Arata Watanabe is a Japanese striker currently playing for J2 League club Mito Hollyhock. At 30 years old and 170cm tall, Watanabe is a agile and clever forward known for his movement and finishing inside the box. His professional career has been spent entirely in Japan, with Mito Hollyhock being a significant chapter. He has been a consistent goal threat in the second division, known for popping up with crucial goals and forming effective partnerships with fellow attackers. His relatively high market value for his league indicates his importance to his team as a proven scorer. Watanabe embodies the technically proficient and intelligent striker common in Japanese football, a player who relies on positioning and sharpness rather than pure physical power.