Hinata Kobayashi

Hinata Kobayashi is a talented attacking midfielder currently playing for JEF United in Japan's top-tier women's league, the WE League. At just 23 years old, she has already made a significant impact on her team, showcasing her skills as a central attacking midfielder (CAM). Despite not recording any goals or assists in her 19 appearances so far, Kobayashi's game is characterized by her relentless work ethic and strategic vision on the pitch. With 721 minutes amassed this season, she remains a vital cog in her team's midfield machinery, consistently driving play forward and disrupting the opposition's attacks with her commendable defensive instincts.

Kobayashi's noteworthy contributions extend beyond traditional goals and assists metrics. In terms of ball progression, she boasts a progressive carrying distance of 29.27 meters per 90 minutes, coupled with an impressive progressive passing distance of 152.9 meters per 90 minutes. These statistics underline her ability to create opportunities and transition the ball effectively from defense to attack. Defensively, she demonstrates a high work rate with possession-adjusted interceptions per 90 at 2.5 and challenges per 90 at 4.74, though her challenge success rate indicates an area for development. Despite this, her tactical acumen, combined with a solid rank as a playmaker, underscores her potential as a crucial asset for JEF United.