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Hayao Kawabe
Defensive Midfielder · Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Hayao Kawabe is a 31-year-old Japan defensive midfielder who plays for Sanfrecce Hiroshima, wearing number 6. In J. League 2026/2027 he has 1 goal and 1 assist in 11 appearances, with an average rating of 7.40.
J. League 2026/2027
| Goals | 1 |
| Assists | 1 |
| Started | 10 |
| Matches | 11 |
| Minutes played | 903 |
| Rating | 7.4 |
| Yellow cards | 1 |
| Red cards | 0 |
Season in numbers
He has played 903 minutes, starting 10 of his 11 games, about 82 minutes per appearance. That is a goal every 903 minutes (0.10 per 90 minutes), and 0.20 goals plus assists per 90. Discipline: 1 yellow card so far. His average match rating of 7.40 is solidly above the typical level for regular starters (ratings run from 0 to 10; most regular players sit between 6.5 and 7.5).
Recent matches (contains results)
Over his last 5 matches he played 343 minutes with 0 goals and 0 assists, averaging a rating of 7.50.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Min | G | A | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 October | vs Shimizu S-Pulse | 4-0 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 7.7 |
| 21 October | at V-Varen Nagasaki | 0-4 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| 17 October | vs Kyoto Sanga FC | 3-0 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 7.7 |
| 14 October | at Matsumoto Yamaga | 1-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 October | at Tokyo Verdy | 2-0 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 7.4 |
| 29 September | at Tochigi City FC | 2-0 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 September | vs Cerezo Osaka | 6-1 | 62 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| 6 September | at Fagiano Okayama FC | 2-3 | 90 | 1 | 0 | 7.8 |
| 2 September | vs Nagoya Grampus | 3-0 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 7.5 |
| 29 August | at Gamba Osaka | 0-0 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
Questions about Hayao Kawabe
Which club does Hayao Kawabe play for?
Hayao Kawabe plays for Sanfrecce Hiroshima as a defensive midfielder.
How many goals has Hayao Kawabe scored this season?
1 in 11 J. League appearances in 2026/2027, plus 1 assist.
Is Hayao Kawabe available for the next match?
He is not on the injury or suspension list right now. Ninety shows each club's absences and predicted line-up before every match.