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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.

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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

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0Assists
0Appearances
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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
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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
Sep 2025 Shakhtar Donetsk II → Shakhtar Donetsk Free
Aug 2024 Youth academy → Shakhtar Donetsk II €3.32m
◆ Sportify AI Analysis

AI Performance & Health

Generated Nov 3, 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.

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