Shota Arai (footballer, born 1988)

Shota Arai (新井 章太) is a Japanese footballer who currently plays for club Vissel Kobe.

Playing career
Shota Arai joined the J2 League club Tokyo Verdy in 2011. He moved to the J1 League club Kawasaki Frontale in 2013. In 2020, he joined JEF United Chiba.

In January 2024, Arai joined J1 League champions Vissel Kobe.

Career statistics
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Club

 * J1 League (2) : 2017, 2018
 * J.League Cup (1) : 2019
 * Japanese Super Cup (2) : 2019, 2024

Individual

 * J. League Cup MVP (1) : 2019