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    NaotoArai

    Sanfrecce Hiroshima
    • Sanfrecce HiroshimaSanfreece
    • #5
    • DefenderD
    • HT/WT
      1.73 m, 73 kg
    • Birthdate
      7/10/1996 (30)
    • Nationality
      Japan
    • HT/WT
      1.73 m, 73 kg
    • Birthdate
      7/10/1996 (30)
    • Nationality
      Japan

    2026-27 Japanese J1 League Stats

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      11 (3)
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      1
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      16
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