What is Rising Transfers' AI verdict on Hayao Kawabe?

Kawabe wins back possession more than Nakajima — nearly 2x the output. 2 assists in 37 games. €3M. You decide. Compared with Shoya Nakajima (€3.0M vs anchor). Standout: Ball Recoveries (Top 9% among J-League peers).

How does Hayao Kawabe compare to Shoya Nakajima?

Hayao Kawabe ball recoveries vs Shoya Nakajima (197 ball recoveries in 37 games), but assists (2 assists in 37 games). Full comparison uses RT DNA and per-90 data.

What are Hayao Kawabe's biggest strengths and weaknesses in 2026?

Strength: Ball Recoveries (Top 9% among J-League peers). Percentiles vs J-League Midfielder with enough minutes.

Who are good alternatives or comparisons for Hayao Kawabe?

Players to consider alongside this verdict: Shoya Nakajima. See RT alternatives ranked by DNA similarity and league/value fit.

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Japan· 2025 · J-League · FULL

AI Verdict: Hayao Kawabe

Central MidfieldJapan30y€3.0MFull profile →

Box-to-Box

1.22KP/90

0.09G/90

0.06A/90

Based on 3,102 min · 2025 · J-League · FULL

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Kawabe wins back possession more than Nakajima — nearly 2x the output.

vs Shoya Nakajima · J-League · Similar role · €3.0M

Kawabe wins on

Ball Recoveries

5.72/90 · Top 9% · 197 ball recoveries in 37 games

Kawabe loses on

Assists

0.06/90 · 45th pct · 2 assists in 37 games

Based on 3,102 min (37 apps) vs anchor 526 min · 138 peers in J-League MID · Season per-90 · latest DNA row

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J-League · same-role pool

5.72/90

Top 9%

Kawabe

Ball Recoveries

RT edge

3.08/90

Bottom 16%

Nakajima

0.06/90

45th pct

Kawabe

Assists

gap

0.34/90

Top 3%

Nakajima

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vs J-League Midfielders

Ball Recoveries

5.72/90Top 9%

Press Intensity

2.93/90Top 12%

Percentile rank among J-League midfielders (n=163) · Per 90 min · RT Intelligence™

Playing Style Analysis

Box-to-Box

Hayao Kawabe is a Box-to-Box. Hayao Kawabe is a Box-to-Box. Engine covering ground in attack and defense.

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