About Shota Arai
Shota Arai logged 29 appearances in the 2025 J1 League.
His recorded league career runs from 2015 to 2025: 11 seasons across 4 clubs. His ratings range from 6.32 (2016) up to 7.12 in 2019, J1 League.
6.9
Season Score
37
Nov 1, 1988
185 cm
Height
21
Shirt Number
Card stats based onJ-League2025/2026
Performance Overview
Season Performance 24/25
All Competitions
42Matches
0Goals
0Assists
0Goal Contributions
19Mins/game
6.47Avg Rating
Career
Professional Career
MGAGxGRtg
JEF United
2019/2020 - 2023/2024
145000.0012,915-
Kawasaki Frontale
2012/2013 - 2019/2020
83010.003,5496.72
Vissel Kobe
2023/2024 - now
65000.001,3446.89
Total
293010.0017,808
Professional Career
MGAG+A/90Rtg
Vissel Kobe
24/25
420—8090.00006.47
Vissel Kobe
23/24
230—5350.00007.53
JEF United
22/23
230—2,0250.0010-
JEF United
21/22
410—3,6900.0001-
JEF United
20/21
390—3,4200.0000-
JEF United
19/20
420—3,7800.0000-
Kawasaki Frontale
18/19
220—1,1100.00107.12
Kawasaki Frontale
17/18
210—7440.00006.90
Kawasaki Frontale
16/17
90—5250.17006.56
Kawasaki Frontale
15/16
80—900.00006.32
Kawasaki Frontale
14/15
230—1,0800.0010-
League seasons, computed
| Season | League | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | G+A / 90 | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | J1 League | 19 | 810 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2016 | J1 League | 5 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.32 |
| 2017 | J1 League | 3 | 165 | 0 | 1 | 0.55 | 6.56 |
| 2018 | J1 League | 3 | 270 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| 2019 | J1 League | 7 | 630 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.12 |
| 2020 | J2-League | 42 | 3780 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2021 | J2-League | 38 | 3420 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | J2-League | 41 | 3690 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | J2-League | 23 | 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | J1 League | 2 | 101 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.89 |
| 2025 | J1 League | 29 | — | 0 | 0 | — | — |
Domestic league competitions only (SportMonks sub_type='domestic'); national-team, continental and cup competitions are excluded. Classification resolved by league id against the canonical leagues index. G+A/90 computed from minutes actually played.
Career Progress
Appearances per Season
Appearance Distribution
75
Full match
2
Substituted off
4
From Bench
Shota Arai — computed career insights
- Best-rated season
- 2019 · 7.12J1 League
- Lowest-rated season
- 2016 · 6.32J1 League
- Career involvement (league)
- 0.01 G+A per 900 goals + 1 assist across 11 league seasons (per-90 from 14981 minutes on record)
- League seasons on record
- 11 (2015–2025)
- Clubs with recorded appearances
- 4
Figures computed from the GioScore season-stats database · as of 2026-08-15
Rival Clubs(52)
Player stats against each opponent club
| Team | MP | W | D | L | G | A | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Avispa Fukuoka | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Kyoto Sanga | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Kashiwa Reysol | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Shonan Bellmare | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Tokyo Verdy | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Yokohama F. Marinos | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Albirex Niigata | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Cerezo Osaka | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Kawasaki Frontale | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Shanghai Port | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Machida Zelvia | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Omiya Ardija | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Yokohama | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 FC Tokyo | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Kashima Antlers | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Gwangju | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Fagiano Okayama | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Nagoya Grampus | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Gamba Osaka | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Transfers
Transfer History
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Free Agent-
Free AgentJan 8, 2024
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Free Agent-
Free AgentJan 4, 2020
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Free Agent-
Free AgentJan 10, 2013
Trophies & Awards
3 titles won
Frequently Asked Questions
What position does Shota Arai play?
Shota Arai plays as a Goalkeeper for Vissel Kobe in the J1 League.
What team does Shota Arai play for?
Shota Arai currently plays for Vissel Kobe in the J1 League. The Japan international has established himself as an important member of the squad.
How old is Shota Arai?
Shota Arai is 37 years old, born on November 1, 1988. He is a Japan national. At 37, he has already won 3 trophies in his professional career.
How tall is Shota Arai?
Shota Arai is 185 cm tall. He weighs 85 kg.
How many trophies has Shota Arai won?
Shota Arai has won 3 trophies throughout his career, demonstrating his quality at the highest competitive level. He currently plays for Vissel Kobe.
What nationality is Shota Arai?
Shota Arai is from Japan and represents them at international level. At club level, he plays for Vissel Kobe.