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Overview
Strengths
- Disciplined
- Last line of defence
- Aerial presence (185 cm)
- Veteran leadership
Key traits
- Right-footed specialist
- Japan international
Next match
Shota Arai profile
- Current team
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Vissel Kobe
- Position
- Goalkeeper
- Nationality
-
Japan
- Date of birth
- 01 Nov 1988 (37 years)
- Height
- 185 cm
- Weight
- 82 kg
- Preferred foot
- Right
- Short name
- S. Arai
Shota Arai recent team matches
| Fixture | League | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Vissel Kobe vs Nagoya Grampus
|
Japanese J1 League | 11 Apr 2026 | 3 – 2 |
Fagiano Okayama vs Vissel Kobe
|
Japanese J1 League | 05 Apr 2026 | 1 – 4 |
|
Vissel Kobe vs Shimizu S-Pulse
|
Japanese J1 League | 01 Apr 2026 | 2 – 0 |
|
Vissel Kobe vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima
|
Japanese J1 League | 27 Mar 2026 | 2 – 1 |
Cerezo Osaka vs Vissel Kobe
|
Japanese J1 League | 22 Mar 2026 | 1 – 1 |
|
Vissel Kobe vs Kyoto Sanga
|
Japanese J1 League | 26 Apr 2026 | Upcoming |
|
Vissel Kobe vs Cerezo Osaka
|
Japanese J1 League | 29 Apr 2026 | Upcoming |
Gamba Osaka vs Vissel Kobe
|
Japanese J1 League | 02 May 2026 | Upcoming |
Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Vissel Kobe
|
Japanese J1 League | 06 May 2026 | Upcoming |
|
Vissel Kobe vs Fagiano Okayama
|
Japanese J1 League | 10 May 2026 | Upcoming |
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 Shota Arai
Shota Arai is a 37-year-old Japan professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Vissel Kobe in Japan.
Born on 01 November 1988 in Japan, Shota Arai has been eligible for senior professional football since 2005. Shota Arai stands 185 cm tall and weighs 82 kg, and is right-footed.
As more Vissel Kobe fixtures are played, Shota Arai's career totals, per-match breakdowns, season-by-season table, and attribute radar will update automatically on this page.
Next up: Vissel Kobe vs Kyoto Sanga in the Japanese J1 League on Sunday 26 April 2026 at 05:00 UTC. Most recent fixture: Vissel Kobe 3-2 Nagoya Grampus in the Japanese J1 League.
Bookmark this Shota Arai 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 Shota Arai
What team does Shota Arai play for?
Shota Arai currently plays for Vissel Kobe in Japan.
What position does Shota Arai play?
Shota Arai plays as a goalkeeper.
How old is Shota Arai?
Shota Arai was born on 01 November 1988, making them 37 years old.
What nationality is Shota Arai?
Shota Arai represents Japan.
How tall is Shota Arai?
Shota Arai stands 185 cm tall and weighs 82 kg.
When does Shota Arai's team play next?
Vissel Kobe's next fixture is Vissel Kobe vs Kyoto Sanga in the Japanese J1 League on Sunday, 26 April 2026 at 05:00 UTC.
Is Shota Arai left-footed or right-footed?
Shota Arai's preferred foot is right.
Does Shota Arai play for the national team?
Shota Arai is eligible for Japan. Their next match is Netherlands vs Japan on Sunday 14 June 2026 UTC.
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Teammates
- Boniface Nduka Defender
- Boniface Uduka Defender
- Caetano Defender
- Daiju Sasaki Midfielder
- Daiya Maekawa Goalkeeper
- David Aizawa Forward
- Diego Defender
- Diego Jara Rodrigues Defender
- Gotoku Sakai Defender
- Haruka Motoyama Defender
- Haruya Ide Midfielder
- Hayato Watanabe Forward
- Jean Patric Forward
- Jean Patric Lima dos Reis Forward
- João Victor Andrade Caetano Defender
- Juzo Ura Midfielder
- Kaito Yamada Defender
- Kakeru Yamauchi Midfielder
- Katsuya Nagato Defender
- Kento Hamasaki Midfielder
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