Naoki Maeda
Sanfrecce Hiroshima/F/
JapanPlayer Info
Naoki Maeda is a dynamic and versatile Japanese attacker for Sanfrecce Hiroshima, primarily operating on the right wing but capable of influencing play through the centre as an attacking midfielder. At 31, Maeda is in his prime, known for his blistering pace, dribbling, and improved end product. His career began with Sanfrecce, and aside from a brief loan spell, he has been a loyal servant to the club. He has developed into a key player, instrumental in Hiroshima's recent successes. A standout season saw him score crucial goals in both league and cup competitions, helping the team lift the J.League Cup and finish as league runners-up. His consistency earned him a call-up to the Japanese national team. Maeda's honors include the J.League Cup and the Japanese Super Cup. Nicknamed for his speed, he is a constant threat on the counter-attack and a player whose direct running and improved finishing make him a nightmare for defenders in the J1 League.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2025/03/26
Urawa Red Diamonds
Sanfrecce HiroshimaSigned
2024/01/07
Nagoya GrampusUrawa Red DiamondsSigned
2023/06/29
FC UtrechtNagoya GrampusLoan Ended
2021/12/31
Nagoya GrampusFC UtrechtLoan
2018/07/18
Matsumoto Yamaga FCNagoya GrampusSigned
2018/01/10
Yokohama F. MarinosMatsumoto Yamaga FCSigned
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
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Statistics
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
JPN J12025
Matches
Games Played
25
Games Started
12
Minutes Per Game
966
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
1
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
29
Accurate Passes Per Game
217
Key Passes Per Game
16
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
1
Accurate Crosses Per Game
15
Success Dribbles Per Game
9
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
5
Interceptions Per Game
0
Clearances Per Game
7
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
2
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
9
Be Fouled Per Game
4