Shion Nakayama

Shion Nakayama is a 18-year-old defensive midfielder at Tokyo Verdy, rated 42.9 overall by Field Insider's model. A teenage prospect, he has been a fringe squad member this season (2.5% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 8.37 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Nakayama.

On the season, Nakayama graded 1 for current form (age-blind), on 0 goals, 0 assists and 8.372 defensive actions per 90.

We hold a single season for Nakayama, 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 43. At 18 Nakayama is still climbing toward his ceiling, and a market index of 8.8 reflects that trajectory.

42.9

Ratingi

developing / rotation level

1.2

Seasoni

below regular-starter level

2.5%

Minutes

limited game time

8.37

Def. actions / 90

high defensive volume

Output in context · Tokyo Verdy finished 17th of 20 · a lower-table side

Apps

8.37

Def. / 90

Tackles

—

Interceptions

Clean sheets

8.37 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — high defensive volume across 2 appearances. Doing that for a lower-table side (17th of 20) is harder than the bare numbers suggest: a back line under more pressure has to defend more often and protects fewer leads, so the volume — and any clean sheets — carry real weight.

Strengths

Defensive volume. 8.37 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — does the unseen work.

Watch points

Game time. Only 2.5% 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 42.9 overall — developing / rotation level. Defensively he reads as high defensive volume (8.37 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). At 18 the trajectory points up — potential sits near its ceiling (100/100) and market value should climb as minutes and output follow.

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

Per 90 & availability

Minutes played %2.5%

Available fixtures3 of 3

Goals / 900

Assists / 900

Goal contribution / 900

Defensive actions / 908.372

Player flow

Goal involvements0

Shot conversion %0

Shot accuracy %50

Pass accuracy %63

Cards / 900

Foul involvement / 904.186

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 (~12), then tapers with age. At 18, Nakayama sits on 8.8, still climbing toward its peak. The blue line is Nakayama's projected Rating — 42.9 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.

About Shion Nakayama

Shion Nakayama is a 18-year-old defensive midfielder who plays for Tokyo Verdy, born on October 16, 2007, standing 170 cm tall. He is from Japan. Tokyo Verdy currently sit 17th of 20 in the J1 League.

This season

In the current season, Shion Nakayama has made 2 appearances with 0 goals and 0 assists across 43 minutes.

Shion Nakayama's next match is on August 29, 2026, when Tokyo Verdy face Kashima at home in the J1 League.

Field Insider's view

Field Insider currently rates Shion Nakayama at 42.9 with a Season form score of 1.2. See the full scout report for strengths, watch-points and the market-value outlook.

Career

Across 2 recorded seasons, Shion Nakayama has totalled 7 club appearances with 0 goals and 0 assists for 1 club. His busiest campaign came in 2026/27, with 5 appearances for Tokyo Verdy.

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.