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Yūto Nagatomo (Japan), Defender, 145 caps, 4 international goals, model: 0% to score anytime at WC 2026

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Yūto Nagatomo

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#5 Defender FC Tokyo (JPN) Japan

Yūto Nagatomo is a 40-year-old defender for FC Tokyo (JPN) and Japan. He has earned 145 caps and 4 international goals for Japan. Our model puts Japan's title chance at 1% with a 80% shot at clearing the group stage at World Cup 2026.

145 Caps
4 Goals
0 Season goals
0 Assists
6.50 Form rating
Age40Height1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)Weight150 lbsMarket value€163K
Yūto Nagatomo at World Cup 2026
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Yūto Nagatomo · the model’s read

Yūto Nagatomo brings 145 caps and 4 international goals for Japan at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, lining up as a defender. At club level they play for FC Tokyo (JPN). That record is the base the model weighs alongside current form and the strength of the group.

The model rates Nagatomo's anytime-goalscoring probability at 0% at this tournament — a long shot read. That comes from an expected 0.00 goal contributions (xG + xA) over the projected minutes. Like every probability on the site, it is a long-run likelihood, not a guarantee that a goal arrives in any one match.

Yūto Nagatomo: World Cup 2026 Form

How Yūto has rated match-by-match at World Cup 2026.

6.9
Avg rating 1 game · WC 2026
6.9
Last match vs Sweden
6.9
vs Sweden
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Yūto Nagatomo: Tournament Form vs Career Baseline

Per-90 output at World Cup 2026 (1 game) alongside the career baseline (16 matches on record), so you can read current form against the track record.

World Cup 2026 6.9
vs
Career baseline 6.4
— Shotsper 90 min 0.99
— Shots on targetper 90 min 0.33
— Key passesper 90 min 0.66
— Tacklesper 90 min 0.66
6 Interceptionsper 90 min 0.99
— Ball recoveriesper 90 min 1.97
66 Touchesper 90 min 58

At World Cup 2026, Yūto is rating 6.9 — above his 6.4 career baseline.

Yūto Nagatomo: Career History

Club career, most recent first.

Marseille
2020 - 2021
Galatasaray
2018 - 2020
Inter
2011 - 2018
Cesena
2010 - 2011
FC Tokyo
2007 - 2011

Honours

The major titles and individual awards, grouped by competition.

4 TOTAL HONOURS
BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENTS
2× Turkish Super Lig 2017-2018, 2018-2019
1× AFC Asian Cup 2011
1× Italian Coppa Italia 2010-2011
HONOURS SNAPSHOT
1 League Titles
1 Cup Competitions
1 International
0 Individual Awards
League Titles 1
  • 2× Turkish Super Lig
    2017-20182018-2019
Cup Competitions 1
  • 1× Italian Coppa Italia
    2010-2011
International 1
  • 1× AFC Asian Cup
    2011

Yūto Nagatomo: Quick Facts

#5Shirt number
40Age
1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)Height
150 lbsWeight
Saijo, Ehime, JapanBirthplace
FC Tokyo (JPN)Club

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Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Yūto Nagatomo play?
Yūto Nagatomo plays as a Defender for FC Tokyo (JPN). At World Cup 2026 they represent Japan.
How many caps does Yūto Nagatomo have?
Yūto Nagatomo has 145 international caps for Japan, with 4 international goals.
What trophies has Yūto Nagatomo won?
Yūto Nagatomo has won 4 career honours. Notable titles include Turkish Super Lig (x2), AFC Asian Cup (x1), Italian Coppa Italia (x1).
What is Japan's chance of winning World Cup 2026?
Our model puts Japan at 1% to win World Cup 2026 and 80% to advance from the group stage.
Which group is Japan in at World Cup 2026?
Japan are in Group F at World Cup 2026, facing Netherlands, Tunisia, Sweden.
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