Profile
Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Tochigi City.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J3 League | 16 | 1 | 2 | 1217 | 6.99 |
 J-League Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 90 | 7.25 |
Scout report
Y. Okaniwa is a 31-year-old central midfielder at Tochigi City, enjoying a standout season — 1 goals and 2 assists in 16 appearances, a Season grade of 14, top 22% of J3 League central midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 13.1, ranking 242nd of 300 in the J3 League. A seasoned veteran, he has been a rotation option (35.6% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2.51 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Okaniwa.
Judged on this season alone, Okaniwa graded 14 — a strong campaign that ranks top 22% of the 101 central midfielders in the J3 League, on 1 goal, 2 assists and 2.514 defensive actions per 90.
We hold a single season for Okaniwa, 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 13, 82nd of 101 of the 101 central midfielders in the J3 League. At 31 Okaniwa is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 0.8 reflects that trajectory.
Output in context · Tochigi City finished 1st of 20 · a title-challenging side
2.51 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 5 clean sheets across 16 appearances. Behind a title-challenging side (1st of 20) the side controls more games, so the defensive load is lighter — the value sits as much in composure and ball progression as in raw volume. Going forward he chipped in 1 goal and 2 assists — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.22 goal involvements per 90, useful for a central midfielder.
Watch points
- Game time. Only 35.6% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
- Age curve. At 31, both level and resale value are on the downslope.
- Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.
Outlook
With a Rating of 13.1, Okaniwa carries the 82nd-highest potential of the central midfielders in the J3 League of 101. Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (2.51 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Veteran phase — a short-term, lower-fee proposition as both level and value decline (0.9× and falling).
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Transfer news
No transfer news found for this player.
