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Central midfielderJapanJ3 League

Sho Iwamoto

Squad depthFC Ryukyu · 25 yrsRotation
23.6
Ratingi
21.5
Seasoni
3.1
Valuei

ratings updated 11 Oct 2026

Profile

Full nameSho Iwamoto
PositionCentral midfielder
NationalityJapan
Age25
Date of birth18 Mar 2001
Height167 cm
Shirt number#13
ClubFC Ryukyu
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Season stats

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17
Appearances
1
Goals
1
Assists
959
Minutes

Domestic-league season · FC Ryukyu.

Scout report

Squad depthCentral midfielder

S. Iwamoto is a 25-year-old central midfielder at FC Ryukyu, rated 26.4 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 103rd of 260 on scout potential in the J3 League. In his prime years, he has been a rotation option this season (56.1% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2.44 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Iwamoto.

Judged on this season alone, Iwamoto graded 22 — a strong campaign that ranks top 28% of the 100 central midfielders in the J3 League, on 1 goal, 1 assist and 2.44 defensive actions per 90.

We hold a single season for Iwamoto, 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 26, top 35% of the 100 central midfielders in the J3 League. At 25 Iwamoto is in his prime years, and a market index of 3.1 reflects that trajectory.

Current potentialTop 35% central midfielders · J3 LeagueCurrent seasonTop 28% central midfielders · J3 League28th-best central midfielder in the J3 League103rd in the J3 League · potential35th-highest potential central midfielder in the J3 League
26.4
Ratingi
35th of 100 central midfielders
21.5
Seasoni
below regular-starter level
56.1%
Minutes
rotation minutes
2.44
Def. actions / 90
moderate defensive volume

Output in context · FC Ryukyu finished 12th of 20 · a mid-table side

17
Apps
2.44
Def. / 90
4
Tackles
18
Interceptions
2
Clean sheets

2.44 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 2 clean sheets across 17 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 1 goal and 1 assist — a useful bonus from the back.

Strengths

  • Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.19 goal involvements per 90, useful for a central midfielder.

Watch points

  • Game time. Only 56.1% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
  • Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.

Outlook

With a Rating of 26.4, Iwamoto carries the 35th-highest potential of the central midfielders in the J3 League (top 35%). Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (2.44 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.

Season statistics

Bars = where he ranks among central midfielders in the J3 League with 600+ minutes this season.

Shooting

Goals1
Shots on target2
Shots14

Passing

Assists1
Pass accuracy88%

Possession

Successful dribbles7

Defending

Tackles4
Interceptions18
Blocks4

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards1
Red cards0

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.