Kento Nishiya
Pohang Steelers/M/
JapanPlayer Info
Kento Nishiya is an attacking Japanese midfielder currently plying his trade for South Korean K League 1 side Pohang Steelers, where his creativity and technical flair have made him a key asset. Born on November 7, 1999, the 25-year-old is slightly built at 175 cm and 68 kg, but his low center of gravity and quick feet make him a elusive playmaker. His career began in Japan before his move to Pohang, a transfer that highlighted his potential with a market value of 375,000 euros. As an attacking midfielder or winger, Nishiya's key stats and highlights include providing crucial assists, scoring from distance, and being a constant threat in the final third with his dribbling and vision. His main honors with Pohang could include deep runs in the K League 1 and domestic cups, with individual recognition potentially coming in the form of Team of the Week inclusions or club MVP nominations. A fun fact about Nishiya is his adaptability, having successfully transitioned from Japanese football to the physical and fast-paced Korean league. In summary, Kento Nishiya is a technically gifted and inventive midfielder whose move abroad showcases the growing export of Japanese talent and his own ambition to excel on a competitive stage.
Overview
Honors
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Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2026/12/30
Pohang Steelers
Sagan TosuLoan Ended
2026/01/15
Sagan TosuPohang SteelersLoan
2026/01/15
Sagan TosuPohang SteelersLoan
2026/01/01
Sagan TosuPohang SteelersLoan
2024/07/28
Fujieda MYFCSagan TosuSigned
2024/07/28
Fujieda MYFCSagan TosuSigned
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
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Statistics
Pohang Steelers
KOR K12026
Matches
Games Played
18
Games Started
12
Minutes Per Game
952
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
1
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
8
Accurate Passes Per Game
249
Key Passes Per Game
10
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
18
Accurate Crosses Per Game
9
Success Dribbles Per Game
1
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
11
Interceptions Per Game
17
Clearances Per Game
15
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
1
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
1
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
11
Be Fouled Per Game
6