Ayumu Kawai
Montedio Yamagata/D/
JapanPlayer Info
Ayumu Kawai is a versatile Japanese defender currently plying his trade for Montedio Yamagata in the J2 League. Born on August 12, 1999, the 26-year-old full-back has established himself as a reliable presence in the backline, capable of operating on either flank. His career began in the youth ranks of his hometown club before making the step up to the professional level with Yamagata. Standing at 176 cm and weighing 63 kg, Kawai combines decent physicality with good stamina, allowing him to contribute to both defensive phases and overlapping attacking runs. While his market value is estimated at a modest €300,000, it reflects his steady development as a dependable J2 League player. His main honors at the club level are yet to materialize, but he is a consistent starter for a team often competing in the middle of Japan's second division. Known for his work rate and tactical discipline, Kawai represents the solid, unspectacular type of defender crucial for any team's foundation. His style is based on positioning and clean tackling rather than flashy dribbling, making him a trusted component of his manager's defensive plans.
Overview
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Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2022/01/08
Renofa Yamaguchi
Montedio YamagataSigned
2021/01/31
Sanfrecce HiroshimaRenofa YamaguchiSigned
2021/01/30
Renofa YamaguchiSanfrecce HiroshimaLoan Ended
2019/04/03
Sanfrecce HiroshimaRenofa YamaguchiLoan
2018/01/31
Hiroshima Sanfrecce U18Sanfrecce HiroshimaSigned
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
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Statistics
Montedio Yamagata
JPN J22025
Matches
Games Played
22
Games Started
14
Minutes Per Game
1331
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
12
Accurate Passes Per Game
494
Key Passes Per Game
10
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
42
Accurate Crosses Per Game
9
Success Dribbles Per Game
1
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
15
Interceptions Per Game
9
Clearances Per Game
40
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
1
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
13
Be Fouled Per Game
12