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Overview
Strengths
- Disciplined
- Midfield engine
Key traits
- Right-footed specialist
- Japan international
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Shuga Arai profile
- Position
- Midfielder
- Nationality
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Japan
- Date of birth
- 29 Oct 1999 (26 years)
- Height
- 171 cm
- Weight
- 68 kg
- Preferred foot
- Right
Shuga Arai recent team matches
| Fixture | League | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
Brazil vs Japan
|
FIFA World Cup | 29 Jun 2026 | 2 – 1 |
Japan vs Sweden
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FIFA World Cup | 25 Jun 2026 | 1 – 1 |
Tunisia vs Japan
|
FIFA World Cup | 21 Jun 2026 | 0 – 4 |
Netherlands vs Japan
|
FIFA World Cup | 14 Jun 2026 | 2 – 2 |
|
Japan vs Iceland
|
International Friendly | 31 May 2026 | 1 – 0 |
|
Japan vs Uruguay
|
International Friendly | 24 Sep 2026 | Upcoming |
|
Japan vs Venezuela
|
International Friendly | 28 Sep 2026 | Upcoming |
|
Japan vs Ecuador
|
Japanese Kirin Cup | 01 Oct 2026 | Upcoming |
|
Japan vs Brazil
|
International Friendly | 14 Nov 2026 | Upcoming |
|
Japan vs Paraguay
|
International Friendly | 17 Nov 2026 | Upcoming |
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About Shuga Arai
Shuga Arai is a 26-year-old Japan professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.
Born on 29 October 1999 in Japan, Shuga Arai has been eligible for senior professional football since 2016. Shuga Arai stands 171 cm tall and weighs 68 kg, and is right-footed.
As more Japan national team fixtures are played, Shuga Arai's career stats, recent goals, and attribute radar will update automatically on this page.
Next up: Japan vs Uruguay in the International Friendly on Thursday 24 September 2026 at 10:05 UTC. Most recent fixture: Brazil 2-1 Japan in the FIFA World Cup.
Bookmark this Shuga Arai hub on SportScore for live match updates, fresh goal totals, attribute radar changes, and every upcoming fixture — everything updates automatically as new data lands in our live feed.
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Frequently asked questions about Shuga Arai
What team does Shuga Arai play for?
Shuga Arai's current club is not on record in our data yet. Check back as we ingest new lineups from upcoming matches.
What position does Shuga Arai play?
Shuga Arai plays as a midfielder.
How old is Shuga Arai?
Shuga Arai was born on 29 October 1999, making them 26 years old.
What nationality is Shuga Arai?
Shuga Arai represents Japan.
How tall is Shuga Arai?
Shuga Arai stands 171 cm tall and weighs 68 kg.
Is Shuga Arai left-footed or right-footed?
Shuga Arai's preferred foot is right.
Does Shuga Arai play for the national team?
Shuga Arai is eligible for Japan. Their next match is Japan vs Uruguay on Thursday 24 September 2026 UTC.
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