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    Sanfrecce Hiroshima

    NaotoArai

    Sanfrecce Hiroshima
    • Sanfrecce Hiroshima
    • #13
    • Defender
    • HT/WT
      5' 8", 161 lbs
    • Birthdate
      10/7/1996 (29)
    • Nationality
      Japan

    2026 Japanese J1 League Stats

    • START (SUB)
      13 (3)
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      1
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      1
    • TOT
      26
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