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Defensive midfielderJapanJupiler Pro League

Gaku Nawata

Squad depthCharleroi · 20 yrsFringe playerOn loan from Gamba Osaka
44.1
9.3%
Ratingi
0.7
68.2%
Seasoni
10.3
Valuei

based on the 2025/26 season · updated 18 Aug 2026

Profile

Full nameGaku Nawata
PositionDefensive midfielder
NationalityJapan
Age20
Date of birth29 Jul 2006
Height169 cm
Shirt number#13
ClubCharleroi
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Defensive midfielder

Season stats

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2
Appearances
0
Goals
0
Assists
30
Minutes

Domestic-league season · Charleroi.

Also this season

Parent club Gamba Osaka — AFC Champions League Two: 5 apps, 2g 1a, 194 min

Parent club Gamba Osaka — J-League Cup: 2 apps, 0g 0a, 133 min

The headline Season rating covers his time at Charleroi; availability counts only fixtures while in this squad.

Performance data · by competition

CompetitionAppsGAMinMatch
J1 Leagueat Gamba Osaka10213726.95

Scout report

Squad depthDefensive midfielder

G. Nawata is a 20-year-old defensive midfielder at Gamba Osaka, rated 44.1 overall by Field Insider's model. A young player, he has been a fringe squad member this season (2.9% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2.7 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Nawata.

On the season, Nawata graded 1 for current form (age-blind), on 0 goals, 0 assists and 2.7 defensive actions per 90.

Year-on-year, that's broadly in line with last season (Season 2 → 5). Across the 3 seasons we hold, it's his best return yet.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 44. At 20 Nawata is still climbing toward his ceiling, and a market index of 10.3 reflects that trajectory.

44.1
Ratingi
developing / rotation level
0.7
Seasoni
below regular-starter level
2.9%
Minutes
limited game time
2.7
Def. actions / 90
moderate defensive volume

Output in context · Gamba Osaka finished 9th of 20 · a mid-table side

4
Apps
2.7
Def. / 90
3
Tackles
—
Interceptions
0
Clean sheets

2.7 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume across 4 appearances.

Watch points

  • Game time. Only 2.9% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
  • Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.

Outlook

Rated 44.1 overall — developing / rotation level. Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (2.7 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). At 20 the trajectory points up — potential sits near its ceiling (98/100) and market value should climb as minutes and output follow.

Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.