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Ethan Watanabe
CM · Central Midfielder #30 Under Contract Professional · 1st division

Ethan Watanabe

📍 Switzerland · 🎂 16 yrs · 🛡️ Urawa Red Diamonds (Saitama) · 🏆 J1 League · 💶 €9.6M
Languages: German English
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0Appearances
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Current club

Urawa Red Diamonds

Saitama, Japan

J1 League · Professional · 1st division

Transfer wishes

Clubs this player aspires to join

  • SSC Napoli Italy · Serie A · Professional
  • Sporting CP Portugal · Primeira Liga · Professional
  • Shakhtar Donetsk Ukraine · Premier League · Professional

Player Bio

Ethan Watanabe is a right-footed central midfielder at Urawa Red Diamonds (Saitama). Speaks German, English. Tracked by Sportify's AI scouting network with strong potential and clear ambitions at club level.

Tempo-setterLong passing

Key attributes

Pace86
Shooting84
Passing94
Dribbling91
Defending82
Physical89

Player radar

Pace 86 Shooting 84 Passing 94 Dribbling 91 Defending 82 Physical 89

AI Profile Rating

90

Output · style · potential

Attribute breakdown

Pace86
Shooting84
Passing94
Dribbling91
Defending82
Physical89

Season output

0Goals
0Assists
0Appearances
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Goals / 900.45
Assists / 900.28
G+A13

📈 Market value trend

Now €9.6M
€3.3M 2021 €4.8M 2022 €6.1M 2023 €7.6M 2024 €9.6M 2025
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Career History

  • 2024–25
    Urawa Red Diamonds21 apps · 8 goals
  • 2023–24
    Urawa Red Diamonds II15 apps · 5 goals

Market value

Full market profile
€9.6m ↑ €1.78m
Foot
Right
Height
178 cm
Agent
—
Contract expiry
—

Transfer history

Date Clubs Fee
Aug 2025 Urawa Red Diamonds II → Urawa Red Diamonds Free
Jul 2024 Youth academy → Urawa Red Diamonds II €3.84m
◆ Sportify AI Analysis

AI Performance & Health

Generated Sep 20, 2026

Full report
Performance score
89
Health status Fit

Fitness index: 96

Injury risk
27% Moderate

Key insights

  • Standout attributes: Pace, Shooting.
  • Strong fit for Central Midfielder role (fit score 90).
  • Performance metrics exceed Central Midfielder average by 7 points overall.
  • No injury history on file — baseline risk model applied.
  • Moderate risk — standard monitoring recommended.

Sportify AI Analysis provides data-driven estimates for scouting and performance insight only. It is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult qualified medical professionals for health decisions.

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