ratings updated 11 Oct 2026
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N. Nomura is a 35-year-old central midfielder at Renofa Yamaguchi, enjoying a standout season — 2 goals and 0 assists in 12 appearances, a Season grade of 13, top 60% of J3 League central midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 10.9, ranking 228th of 260 in the J3 League. A seasoned veteran, he has been a rotation option (45.3% of available minutes). Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Nomura.
Judged on this season alone, Nomura graded 13 — a workmanlike campaign that ranks 60th of 100 of the 100 central midfielders in the J3 League, on 2 goals, 0 assists and 0 defensive actions per 90.
Year-on-year, that's broadly in line with last season (Season 10 → 7). Over the 3 seasons on record his form has drifted down, peaking in 2020/21.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 11, 90th of 100 of the 100 central midfielders in the J3 League. At 35 Nomura is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 0.5 reflects that trajectory.
Past his 2020/21 peak — the recent trend is downward, so buyers are paying for what's left, not what was.
Output in context · Renofa Yamaguchi finished 3rd of 20 · an upper-table side
0 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — light defensive volume, with 3 clean sheets across 12 appearances. Behind an upper-table side (3rd of 20) 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 2 goals and 0 assists — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.23 goal involvements per 90, useful for a central midfielder.
Watch points
- Game time. Only 45.3% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
- Defensive numbers. Modest 0 defensive actions per 90 for the position.
- Age curve. At 35, both level and resale value are on the downslope.
- Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.
Outlook
With a Rating of 10.9, Nomura carries the 90th-highest potential of the central midfielders in the J3 League of 100 — though on just 12 appearances this season, so the standing rests on a small sample. Defensively he reads as light defensive volume (0 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Veteran phase — a short-term, lower-fee proposition as both level and value decline (0.6× and falling).
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
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Bars = where he ranks among central midfielders in the J3 League with 600+ minutes this season.
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