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MidfielderSeason 2026

Kento Nishiya

Pohang SteelersK League 1Data current as of 12 September 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 23 appearances, the player has completed 1375 minutes, scored 2 goals and recorded 0 assists.

The available attacking record adds Shots: 6, Shots on target: 3, Shot accuracy: 50.0%, Expected goals (xG): 1.65 and Non-penalty xG: 1.65.

The available defending record adds Tackles: 6, Interceptions: 7, Clearances: 5 and Duels won: 21.

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

Season overview

23Appearances
1,375Minutes
2Goals
0Assists
6.51Average rating
2Goal involvements0.13 per 90

Playing time and performance

23Appearances
16Starts
1,375Minutes
0.13Goals per 90
0.00Assists per 90
6.51Average rating

Player strengths

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

Average rating60 / 100

Around average

Key passes / per 9059 / 100

Around average

Expected assists (xA) / per 9034 / 100

Around average

Passes / per 9067 / 100

Above average

Pass completion71 / 100

Above average

Dribbles / per 9026 / 100

Below average

Tackles / per 9055 / 100

Around average

Interceptions / per 9081 / 100

Above average

xG per shot
0.27
Starting rate
72.73%
Minutes per appearance
59.78
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Attacking

2Goals
6Shots0.42 per 90
3Shots on target0.21 per 90
50.0%Shot accuracy
33.3%Shot conversion
1.65Expected goals (xG)0.12 per 90
1.65Non-penalty xG0.12 per 90

Chance creation

0Assists0.00 per 90
0.53Expected assists (xA)0.04 per 90
5Key passes0.35 per 90
12Crosses0.84 per 90

Passing and possession

243Passes16.94 per 90
208Completed passes14.50 per 90
85.6%Pass completion
1Dribbles0.07 per 90

Defending

6Tackles0.42 per 90
7Interceptions0.49 per 90
5Clearances0.35 per 90
21Duels won53.0%
7Aerial duels won0.0%

Discipline

2Yellow cards
1Red cards
8Fouls drawn
5Fouls committed
0Penalties scored
0Penalties missed

Recent appearances

MatchScoreRoleGoalsAssistsDiscipline
Daejeon Citizen - Pohang Steelers12 Sept 20262 : 2Substitute00-
Pohang Steelers - Sangju Sangmu09 Sept 20260 : 0Starter00-
Jeonbuk Motors - Pohang Steelers05 Sept 20262 : 0Starter00-
Gangwon - Pohang Steelers30 Aug 20260 : 0Starter00-
Jeju United - Pohang Steelers25 Aug 20261 : 2Starter10-
Bucheon 1995 - Pohang Steelers22 Aug 20263 : 0Starter00-
Pohang Steelers - Sangju Sangmu01 Aug 20260 : 1Substitute00馃煡 1
Pohang Steelers - Jeonbuk Motors25 Jul 20260 : 2Substitute00-
FC Seoul - Pohang Steelers22 Jul 20263 : 1Substitute00-
Jeju United - Pohang Steelers18 Jul 20262 : 1Starter00-
Gwangju - Pohang Steelers11 Jul 20260 : 3Starter10-
Anyang - Pohang Steelers04 Jul 20262 : 3Starter00-
Bucheon 1995 - Pohang Steelers17 May 20262 : 0Starter00-
Incheon United - Pohang Steelers12 May 20260 : 1Substitute00-
Daejeon Citizen - Pohang Steelers09 May 20260 : 2Substitute00-

Career by season

SeasonLeagueAppearancesMinutesGoalsAssists
2026K League 1231,37520
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 2 goals and 0 assists in 23 appearances during the 2026 season.

How many minutes has Kento Nishiya played?

The 2026 record contains 1375 minutes across 23 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.