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MidfielderSeason 2026

Kento Nishiya

Pohang SteelersK League 1Data current as of November 01, 2026
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NationalityJapan
PositionMidfielder
Age26 years
Height175 cm
Weight68 kg
Shirt number31

Kento Nishiya: season at a glance

Kento Nishiya represents Pohang Steelers in K League 1 during the 2026 season. Across 28 appearances, the player has completed 1679 minutes, scored 3 goals and recorded 1 assist.

The available attacking record adds Shots: 11, Shots on target: 4, Shot accuracy: 36.4%, Expected goals (xG): 2.54, and Non-penalty xG: 2.54.

The available defending record adds Tackles: 6, Interceptions: 11, Clearances: 8, and Duels won: 26.

The profile includes 15 verified recent appearances and compares the player's record across 2 seasons.

Season overview

28Appearances
1,679Minutes
3Goals
1Assists
6.51Average rating
4Goal involvements0.21 per 90

Playing time and performance

28Appearances
18Starts
1,679Minutes
0.16Goals per 90
0.05Assists per 90
6.51Average rating

Player strengths

See where this player stands out against others in the same position this season.

Average rating59 / 100

Around average

Key passes / per 9052 / 100

Around average

Expected assists (xA) / per 9028 / 100

Below average

Passes / per 9058 / 100

Around average

Pass completion68 / 100

Above average

Dribbles / per 9037 / 100

Around average

Tackles / per 9039 / 100

Around average

Interceptions / per 9087 / 100

Above average

xG per shot
0.23
Starting rate
72%
Minutes per appearance
59.96
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Attacking

3Goals
11Shots0.68 per 90
4Shots on target0.25 per 90
36.4%Shot accuracy
27.3%Shot conversion
2.54Expected goals (xG)0.16 per 90
2.54Non-penalty xG0.16 per 90

Chance creation

1Assists0.05 per 90
0.69Expected assists (xA)0.04 per 90
6Key passes0.37 per 90
19Crosses1.18 per 90

Passing and possession

290Passes18.01 per 90
246Completed passes15.28 per 90
84.8%Pass completion
3Dribbles0.19 per 90

Defending

6Tackles0.37 per 90
11Interceptions0.68 per 90
8Clearances0.50 per 90
26Duels won43.0%
10Aerial duels won0.0%

Discipline

2Yellow cards
1Red cards
10Fouls drawn
9Fouls committed
0Penalties scored
0Penalties missed

Recent appearances

MatchScoreRoleGoalsAssistsDiscipline
Pohang Steelers - Jeju UnitedNov 01, 20261 : 1Substitute00-
Ulsan - Pohang SteelersOct 24, 20262 : 2Starter01-
Pohang Steelers - AnyangOct 18, 20260 : 0Starter00-
Sagan Tosu - Omiya ArdijaOct 17, 20262 : 1Starter00-
Incheon United - Pohang SteelersOct 09, 20263 : 0Starter00-
Pohang Steelers - FC SeoulSep 20, 20262 : 1Starter10-
Daejeon Citizen - Pohang SteelersSep 12, 20262 : 2Substitute00-
Pohang Steelers - Sangju SangmuSep 09, 20260 : 0Starter00-
Jeonbuk Motors - Pohang SteelersSep 05, 20262 : 0Starter00-
Gangwon - Pohang SteelersAug 30, 20260 : 0Starter00-
Jeju United - Pohang SteelersAug 25, 20261 : 2Starter10-
Bucheon 1995 - Pohang SteelersAug 22, 20263 : 0Starter00-
Pohang Steelers - Sangju SangmuAug 01, 20260 : 1Substitute00🟥 1
Pohang Steelers - Jeonbuk MotorsJul 25, 20260 : 2Substitute00-
FC Seoul - Pohang SteelersJul 22, 20263 : 1Substitute00-

Career by season

SeasonLeagueAppearancesMinutesGoalsAssists
2026K League 1281,67931
2025J2 League352,22322

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Frequently asked questions

Which team does Kento Nishiya play for?

Kento Nishiya is listed with Pohang Steelers in K League 1 for the 2026 season.

How many goals and assists does Kento Nishiya have?

Kento Nishiya has 3 goals and 1 assist in 28 appearances during the 2026 season.

How many minutes has Kento Nishiya played?

The 2026 record contains 1679 minutes across 28 appearances.

What statistics are available for Kento Nishiya?

The profile covers playing time, goals, assists, cards and, when recorded, xG, xA, shooting, passing, dribbling, defending, goalkeeping and recent match logs.