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Central midfielderJapanJ3 League

Sota Nagai

Project playerRoasso Kumamoto · 27 yrsRotation
23.2
Ratingi
21
Seasoni
3
Valuei

ratings updated 11 Oct 2026

Profile

Full nameSota Nagai
PositionCentral midfielder
NationalityJapan
Age27
Date of birth15 Aug 1999
BirthplaceChiba
Height169 cm
Shirt number#24
ClubRoasso Kumamoto
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Central midfielder

Season stats

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22
Appearances
1
Goals
2
Assists
1251
Minutes

Domestic-league season · FC Ryukyu.

Also this season

On loan at FC Ryukyu — J-League Cup: 1 apps, 0g 0a, 90 min

The headline Season rating covers his time at Roasso Kumamoto; availability counts only fixtures while in this squad.

Scout report

Project playerCentral midfielder

S. Nagai is a 27-year-old central midfielder at Roasso Kumamoto, rated 23.2 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 111th of 260 on scout potential in the J3 League. In his prime years, he has been a regular starter this season (63.2% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 1.3 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Nagai.

Judged on this season alone, Nagai graded 21 — a solid campaign that ranks top 31% of the 100 central midfielders in the J3 League, on 1 goal, 2 assists and 1.295 defensive actions per 90.

We hold a single season for Nagai, 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 23, 41st of 100 of the 100 central midfielders in the J3 League. At 27 Nagai is in his prime years, and a market index of 3 reflects that trajectory.

Current potential41st of 100 central midfielders · J3 LeagueCurrent seasonTop 31% central midfielders · J3 League31st-best central midfielder in the J3 League111th in the J3 League · potential41st-highest potential central midfielder in the J3 League
23.2
Ratingi
41st of 100 central midfielders
21
Seasoni
below regular-starter level
63.2%
Minutes
a regular starter
1.3
Def. actions / 90
light defensive volume

Output in context · Roasso Kumamoto finished 8th of 20 · a mid-table side

22
Apps
1.3
Def. / 90
3
Tackles
10
Interceptions
3
Clean sheets

1.3 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — light defensive volume, with 3 clean sheets across 22 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 1 goal and 2 assists — a useful bonus from the back.

Strengths

  • Availability. On the pitch for 63.2% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
  • Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.22 goal involvements per 90, useful for a central midfielder.

Watch points

  • Defensive numbers. Modest 1.3 defensive actions per 90 for the position.
  • Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.

Outlook

With a Rating of 23.2, Nagai carries the 41st-highest potential of the central midfielders in the J3 League of 100. Defensively he reads as light defensive volume (1.3 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). 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.

Season statistics

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

Shooting

Goals1
Shots on target4
Shots14

Passing

Assists2
Pass accuracy78%

Possession

Successful dribbles52

Defending

Tackles3
Interceptions10
Blocks5

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards3
Red cards0

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.