Players

Shota Arai

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Shota Arai headshot
Japan flagJapanGoalkeeper

shield Rakuten Vissel Kobe

Market Value

€75k

Peak Value

€450k

FC 26 Overall

Career Apps

Shota Arai is a 37-year-old goalkeeper at Rakuten Vissel Kobe and a current market value of €75k.

Born
Nov 1, 1988
Birthplace
Chichibu, Saitama, Japan
Height
185 cm
Foot
Right
Contract Expires
Jan 2026
Agent
UNIO

Career Record & Market Value

24 Transfermarkt valuation snapshots on file, spanning 2011-04-07 to 2025-12-15. Peak valuation: €450k. Current market value: €75k. Contract expired Jan 2026.

Market Value Trend

2020-04-082025-12-15

€350k€75k

Transfer Timeline

Date From To Fee Market Value
2024-01-08 JEF Utd. Chiba Vissel Kobe €150k
2020-01-04 Kawasaki Front. JEF Utd. Chiba €400k
2013-01-10 Tokyo Verdy Kawasaki Front. €25k
2011-02-01 Kokushikan Univ Tokyo Verdy
2007-04-01 Shochi HS Kokushikan Univ

Position & Physical Profile

Shota Arai lines up as a Goalkeeper. Across the Transfermarkt dataset, 110 Japanese players currently fill this role at senior level.

Height Profile

185 cm

Shota Arai is 2 cm below the median height (187 cm) among Japanese goalkeepers, and ranks #42 tallest of 110.

Valuation Cohort

#43

Shota Arai values at €75k, placing him in the 37th percentile of 68 Japanese goalkeepers with a recorded valuation.

Age Curve

37 yrs

Cohort median age: 26. 101 Japanese goalkeepers on the books are younger than Shota Arai.

Preferred Foot

Right

Registered with Transfermarkt as a right-footed goalkeeper.

Club & Competition Context

Rakuten Vissel Kobe crest

Rakuten Vissel Kobe

j1-league · Japan

Japan flag

Shota Arai plays at Rakuten Vissel Kobe in the j1-league (Japan).

Club Profile: Rakuten Vissel Kobe

Stadium NOEVIR Stadium Kobe (30,132 seats)
Squad Size 43
Squad Average Age 26.6 yrs
Foreigners in Squad 5 (11.6%)
Net Transfer Record +-0

Competition: j1-league

Type domestic_league
Sub-type first_tier
Confederation asien
Total Clubs 20

Japanese Teammates (37)

FAQ

How old is Shota Arai and where does he play?

Shota Arai is 37 years old, playing as a goalkeeper for Rakuten Vissel Kobe.

What is Shota Arai worth on the transfer market?

Transfermarkt currently values Shota Arai at €75k. Highest recorded valuation: €450k.

When does Shota Arai's contract expire?

Shota Arai is contracted to Rakuten Vissel Kobe through January 2026.