Yamaguchi Hotaru (Standard) - eFootball 2026
Player Overview
Yamaguchi Hotaru is a 70 overall rated DMF in eFootball 2026, currently playing for V-Varen Nagasaki in the 2026/27 MEIJI YASUDA J1 LEAGUE. Japan, age 36.
Yamaguchi Hotaru can gain up to 18 overall points (+26%) through level progression, giving it substantial growth headroom, one of the wider base-to-max gaps in the database. Playing style: Orchestrator.
Positions: DMF, CMF, AMF.
Yamaguchi Hotaru is playable across 3 positions (DMF, CMF, AMF), a highly versatile profile.
Yamaguchi Hotaru Stats
Yamaguchi Hotaru's standout current stat is Ball Control at 73. Stats below are grouped into Attacking, Physical, Defending and Characteristics categories, matching eFootball 2026's own stat breakdown.
Attacking
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Offensive Awareness | 60 |
| Ball Control | 73 |
| Dribbling | 65 |
| Tight Possession | 72 |
| Low Pass | 73 |
| Lofted Pass | 69 |
| Finishing | 62 |
| Heading | 61 |
| Place Kicking | 63 |
| Curl | 68 |
Physical
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Speed | 58 |
| Acceleration | 60 |
| Kicking Power | 70 |
| Jump | 59 |
| Physical Contact | 63 |
| Balance | 69 |
| Stamina | 73 |
Defending
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Defensive Awareness | 66 |
| Tackling | 68 |
| Defensive Engagement | 72 |
| Aggression | 63 |
Characteristics
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Weak Foot Usage | 2 |
| Weak Foot Accuracy | 1 |
| Form | 2 |
| Injury Resistance | 2 |
Yamaguchi Hotaru Stats at Max Level
Yamaguchi Hotaru's biggest gain at max level is Defensive Awareness: 66 at base rising to 82 at max level (+16). These are the same per-stat values eFootball 2026 shows once this card is fully trained, and match EFScout's own Max view: no optimizer or hypothetical build involved, just the game's own max-level data.
Attacking
| Stat | Current | At Max Level | Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offensive Awareness | 60 | 64 | +4 |
| Ball Control | 73 | 77 | +4 |
| Dribbling | 65 | 69 | +4 |
| Tight Possession | 72 | 76 | +4 |
| Low Pass | 73 | 81 | +8 |
| Lofted Pass | 69 | 77 | +8 |
| Finishing | 62 | 62 | +0 |
| Heading | 61 | 68 | +7 |
| Place Kicking | 63 | 63 | +0 |
| Curl | 68 | 68 | +0 |
Physical
| Stat | Current | At Max Level | Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed | 58 | 66 | +8 |
| Acceleration | 60 | 64 | +4 |
| Kicking Power | 70 | 78 | +8 |
| Jump | 59 | 66 | +7 |
| Physical Contact | 63 | 70 | +7 |
| Balance | 69 | 73 | +4 |
| Stamina | 73 | 81 | +8 |
Defending
| Stat | Current | At Max Level | Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defensive Awareness | 66 | 82 | +16 |
| Tackling | 68 | 84 | +16 |
| Defensive Engagement | 72 | 88 | +16 |
| Aggression | 63 | 79 | +16 |
Characteristics
| Stat | Current | At Max Level | Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weak Foot Usage | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Weak Foot Accuracy | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Form | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Injury Resistance | 2 | 2 | +0 |
Position Ratings at Max Level
DMF remains Yamaguchi Hotaru's best-rated position at max level (88); the next-best alternative is CMF (87). The ratings below show how Yamaguchi Hotaru would rate at each of the game's 13 positions once fully trained, not its current-level rating, so they can be higher than the 70 OVR shown at the top of this page.
| Position | Full Name | Max-Level Rating |
|---|---|---|
| GK | Goalkeeper | 44 |
| CB | Center Back | 85 |
| LB | Left Back | 84 |
| RB | Right Back | 84 |
| DMF (registered) | Defensive Midfielder | 88 |
| CMF (secondary) | Central Midfielder | 87 |
| LMF | Left Midfielder | 83 |
| RMF | Right Midfielder | 83 |
| AMF (secondary) | Attacking Midfielder | 83 |
| LWF | Left Wing Forward | 79 |
| RWF | Right Wing Forward | 79 |
| SS | Second Striker | 79 |
| CF | Centre Forward | 76 |
Skills (8)
Double Touch, One-touch Pass, Through Passing, Long Range Shooting, Cut Behind & Turn, Interception, Captaincy, Fighting Spirit.
None of Yamaguchi Hotaru's 8 skills are rare Highlight Skills; its value comes from base stats and regular skills alone.
All Cards of Yamaguchi Hotaru (4)
Of the 4 known Yamaguchi Hotaru cards, this one ranks #4 by max overall rating (88 vs. 96 on the strongest variant).
| Card | OVR | Max OVR | Card ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| J1 LEAGUE Selection 9 Nov '23 | 78 | 96 | 105634989119607 |
| 2023 J.LEAGUE AWARDS | 78 | 96 | 105643847489655 |
| J1 LEAGUE Selection 25 Jul '24 | 78 | 96 | 105688944646263 |
| Standard (this card) | 70 | 88 | 39031 |
Yamaguchi Hotaru is a 70 OVR DMF from Japan, playing for V-Varen Nagasaki in 2026/27 MEIJI YASUDA J1 LEAGUE. Max overall: 88. Playing style: Orchestrator. Secondary positions: CMF, AMF. Skills: Double Touch, One-touch Pass, Through Passing, and 5 more. 3 other Hotaru variations available.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yamaguchi Hotaru's max level overall rating in eFootball 2026?
Yamaguchi Hotaru reaches 88 overall at max level as DMF, up from 70 at base level. Yamaguchi Hotaru's biggest gain at max level is Defensive Awareness: 66 at base rising to 82 at max level (+16).
What is Yamaguchi Hotaru's best position at max level?
DMF remains Yamaguchi Hotaru's best-rated position at max level (88); the next-best alternative is CMF (87).
What is Yamaguchi Hotaru's best current stat in eFootball 2026?
Yamaguchi Hotaru's standout current stat is Ball Control at 73. This is the card's current-level value; see the stats table above for the same stat's value at max level.