based on the 2026 season · updated 19 Oct 2026
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Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Fagiano Okayama.
Scout report
R. Tabei is a 27-year-old central midfielder at Fagiano Okayama, enjoying a standout season — 1 goals and 5 assists in 25 appearances, a Season grade of 45, top 2% of J1 League central midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 44.1, ranking 70th of 193 in the J1 League. In his prime years, he has been a regular starter (73% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.78 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Tabei.
Judged on this season alone, Tabei graded 45 — a standout campaign that ranks top 3% of the 41 central midfielders in the J1 League, on 1 goal, 5 assists and 3.782 defensive actions per 90.
We hold a single season for Tabei, so there's no year-on-year comparison to draw yet — the read above is this campaign only.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 44, 18th of 41 of the 41 central midfielders in the J1 League. At 27 Tabei is in his prime years, and a market index of 20.1 reflects that trajectory.
Output in context · Fagiano Okayama finished 11th of 20 · a mid-table side
3.78 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — solid defensive volume, with 5 clean sheets across 25 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 1 goal and 5 assists — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Availability. On the pitch for 73% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
- Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.33 goal involvements per 90, useful for a central midfielder.
- Defensive volume. 3.78 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — does the unseen work.
Watch points
- Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.
Outlook
With a Rating of 44.1, Tabei carries the 18th-highest potential of the central midfielders in the J1 League of 41. Defensively he reads as solid defensive volume (3.78 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90), with a bit more on the ball than most in the role. In the prime window — at or near peak market value, so the next two seasons are the ones to cash in or build around.
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 J1 League with 600+ minutes this season.
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