S. Nakamura — season analysis
Sota Nakamura (Japan), aged 23, is part of the attacking rotation at Sanfrecce Hiroshima (J1 League) this 2026/27 season.
So far he has scored 5 goals and provided 2 assists in 16 appearances — 7 goal contributions in total. That comes across 963 minutes on the pitch, or 0.47 goals per 90 minutes and 0.65 goal involvements per 90. He has started 10 of those matches.
From 15 shots, 47% on target, his shot conversion is 33%. On the creative side he has produced 22 key passes while completing 77% of his passes. In one-on-ones he completes 63% of his dribbles.
He wins 47% of his duels. Disciplinary record this season: 1 yellow. All of it condenses into an IIG (Striker Impact Index) of 7.7 this season — our league-weighted composite of goals, rating and assists.