Riku Matsuda (footballer, Born 1991)
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is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a right-back for club Vissel Kobe.


Career

During his time in high school, he was converted from forward to a defending role. After four years attending the Biwako Seikei Sport College and becoming the side-captain, Matsuda signed for FC Tokyo in 2014. In 2013, he was registered from the club as Special Designated Player. He decided to leave FC Tokyo after the 2015 season. In January 2016, Matsuda signed with his hometown-club, Cerezo Osaka. On 16 August 2023, Matsuda signs on loan with
J2 League The or simply J2 is the second division of the and the second level of the Japanese association football league system. The top tier is represented by the J1 League. It (along with the rest of the J.League) is currently sponsored by Meiji Yasud ...
club, Ventforet Kofu of Yamanashi, until the end of 2023 season. On 11 January 2024, Matsuda signed to J1 club, Gamba Osaka for 2024 season. On 5 February 2025, Matsuda signed to J1 club 2024 champions, Vissel Kobe for 2025 season.


Personal life

Matsuda was born to Indonesian father and Japanese mother. His twin brother, Riki, is also a soccer player who currently plays for Kataller Toyama in
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.


Career statistics


Club

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1includes Japanese Super Cup appearances


Honours


Club

; Kansai University selection * Denso Cup Soccer: 2012 ; Cerezo Osaka * Emperor's Cup:
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* J.League Cup:
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* Japanese Super Cup:
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Individual

* Kansai Student Soccer League: 2012, 2013 * Denso Cup Challenge Soccer Best Eleven: 2012


References


External links

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Profile at Cerezo Osaka

Profile at Vissel Kobe
1991 births Living people Biwako Seikei Sport College alumni Japanese men's footballers Japanese people of Indonesian descent Sportspeople of Indonesian descent J1 League players J2 League players FC Tokyo players Cerezo Osaka players Ventforet Kofu players Gamba Osaka players Vissel Kobe players Men's association football defenders Association football people from Osaka 21st-century Japanese sportsmen {{Japan-footy-defender-1990s-stub