LIVE
BBC Sport This was an England we haven't seen for years - and it was fun BBC Sport From one to 48 - every World Cup team ranked after one game BBC Sport Fans boo, players adapt - the view on World Cup hydration breaks BBC Sport 'Chip on shoulder' may help Bellingham to best form BBC Sport Drone brought down near South Korea training base BBC Sport Ghana score late winner to break Panama hearts BBC Sport What are the patches on some shirts at the World Cup? The Guardian Colombia squeeze past dogged Uzbekistan to open World Cup campaign with victory The Guardian Ghana grab vital World Cup victory over Panama after Caleb Yirenkyi’s last-gasp goal The Guardian From frustration to party time: Mexico ready for lift-off after steady start The Guardian Mo Touré’s parents on the struggles that paved way for a Socceroos career: ‘It was life or death’ Sky Sports Colombia vs Uzbekistan: All the big moments & rate players BBC Sport This was an England we haven't seen for years - and it was fun BBC Sport From one to 48 - every World Cup team ranked after one game BBC Sport Fans boo, players adapt - the view on World Cup hydration breaks BBC Sport 'Chip on shoulder' may help Bellingham to best form BBC Sport Drone brought down near South Korea training base BBC Sport Ghana score late winner to break Panama hearts BBC Sport What are the patches on some shirts at the World Cup? The Guardian Colombia squeeze past dogged Uzbekistan to open World Cup campaign with victory The Guardian Ghana grab vital World Cup victory over Panama after Caleb Yirenkyi’s last-gasp goal The Guardian From frustration to party time: Mexico ready for lift-off after steady start The Guardian Mo Touré’s parents on the struggles that paved way for a Socceroos career: ‘It was life or death’ Sky Sports Colombia vs Uzbekistan: All the big moments & rate players
BBC Sport The Guardian Sky Sports ESPN FC
⚽ Scores
Hiro Watanabe cover
Hiro Watanabe
LW · Left Winger #24 Under Contract Professional · 1st division

Hiro Watanabe

📍 Ukraine · 🎂 17 yrs · 🛡️ Shakhtar Donetsk (Donetsk) · 🏆 Premier League · 💶 €8.3m
Languages: Ukrainian English
0Goals
0Assists
0Appearances
0Minutes

Current club

Shakhtar Donetsk

Donetsk, Ukraine

Premier League · Professional · 1st division

Transfer wishes

Clubs this player aspires to join

  • SC Corinthians Brazil · Brasileirão · Professional
  • AFC Ajax Netherlands · Eredivisie · Professional
  • Tottenham Hotspur England · Premier League · Professional

Player Bio

Hiro Watanabe is a right-footed left winger at Shakhtar Donetsk (Donetsk). Speaks Ukrainian, English. Tracked by Sportify's AI scouting network with strong potential and clear ambitions at club level.

1v1Direct

Key attributes

Pace92
Shooting82
Passing82
Dribbling91
Defending60
Physical81

Player radar

Pace 92 Shooting 82 Passing 82 Dribbling 91 Defending 60 Physical 81

AI Profile Rating

86

Output · style · potential

Attribute breakdown

Pace92
Shooting82
Passing82
Dribbling91
Defending60
Physical81

Season output

0Goals
0Assists
0Appearances
0Minutes
Goals / 900.70
Assists / 900.70
G+A30

📈 Market value trend

Now €8.3M
€2.8M 2021 €4.1M 2022 €5.9M 2023 €6.9M 2024 €8.3M 2025
Hiro Watanabe showreel
Full Showreel · Hiro Watanabe

More reels coming soon.

Action gallery

Career History

  • 2024–25
    Shakhtar Donetsk25 apps · 15 goals
  • 2023–24
    Shakhtar Donetsk II19 apps · 12 goals

Market value

Full market profile
€8.3m ↑ €1.54m
Foot
Right
Height
174 cm
Agent
Contract expiry

Transfer history

Date Clubs Fee
May 2025 Shakhtar Donetsk II → Shakhtar Donetsk Free
Apr 2024 Youth academy → Shakhtar Donetsk II €3.32m
◆ Sportify AI Analysis

AI Performance & Health

Generated Jun 18, 2026

Performance score
88
Health status Fit

Fitness index: 96

Injury risk
27% Moderate

Key insights

  • Standout attributes: Pace, Dribbling.
  • Development areas: Defending.
  • Strong fit for Left Winger role (fit score 88).
  • Performance metrics exceed Left Winger average by 6 points overall.
  • No injury history on file — baseline risk model applied.

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.

Similar players