Impact Index) of 5.3 this season — our league-weighted composite of goals, rating and assists.