Profile
Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Gamba Osaka.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 35 | 2 | 0 | 3070 | 7.02 |
 AFC Champions League Two | 8 | 0 | 1 | 554 | 7.35 |
 J-League Cup | 3 | 0 | 0 | 330 | — |
Scout report
S. Nakatani is a 30-year-old central defender at Gamba Osaka, enjoying a standout season — 2 goals and 0 assists in 35 appearances, a Season grade of 35, top 22% of J1 League centre-backs. On long-term scout potential he's rated 33.5, ranking 196th of 377 in the J1 League. An experienced operator, he has been an ever-present (89.8% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2.52 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Nakatani.
Judged on this season alone, Nakatani graded 35 — a strong campaign that ranks top 22% of the 64 centre-backs in the J1 League, on 10 clean sheets and 2.521 defensive actions per 90.
Year-on-year, that's a drop on last season (Season 40 → 35). Over the 6 seasons on record his form has drifted down, peaking in 2021/22.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 34, 29th of 64 of the 64 centre-backs in the J1 League. At 30 Nakatani is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 7.6 reflects that trajectory.
Below his 2021/22 peak but holding a solid level — the platform for a return is there.
Output in context · Gamba Osaka finished 9th of 20 · a mid-table side
2.52 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 10 clean sheets across 35 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 2 goals and 0 assists — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Availability. On the pitch for 89.8% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
Watch points
- Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.
Outlook
With a Rating of 33.5, Nakatani carries the 29th-highest potential of the centre-backs in the J1 League of 64. Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (2.52 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Experienced and reliable, but the value curve is easing (1× now → 0.7× projected in three years).
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
Transfer news
No transfer news found for this player.
