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Strengths
- Disciplined
- Defensive stability
Key traits
- Japan international
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Naoki Watanabe profile
- Position
- Defender
- Nationality
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Japan
- Date of birth
- 14 Nov 2000 (25 years)
- Height
- 183 cm
- Short name
- N.Watanabe
Naoki Watanabe recent team matches
| Fixture | League | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
England vs Japan
|
International Friendly | 31 Mar 2026 | 0 – 1 |
Scotland vs Japan
|
International Friendly | 28 Mar 2026 | 0 – 1 |
Japan vs Bolivia
|
Japanese Challenge Cup | 18 Nov 2025 | 3 – 0 |
|
Japan vs Ghana
|
Japanese Challenge Cup | 14 Nov 2025 | 2 – 0 |
|
Japan vs Brazil
|
Japanese Challenge Cup | 14 Oct 2025 | 3 – 2 |
Netherlands vs Japan
|
FIFA World Cup | 14 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
Tunisia vs Japan
|
FIFA World Cup | 21 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
|
Japan vs Sweden
|
FIFA World Cup | 25 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
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About Naoki Watanabe
Naoki Watanabe is a 25-year-old Japan professional footballer who plays as a defender.
Born on 14 November 2000 in Japan, Naoki Watanabe has been eligible for senior professional football since 2017. Naoki Watanabe stands 183 cm tall.
As more Japan national team fixtures are played, Naoki Watanabe's career stats, recent goals, and attribute radar will update automatically on this page.
Next up: Netherlands vs Japan in the FIFA World Cup on Sunday 14 June 2026 at 20:00 UTC. Most recent fixture: England 0-1 Japan in the International Friendly.
Bookmark this Naoki Watanabe hub on SportScore for live match updates, fresh goal totals, attribute radar changes, and every upcoming fixture — everything updates automatically as new data lands in our live feed.
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Frequently asked questions about Naoki Watanabe
What team does Naoki Watanabe play for?
Naoki Watanabe's current club is not on record in our data yet. Check back as we ingest new lineups from upcoming matches.
What position does Naoki Watanabe play?
Naoki Watanabe plays as a defender.
How old is Naoki Watanabe?
Naoki Watanabe was born on 14 November 2000, making them 25 years old.
What nationality is Naoki Watanabe?
Naoki Watanabe represents Japan.
How tall is Naoki Watanabe?
Naoki Watanabe stands 183 cm tall.
Does Naoki Watanabe play for the national team?
Naoki Watanabe is eligible for Japan. Their next match is Netherlands vs Japan on Sunday 14 June 2026 UTC.
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National team
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