
Hikaru Arai
FC Imabari/M/
Player Info
Hikaru Arai is a dynamic Japanese midfielder currently plying his trade for FC Imabari, operating primarily in a central or defensive midfield role. At 26 years old, the 174cm tall playmaker combines technical skill with a tenacious work ethic. Arai's career began in the youth ranks of a J-League club before he earned a professional contract. His breakthrough came with a move to his current club, where his ability to break up opposition play and initiate attacks from deep has made him a fan favorite. He has become a regular starter, known for his precise passing and energy covering ground in the engine room. While team honors have eluded him thus far in the competitive landscape of Japanese football, his individual market value reflects his growing importance. Arai is often praised by coaches for his football intelligence and team-first attitude. In essence, Hikaru Arai is a modern, box-to-box midfielder whose blend of defensive grit and creative distribution is crucial to his team's structure and transition play.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2023/01/31
Signed
2023/01/30
Loan Ended
2022/01/31
Loan
2022/01/30
Loan Ended
2020/01/31
Loan
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
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Statistics
2025
Matches
Games Played
36
Games Started
34
Minutes Per Game
2640
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
1
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
17
Accurate Passes Per Game
726
Key Passes Per Game
52
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
40
Accurate Crosses Per Game
35
Success Dribbles Per Game
8
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
30
Interceptions Per Game
13
Clearances Per Game
30
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
3
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
1
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
14
Be Fouled Per Game
35

