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Japan U19National team
The shape of him
G. Nawata is a midfielder and a Japan U19 international. In 26/27 that meant 14 club appearances and 448 minutes. Midfielders set the tempo, and when they win the ball back they look for the pass that breaks a line.
The job
Link defence to attack and keep the ball moving. When possession is lost, screen the back line.
Season snapshot 26/27
| Appearances | 14 | |
|---|---|---|
| Minutes played | 448 | |
| Goals | 2 | |
| Assists | 1 | |
| Key passes per 90 | 1.6 | |
| Pass accuracy | — | |
| Tackles per 90 | 3.2 | |
| Duels won | 50% |
Honours 2
- 2AFC U17 Asian Cup2023
Career journey
2023 – 2024Japan U17
2025 – 2027Gamba Osaka
2026 – 2027Charleroi- 2027 – 2028Gamba Osaka
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| Years | Club | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 – 2028 | Gamba Osaka | 3 | 0 |
| 2026 – 2027 | Charleroi | 5 | 0 |
| 2025 – 2027 | Gamba Osaka | 21 | 4 |
| 2023 – 2024 | Japan U17 | 7 | 6 |
Quick facts
- Full name
- Gaku Nawata
- Place of birth
- Japan
- Nationality
- Japan U19
- Height
- 1.69 m
- Position
- Midfielder
Recent matches
| Date | Competition | Opponent | Venue | Result | Minutes | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Nov 2026 |  Belgian Pro League |  RAAL La Louvière | H | W5–2 | 29' | |
| 24 Oct 2026 | Belgian Pro League |  Antwerp | A | L0–3 | 28' |
More on G. Nawata
Season by season
Club football, all competitions
| Season | Club | League | Apps | Mins | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26/27 | Gamba Osaka | All competitions | 10 | 372 | 2 | 1 |
| 25/26 | Gamba Osaka | All competitions | 11 | 427 | 2 | 1 |
| 23/24 | Japan U17 | All competitions | 7 | 430 | 6 | 0 |
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