Hiroki Akiyama

Key starter

SV Darmstadt 98 · 25 yrs

62.3

Profile

Full nameHiroki Akiyama

PositionCentral midfielder

NationalityJapan

Age25

Date of birth9 Dec 2000

BirthplaceGunma

Height176 cm

Shirt number#6

ClubSV Darmstadt 98

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Central midfielder

Season stats

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Appearances

Goals

Assists

2531

Minutes

Domestic-league season · SV Darmstadt 98.

Also this season

On loan at Albirex Niigata — J1 League: 15 apps, 0g 0a, 1048 min

On loan at Albirex Niigata — J-League Cup: 1 apps, 0g 0a, 120 min

The headline Season rating covers his time at SV Darmstadt 98; availability counts only fixtures while in this squad.

Performance data · by competition

Competition	Apps	G	A	Min	Match
2. Bundesliga	32	3	1	2531	6.88
J1 Leagueat Albirex Niigata	15	0	0	1048	6.78
DFB Pokal	2	1	0	179	7.25
J-League Cupat Albirex Niigata	1	0	0	120	—

Career

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J2 League×2

Following his move to SV Darmstadt 98, Akiyama's current-season form is up 9% on last season (Season 34→37), while his Rating climbed 53→62. That makes this his strongest season for form to date.

Domestic career

Season	Club	Apps	G	A	Match	RTG	Season
2025/26	SV Darmstadt 98Loan · 5th	32	3	1	6.88	62	37
2025/26	Albirex Niigata · 20th	15	0	0	6.78	41	8
2024/25	Albirex Niigata · 16th	36	2	2	7.27	53	34
2023/24	Albirex Niigata · 10th	26	0	1	6.71	49	13
2022/23	Albirex Niigata	20	1	0	—	—	—
2021/22	Albirex Niigata	1	0	0	—	—	—
2021/22	Kagoshima UnitedLoan	9	1	0	—	—	—

Domestic-league totals per season. RTG = Field Insider Rating (potential / ceiling); Season = age-blind form that year. 2 earlier seasons in the full career.

Scout report

Key starterCentral midfielder

H. Akiyama is a 25-year-old central midfielder at SV Darmstadt 98, rated 62.3 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 49th of 320 on scout potential in the 2. Bundesliga. In his prime years, he has been an ever-present this season (82.7% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2.56 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Akiyama.

Judged on this season alone, Akiyama graded 37 — a strong campaign that ranks top 22% of the 38 central midfielders in the 2. Bundesliga, on 3 goals, 1 assist and 2.56 defensive actions per 90.

Year-on-year, that's broadly in line with last season (Season 34 → 37). Across the 3 seasons we hold, it's his best return yet.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 62, top 22% of the 38 central midfielders in the 2. Bundesliga. At 25 Akiyama is in his prime years, and a market index of 23.8 reflects that trajectory.

From the career report

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A career still climbing — Akiyama is at his peak right now, and the curve hasn't flattened.

Peak: 2025/26Trending upBreakout: 2024/25

Current potentialTop 22% central midfielders · 2. Bundesliga Current seasonTop 22% central midfielders · 2. Bundesliga8th-best central midfielder in the 2. Bundesliga49th in the 2. Bundesliga · potential8th-highest potential central midfielder in the 2. Bundesliga

62.3

Ratingi

8th of 38 central midfielders

37.4

Seasoni

developing / rotation level

82.7%

Minutes

near ever-present

2.56

Def. actions / 90

moderate defensive volume

Output in context · SV Darmstadt 98 finished 5th of 18 · an upper-table side

2.56

Def. / 90

Tackles

Interceptions

Clean sheets

2.56 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 8 clean sheets across 32 appearances. Behind an upper-table side (5th of 18) the side controls more games, so the defensive load is lighter — the value sits as much in composure and ball progression as in raw volume. Going forward he chipped in 3 goals and 1 assist — a useful bonus from the back.

Strengths

Availability. On the pitch for 82.7% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.

Watch points

Few red flags. No obvious weaknesses in the current-season profile — consistency is the next test.

Outlook

With a Rating of 62.3, Akiyama carries the 8th-highest potential of the central midfielders in the 2. Bundesliga (top 22%). Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (2.56 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Approaching peak years; value is still building (price multiplier 2×) with the best seasons likely ahead.

