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Karim Watanabe
CB · Centre Back #16 Under Contract Professional · 1st division

Karim Watanabe

📍 Ireland · 🎂 22 yrs · 🛡️ Bayer 04 Leverkusen (Leverkusen) · 🏆 Bundesliga · 💶 €3.6M
Languages: English
0Goals
0Assists
0Appearances
0Minutes

Current club

Bayer 04 Leverkusen

Leverkusen, Germany

Bundesliga · Professional · 1st division

Transfer wishes

Clubs this player aspires to join

  • Manchester City England · Premier League · Elite
  • Al Arabi Kuwait Kuwait · Kuwait Premier League · Professional
  • Al Jazira United Arab Emirates · UAE Pro League · Professional

Player Bio

Karim Watanabe is a right-footed centre back at Bayer 04 Leverkusen (Leverkusen). Speaks English. Tracked by Sportify's AI scouting network with strong potential and clear ambitions at club level.

Ball-playingAggressive

Key attributes

Pace70
Shooting56
Passing74
Dribbling67
Defending80
Physical83

Player radar

Pace 70 Shooting 56 Passing 74 Dribbling 67 Defending 80 Physical 83

AI Profile Rating

78

Output · style · potential

Attribute breakdown

Pace70
Shooting56
Passing74
Dribbling67
Defending80
Physical83

Season output

0Goals
0Assists
0Appearances
0Minutes
Goals / 900.04
Assists / 900.00
G+A1

📈 Market value trend

Now €3.6M
€1.2M 2021 €1.8M 2022 €2.4M 2023 €3M 2024 €3.6M 2025
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Career History

  • 2024–25
    Bayer 04 Leverkusen37 apps · 1 goals
  • 2023–24
    Bayer 04 Leverkusen II31 apps · 0 goals

Market value

Full market profile
€3.6m ↑ €667k
Foot
Right
Height
186 cm
Agent
—
Contract expiry
—

Transfer history

Date Clubs Fee
Oct 2025 Bayer 04 Leverkusen II → Bayer 04 Leverkusen Free
Aug 2024 Youth academy → Bayer 04 Leverkusen II €1.44m
◆ Sportify AI Analysis

AI Performance & Health

Generated Nov 5, 2026

Full report
Performance score
74
Health status Fit

Fitness index: 92

Injury risk
17% Low

Key insights

  • Standout attributes: Defending, Physical.
  • Development areas: Shooting, Dribbling.
  • Strong fit for Centre Back role (fit score 78).
  • No injury history on file — baseline risk model applied.
  • Low injury risk profile based on available data.

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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