V-varen Nagasaki lineup @ Shimizu S-pulse

V-varen Nagasaki's expected lineup at Shimizu S-pulse, Wed 7 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 3 matches): Goto (3); Shindo (3), Egawa (3), Arai (2); Yamaguchi (3), Yamada (3), Onaga (3), Hasegawa (3), Yoneda (2), Jesus (2); Santana (3). No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the Cerezo Osaka match on 19 Sep.

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V-varen Nagasaki predicted lineup vs Shimizu S-pulse

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V-varen Nagasaki's expected lineup away at Shimizu S-pulse in the Emperor Cup is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-2-1, across 3 official matches: Goto in goal, a back three of Shindo, Egawa and Arai, and Santana leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.

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  • Most-used shape: 3-4-2-1 in 3 of the last 3 matches.
  • Sets up with a back three in 100% of matches.
  • Based on starts across 3 official matches this season.

Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for V-varen Nagasaki, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

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3-4-2-1most-used · 3 of last 3
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Sets up with a back three in 100% of matches.

Most Common V-varen Nagasaki Starting XI

Based on 3 official matches this season

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.

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LAST 6 MONTHS · 10 MOVES
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  • YYasudafrom Oita TrinitaTransferJUL '26
  • DDoifrom FC TokyoLoanJUN '26
  • OOminamifrom OH LeuvenTransferJUN '26
  • SShiraifrom Vanraure HachinoheLoan returnJUN '26
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  • DDelgadoto Kagoshima UnitedFree agentAUG '26
  • KKushibikito ImabariTransferJUN '26
  • SSasakito Fukushima UnitedLoanJUN '26
  • NNanamureto Kochi UnitedTransferJUN '26
  • TTeruyamato Tochigi CityLoanJUN '26
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V-varen Nagasaki

What is V-varen Nagasaki's expected lineup?
V-varen Nagasaki's expected lineup away at Shimizu S-pulse in the Emperor Cup is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-2-1, across 3 official matches: Goto in goal, a back three of Shindo, Egawa and Arai, and Santana leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (3-4-2-1): Goto, Shindo, Egawa, Arai, Yamaguchi, Yamada, Onaga, Hasegawa, Yoneda, Jesus, Santana.
Who started V-varen Nagasaki's last match?
V-varen Nagasaki's starting XI on 19 Sept 2026 in the Japan J1 League (3-4-2-1): M. Goto, R. Shindo, I. Arai, Y. Egawa, S. Yoneda, H. Yamaguchi, R. Yamada, H. Onaga, Matheus Jesus, M. Hasegawa, Thiago Santana.
What was V-varen Nagasaki's last result?
V-varen Nagasaki drew with Cerezo Osaka 1–1 on 19 Sept 2026.
When did V-varen Nagasaki last win?
V-varen Nagasaki last won on 12 Sept 2026, beating Nagoya Grampus 2–0.
Who takes penalties for V-varen Nagasaki?
R. Yamasaki has taken the most penalties for V-varen Nagasaki this season, scoring 1 of 1.
Who has made the most starts for V-varen Nagasaki this season?
H. Yamaguchi leads with 3 starts for V-varen Nagasaki across all competitions this season.
What formation does V-varen Nagasaki use most often?
V-varen Nagasaki have used a 3-4-2-1 in 3 of their 3 matches this season.
Which V-varen Nagasaki goalkeeper has started the most this season?
M. Goto has made the most starts as goalkeeper for V-varen Nagasaki this season, starting 3 matches.
Which V-varen Nagasaki defender has started the most this season?
R. Shindo has made the most starts as defender for V-varen Nagasaki this season, starting 3 matches.
Which V-varen Nagasaki midfielder has started the most this season?
H. Yamaguchi has made the most starts as midfielder for V-varen Nagasaki this season, starting 3 matches.
Which V-varen Nagasaki forward has started the most this season?
Thiago has made the most starts as forward for V-varen Nagasaki this season, starting 3 matches.
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