What is Rising Transfers' AI verdict on Sota Kawasaki?

Kawasaki retrieves the ball more than Nakajima — 37% more. 1 assist in 30 games. €2M. You decide. Compared with Shoya Nakajima (€1.5M vs anchor). Standout: Goals (Top 17% among J-League peers). Concern: Shots (Bottom 22%).

How does Sota Kawasaki compare to Shoya Nakajima?

Sota Kawasaki ball recoveries vs Shoya Nakajima (119 ball recoveries in 30 games), but assists (1 assist in 30 games). Full comparison uses RT DNA and per-90 data.

What are Sota Kawasaki's biggest strengths and weaknesses in 2026?

Strength: Goals (Top 17% among J-League peers). Weakness: Shots (Bottom 22%). Percentiles vs J-League Midfielder with enough minutes.

Who are good alternatives or comparisons for Sota Kawasaki?

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

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FSV Mainz 05· 2024 · J-League · FULL

AI Verdict: Sota Kawasaki

Defensive MidfieldJapan24y€1.5MFull profile →

Balanced Midfielder

0.90KP/90

0.20G/90

0.05A/90

Based on 2,538 min · 2024 · J-League · FULL

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Kawasaki retrieves the ball more than Nakajima — 37% more.

vs Shoya Nakajima · J-League · Similar role · €1.5M

Kawasaki wins on

Ball Recoveries

4.22/90 · 55th pct · 119 ball recoveries in 30 games

Kawasaki loses on

Assists

0.05/90 · 42th pct · 1 assist in 30 games

Based on 2,538 min (30 apps) vs anchor 526 min · 138 peers in J-League MID · Season per-90 · latest DNA row

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4.22/90

55th pct

Kawasaki

Ball Recoveries

RT edge

3.08/90

Bottom 16%

Nakajima

0.05/90

42th pct

Kawasaki

Assists

gap

0.34/90

Top 3%

Nakajima

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vs J-League Midfielders

Goals

0.20/90Top 17%

Shots

0.70/90Bottom 22%

Tackles Won

1.31/90Top 25%

Big Chances

0.05/90Bottom 24%

Percentile rank among J-League midfielders (n=182) · Per 90 min · RT Intelligence™

Playing Style Analysis

Balanced Midfielder

Sota Kawasaki is a Balanced Midfielder. Sota Kawasaki is a Balanced Midfielder. Well-rounded midfielder contributing in multiple phases.

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