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Overview
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Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Quick first steps, an advantage given his small and light frame. (conf 0.35)
Good running speed, though not elite for a winger. (conf 0.35)
Low centre of gravity and quick changes of direction at 1.68m. (conf 0.35)
Works hard, though the adjustment to Ligue 1 is yet to be seen. (conf 0.35)
Control
Neat close control, typical of a technical Japanese forward. (conf 0.35)
Comfortable beating defenders in tight spaces. (conf 0.35)
Small frame means he is easily outmuscled by Ligue 1 defenders. (conf 0.35)
Reasonable shot technique, with limited senior sample. (conf 0.3)
Distribution
Combines well in tight spaces, using quick one-twos near the box. (conf 0.35)
Not asked to play long passes, he operates in advanced zones. (conf 0.3)
Delivers some crosses from the right, not a core strength. (conf 0.3)
Finds teammates between the lines as a creative forward. (conf 0.3)
Chance threat
Scored regularly at Meiji University but needs a track record in Ligue 1. (conf 0.35)
Reasonable shooting choices, based on limited senior evidence. (conf 0.3)
Good movement between the lines and in behind. (conf 0.35)
No evidence of a set-piece or free-kick role at senior level. (conf 0.25)
Duels
At 1.68m he offers almost nothing in aerial duels. (conf 0.35)
Limited strength in ground duels because of his small frame. (conf 0.3)
Defense
Presses energetically as a forward, a feature of his Japanese training. (conf 0.3)
Little defensive impact aside from pressing. (conf 0.3)
Basic defensive positioning in his forward role. (conf 0.3)
Mental
Calm in attack, scored on his professional debut. (conf 0.3)
Generally sound decisions for a young forward. (conf 0.3)
High work rate and disciplined pressing effort. (conf 0.35)
Resilience
No injury information found, rated on a neutral baseline. (conf 0.25)
Outlook
Aged 23 and a Japan international, he can still progress. (conf 0.35)
Japan international on loan from Sanfrecce Hiroshima. (conf 0.4)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Sota Nakamura is a Japanese forward who plays as a striker or on the right, and is also described as an attacking midfielder. At 1.68m he is small and quick, a technical player who works between the lines. He starred at Meiji University before joining Sanfrecce Hiroshima in 2025 and scoring on his debut in the AFC Champions League Two. He has won two caps for Japan and joined Le Havre on loan from Sanfrecce in July 2026.
Scored on his Sanfrecce Hiroshima debut in the AFC Champions League Two on 12 February 2025.
Won two caps for Japan in 2025 and scored against Hong Kong at the EAFF Championship.