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

Per 90 & availability

Minutes played %82.7%

Available fixtures34 of 34

Goals / 900.107

Assists / 900.036

Goal contribution / 900.142

Defensive actions / 902.56

Player flow

Goal involvements4

Cards / 900.107

Season-by-season progression

Rating (potential)Season (form)

Value & potential by age

Market valueRating

Solid = now · dashed = projected

The gold line is market value — an index (not €) blending rating, age and league. It climbs through the early 20s, peaks around ages 23–27 (~24), then tapers with age. At 25, Akiyama sits on 23.8, at or near its peak. The blue line is Akiyama's projected Rating — 62.3 today — recomputed at each age, so it follows the same rise-and-fall as a career matures and declines. Solid = up to today; dashed = projected.

Season statistics

Bars = where he ranks among central midfielders in the 2. Bundesliga with 600+ minutes this season.

Shooting

Goals3

Passing

Assists1

Defending

Tackles41

Interceptions24

Blocks7

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards3

Red cards0

Transfer history

Albirex Niigata(back from loan)2026/27 – now

SV Darmstadt 982026/27 – 2026/27

SV Darmstadt 98(on loan)2025/26 – 2026/27

Albirex Niigata(back from loan)2021/22 – 2025/26

Kagoshima United(on loan)2021/22 – 2021/22

Azul Claro Numazu(on loan)2020/21 – 2021/22

Albirex Niigata(back from loan)2020/21 – 2020/21

Azul Claro Numazuuntil 2020/21

About H. Akiyama

Hiroki Akiyama is a 25-year-old central midfielder who plays for SV Darmstadt 98, born on December 9, 2000 in Gunma, standing 176 cm tall. He is from Japan. SV Darmstadt 98 currently sit 5th of 18 in the 2. Bundesliga.

This season

In the current season, H. Akiyama has made 32 appearances with 3 goals and 1 assist across 2,531 minutes, averaging a 6.89 match rating over his last 10 rated games, with 3 yellow cards. His season has spanned the 2. Bundesliga, the J1 League, the DFB Pokal and the J-League Cup.

When H. Akiyama plays, SV Darmstadt 98's record this season is 15W-17D-17L — and his match ratings average 7.03 at home against 6.7 on the road.

Recent matches

May 17, 2026: 0-2 loss at home vs SC Paderborn 07 (90 minutes, 7.2 rating)
May 10, 2026: 1-1 draw away at Preußen Münster (90 minutes, 7.2 rating)
May 3, 2026: 1-2 loss away at Karlsruher SC (90 minutes, 6.3 rating)
April 25, 2026: 3-3 draw at home vs SV Elversberg (90 minutes, 1 assist, 7.3 rating)
April 19, 2026: 2-3 loss away at SpVgg Greuther Fürth (90 minutes, 6.9 rating)
April 11, 2026: 0-2 loss at home vs Hannover 96 (90 minutes, 6.9 rating)
April 4, 2026: 1-2 loss away at Arminia Bielefeld (84 minutes, 6.2 rating)
March 21, 2026: 1-1 draw at home vs FC Schalke 04 (90 minutes, 6.9 rating)
March 13, 2026: 1-1 draw away at 1. FC Magdeburg (90 minutes, 6.7 rating)
March 7, 2026: 2-0 win at home vs Holstein Kiel (89 minutes, 7.3 rating)

Field Insider's view

Field Insider currently rates H. Akiyama at 62.3 with a Season form score of 37.4, ranking 49th of 320 central midfielders in the 2. Bundesliga. See the full scout report for strengths, watch-points and the market-value outlook.

His honours include 2 career titles — among them the J2 League. Full list in the career record.

Career

Across 7 recorded seasons, H. Akiyama has totalled 164 club appearances with 10 goals and 4 assists for 4 different clubs. His busiest campaign came in 2024/25, with 36 appearances for Albirex Niigata.

H. Akiyama's career has also included time at Albirex Niigata, Kagoshima United and Azul Claro Numazu.

Transfer news

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Profile

Season stats

Also this season

Performance data · by competition

Career

Scout report

Output in context · SV Darmstadt 98 finished 5th of 18 · an upper-table side

Strengths

Watch points