is a Japanese footballer who plays as a right back for Ventforet Kofu, on loan from Cerezo Osaka.

Career

During his time in high school, he was converted from forward to a defending role.

Riku Matsuda (footballer, born 1991)

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.

Riku Matsuda (footballer, born 1991)

He decided to leave FC Tokyo after the 2015 season. In January 2016, Matsuda signed with his hometown-club, Cerezo Osaka.

Riku Matsuda (footballer, born 1991)

On August 16 2023, Matsuda signs on loan with J2 League club, Ventforet Kofu of Yamanashi, until the end of 2023 season.

Personal life

His father is Indonesian and his mother is Japanese. His twin brother Riki is also a soccer player, and is a forward of Ehime FC in J3 League.

Club statistics

Updated to 18 July 2022.

1includes Japanese Super Cup appearances

References

External links

Profile at Cerezo Osaka

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

Men's association football defenders

Association football people from Osaka