Naoto Arai
Japan | Midfielder | Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Naoto Arai, 29, is a footballer from Japan playing as Midfielder for Sanfrecce Hiroshima. Arai was born in Tokyo, Japan. In the 2026/27 J1 League season Arai has 17 appearances with 1 goals and 1 assists in 1,189 minutes at an average rating of 7.02. Arai is ranked 8th in the J1 League Yellow Cards list for 2026/27.
Profile
- Full name
- Naoto Arai
- Age
- 29
- Born
- 7 October 1996 | Tokyo | Japan
- Nationality
- Japan
- Height
- 173
- Weight
- 73
- Position
- Midfielder
- Shirt number
- 13
- Current club
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima
League Rankings
- J1 League 2026/27 | Yellow Cards | Position 8 | 5 yellow cards Visit the J1 League hub
- Super Cup 2025/26 | Top Scorers | Position 14 | 2 goals View the Super Cup top scorers
- Super Cup 2025/26 | Yellow Cards | Position 10 | 2 yellow cards Visit the Super Cup hub
- Super Cup 2025/26 | Red Cards | Position 2 | 1 red cards Visit the Super Cup hub
Season by Season Stats
| Season | Team | League | Apps | Goals | Assists | Yellow | Red | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26/27 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | J1 League | 17 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 7.02 |
| 25/26 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | Super Cup | 28 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6.86 |
Career
Trophy Cabinet | 1 won
- Super Cup 1× 2025 Japan
Runner-up finishes
- J-League Cup 1× | 2021 | Japan
- J1 League 1× | 2024 | Japan
Clubs | 5
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Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Mar 2024 – present
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Albirex Niigata
Jan 2023 – Mar 2024
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Cerezo Osaka
Jan 2023 – Jan 2023
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Tokushima Vortis
Jan 2022 – Jan 2023
Loan
-
Cerezo Osaka
Jan 2021 – Jan 2022
Frequently Asked Questions
What position does Naoto Arai play?
Naoto Arai plays as Midfielder.
Which team does Naoto Arai play for?
Naoto Arai plays for Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the J1 League.
How many goals has Naoto Arai scored this season?
Naoto Arai has scored 1 goals in 17 appearances in the J1 League 2026/27 season.
How old is Naoto Arai?
Naoto Arai is 29 years old and comes from Japan.
Updated: 11 Jun 2026, 11:04 UTC