Profile
Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Sanfrecce Hiroshima.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 35 | 3 | 0 | 2085 | 7.09 |
 AFC Champions League Elite | 5 | 0 | 1 | 266 | 7.1 |
Scout report
S. Higashi is a 26-year-old defensive midfielder at Sanfrecce Hiroshima, rated 48.8 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 51st of 377 on scout potential in the J1 League. In his prime years, he has been a regular starter this season (61% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2.98 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Higashi.
Judged on this season alone, Higashi graded 27 — a solid campaign that ranks top 37% of the 49 defensive midfielders in the J1 League, on 3 goals, 0 assists and 2.978 defensive actions per 90.
Year-on-year, that's a drop on last season (Season 43 → 27). Over the 6 seasons on record his form has trended upward, peaking in 2024/25.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 49, top 19% of the 49 defensive midfielders in the J1 League. At 26 Higashi is in his prime years, and a market index of 13.4 reflects that trajectory.
Below his 2024/25 peak but holding a solid level — the platform for a return is there.
Output in context · Sanfrecce Hiroshima finished 4th of 20 · an upper-table side
2.98 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 9 clean sheets across 35 appearances. Behind an upper-table side (4th of 20) the side controls more games, so the defensive load is lighter — the value sits as much in composure and ball progression as in raw volume. Going forward he chipped in 3 goals and 0 assists — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Availability. On the pitch for 61% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
Watch points
- Few red flags. No obvious weaknesses in the current-season profile — consistency is the next test.
Outlook
With a Rating of 48.8, Higashi carries the 9th-highest potential of the defensive midfielders in the J1 League (top 19%). Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (2.98 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). In the prime window — at or near peak market value, so the next two seasons are the ones to cash in or build around.
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
Transfer news
No transfer news found for this player.
