Yui Narumiya

Yui Narumiya is a dynamic central attacking midfielder (CAM) for INAC Kobe Leonessa in Japan's WE League. At the age of 29, she has established herself as a key player for the club, showcasing her skills over 22 games during the season. With a playing time totaling 1924 minutes, Narumiya has demonstrated her ability to maintain a consistent presence on the field, contributing significantly to her team’s performance. She averages 0.25 goals per game, aligning well with her attacking role, although she has recorded no assists this season. Despite not logging shots per game, her expected goals (xG) of 0.2 per match reflect her potential threat around the penalty area.

Narumiya’s strengths extend beyond goal scoring. As a box-to-box midfielder, she excels in progressing the ball up the pitch, with an average progressive carrying distance of 60.04 meters per game and a progressive passing distance of 189.55 meters. Her defensive contributions are notable, with 6.03 possession-adjusted interceptions and 5.7 challenges per game. While her challenge success rate stands at 0%, her involvement in disrupting the opposition’s plays is crucial in maintaining team structure and pressure. With a playmaker rank of 4.5, she remains a valuable asset to her team’s midfield, reflecting a blend of creative and defensive qualities that support both the offensive and defensive phases of play.