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Kota Watanabe

€828KMarket Value
Vissel Kobe
Vissel Kobe•Midfielder•
JapanJapan
6.5
Season Score
27
Oct 18, 1998
166 cm
Height
0.04
Goals/Match
20
Shirt Number
Card stats based on
2026/2027

Performance Overview

Season Performance 26/27
All Competitions
Matches
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
Goal Contributions
0
Mins/game
56
Avg Rating
6.45

rating

6.48+0.22(+3.5%)
Last 10 matches
Sep 15, 2025 — Sep 15, 2026
High
6.75
Low
6.23
Avg
6.48
G+A
1
Wins6
Draws0
Losses4
MonthMatchesMinsGAG+AG/MRating
Aug 2026
21120000.006.45
Dec 2025
1770000.006.23
Nov 2025
2940110.00-
Oct 2025
2840000.006.75
Sep 2025
31580000.006.47
5 months • 10 matches
Career Statistics

Career

Career Progress

Career Progress

Appearances per Season

Appearance Distribution

55
Full match
43
Substituted off
28
From Bench

Kota Watanabe — computed career insights

Career figures, computed
Best-rated season
2022 · 7.02J1 League
Lowest-rated season
2019 · 6.67J1 League
Rating trend
-0.05last 2 rated seasons vs career average before them (min. 5 apps)
Career involvement (league)
0.1 G+A per 909 goals + 8 assists across 13 league seasons (per-90 from 15208 minutes on record)
League seasons on record
13 (2016–2026)
Clubs with recorded appearances
4
Among position peers, computed
Rating percentile
47thrating 6.85 vs 128 rated peers
Goals rank
#91 of 1280 goals
G+A per 90 percentile
30th0.11 per 90

Cohort: 128 J1 League midfielders, 2025, min. 450 minutes. Computed by ranking the full league corpus, not taken from any feed.

Figures computed from the GioScore season-stats database · as of 2026-09-15

Rival Clubs(50)

Player stats against each opponent club

TeamMPWDLGA
Avispa FukuokaAvispa Fukuoka42200000
FC TokyoFC Tokyo43100000
Kashima AntlersKashima Antlers42020010
Vissel KobeVissel Kobe42021000
Consadole SapporoConsadole Sapporo31110000
Shimizu S-PulseShimizu S-Pulse32010110
Kawasaki FrontaleKawasaki Frontale32010000
Fagiano OkayamaFagiano Okayama31020000
Machida ZelviaMachida Zelvia31110000
Gamba OsakaGamba Osaka33000100
Kashiwa ReysolKashiwa Reysol20110000
Omiya ArdijaOmiya Ardija21010010
VeriaVeria22000000
Shonan BellmareShonan Bellmare20200000
YokohamaYokohama21100000
Hoàng Anh Gia LaiHoàng Anh Gia Lai22000000
Jeonbuk MotorsJeonbuk Motors21010000
Cerezo OsakaCerezo Osaka21100000
GifuGifu20200000
JEF UnitedJEF United21100000
1–20 of 50
Transfers

Transfers

Transfer Value History

Transfer History

Yokohama F. Marinos
Yokohama F. Marinos
Vissel Kobe
Vissel Kobe
Jul 1, 2026Transfer
Tokyo Verdy
Tokyo Verdy
Yokohama F. Marinos
Yokohama F. Marinos
Aug 8, 2019Transfer€360K
Trophies

Trophies & Awards

3 titles won

Championships

J1 League
J1 League
2x Winner(2019, 2022)
2x
Super Cup
Super Cup
1x Winner(2023)
1x

About Kota Watanabe

Kota Watanabe finished the 2025 J1 League season with 2 assists and no goals from 31 appearances (1,573 minutes) — 0.11 goal involvements per 90. Per-match rating over the season: 6.85. Set against 128 J1 League midfielders (2025, at least 450 minutes), his standing by match rating is the 47th percentile, and 91st of 128 for goals scored.

His best-rated season remains 2022 (7.02, J1 League); his lowest was 2019 (6.67).

By competition, the recorded league record breaks down across 2 domestic leagues: J1 League (172 appearances, 5 goals) and J2-League (92 appearances, 4 goals). Availability: 25-plus league games in 6 of the 13 campaigns on record. Across 2023–2025, the heaviest three-year block, he totalled 92 league appearances (31 a season).

Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Kota Watanabe play?
Kota Watanabe plays as a Midfielder for Vissel Kobe in the Emperor Cup. He has started 1 of his 1 appearance in the Emperor Cup 2026/2027.
What team does Kota Watanabe play for?
Kota Watanabe currently plays for Vissel Kobe in the Emperor Cup. He has 1 appearance in the Emperor Cup 2026/2027.
How old is Kota Watanabe?
Kota Watanabe is 27 years old, born on October 18, 1998. He is from Japan. At 27, he has already won 3 trophies in his professional career.
How tall is Kota Watanabe?
Kota Watanabe is 166 cm tall. He weighs 66 kg. His preferred foot is the right.
How many trophies has Kota Watanabe won?
Kota Watanabe has won 3 trophies throughout his career. He currently plays for Vissel Kobe.
What nationality is Kota Watanabe?
Kota Watanabe is from Japan. At club level, he plays for Vissel Kobe.