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- Disciplined
- Midfield engine
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- Japan international
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Shota Arai profile
- Position
- Midfielder
- Nationality
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Japan
- Date of birth
- 20 Sep 1990 (35 years)
- Height
- 175 cm
- Short name
- S. Arai
Shota Arai 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 |
Japan national team
About Shota Arai
Shota Arai is a 35-year-old Japan professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.
Born on 20 September 1990 in Japan, Shota Arai has been eligible for senior professional football since 2007. Shota Arai stands 175 cm tall.
As more Japan national team fixtures are played, Shota Arai'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 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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Japan competitions
Frequently asked questions about Shota Arai
What team does Shota Arai play for?
Shota Arai's current club is not on record in our data yet. Check back as we ingest new lineups from upcoming matches.
What position does Shota Arai play?
Shota Arai plays as a midfielder.
How old is Shota Arai?
Shota Arai was born on 20 September 1990, making them 35 years old.
What nationality is Shota Arai?
Shota Arai represents Japan.
How tall is Shota Arai?
Shota Arai stands 175 cm tall.
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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