Riku Handa stats
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R. Handa
Gamba OsakaDefender
R. Handa vs Avispa Fukuoka
4 games playedRiku Handa's next match is tomorrow at 11:00 against Avispa Fukuoka. See how Riku Handa did in earlier matches against Avispa Fukuoka.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
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AFUvGAM
Tomorrow 11:00Wed 11:00Before the next match
Avispa Fukuoka v Gamba Osaka, TomorrowWhat Avispa Fukuoka allow right backs
Position stats10 appearances at RB against Avispa Fukuoka in their last 20 matches; league average from the J1 League.
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Odds OutliersRiku Handa 2025 season stats
As a right back, Riku Handa has appeared in 38 J1 League matches this season, totalling 3,412 minutes at an average rating of 7.07. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other J1 League defenders.
Attacking stats
Riku Handa has taken 20 shots with 6 on target (30% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 171 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 38th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Riku Handa has 4 assists and 30 key passes , creating 5 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 118 minutes. Riku Handa has set up 34 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is strong, ranking in the 75th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Riku Handa has completed 1413 of 1757 passes at 80% accuracy , plus 11 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 57th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Riku Handa completes 12 dribbles at a 57% success rate and wins 203 duels .
Defending stats
Riku Handa makes 92 tackles and 54 interceptions , adding 157 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 37 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 90th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Riku Handa has committed 26 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 13 fouls.
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly right back (35 appearances), also at right center back (2) and right wing back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Gamba Osaka squad
T. Usami
34 yrs#7
R. Meshino28 yrs#8
D. Hayashi29 yrs#9
I. Jebali
34 yrs#11
A. Uenaka24 yrs#14
R. Yamashita29 yrs#17E. Adams
24 yrs#20D. Hümmet
30 yrs#23T. Ogashiwa28 yrs#24T. Tono19 yrs#35N. Nakatsumi18 yrs#37K. Sumi24 yrs#39
Y. Toshida27 yrs#41
K. Okunuki27 yrs#44Welton
29 yrs#97
S. Kurata37 yrs#10
S. Abe28 yrs#13T. Suzuki29 yrs#16R. Mito24 yrs#27Y. Yoshihara22 yrs#32Y. Fujimoto17 yrs#48A. Okamoto16 yrs#60
J. Jiménez
30 yrs#78
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Champions League Two | 10 | 916 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 35 | 7.20 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 24 | 1,887 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 38 | 7.11 |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 23 | 1,935 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 57 | 6.98 |
About Riku Handa
J1 League 2025 season
This season in the J1 League, Riku Handa has scored 1 goal and 4 assists across 38 appearances (38 starts), totalling 3412 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Riku Handa has attempted 20 shots with 6 on target, a 30% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Riku Handa has created 29 chances including 5 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 12 successful dribbles from 21 attempts (57% success rate). Riku Handa has contributed 30 key passes and 42 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Riku Handa has registered 92 tackles (54 won), 54 interceptions, and 157 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 1413 from 1757 pass attempts, a 80% pass accuracy rate. Riku Handa has won 203 of 339 total duels.
Discipline
Riku Handa has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 26 fouls and winning 14.
About Riku Handa
Riku Handa is a 24-year-old defender playing for Gamba Osaka in the J1 League, representing Japan. Riku Handa is right-footed and wears the number 3 shirt. Born on 1 January 2002.
Most recent appearance
Riku Handa's most recent match was at home against True Bangkok United on November 13th. Gamba Osaka lost 0-1. Riku Handa played 90 minutes, registering 1 key pass, 5 tackles with a match rating of 7.44.
Recent matches
- November 13th0-1 lossvsTrue Bangkok United(90 mins, rating 7.44)
- June 18th1-2 winatRatchaburi Mitrphol FC(120 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.89)
- January 15th1-1 drawvsRatchaburi Mitrphol FC(90 mins, rating 7.63)
- June 13th2-1 winvsPohang Steelers(90 mins, rating 7.01)
- April 13th1-1 drawatPohang Steelers(90 mins, rating 7.47)
Next fixture
Riku Handa and Gamba Osaka are next in action on July 1st against Avispa Fukuoka in the J1 League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Avispa Fukuoka vs Gamba Osaka match preview.
Teammates at Gamba Osaka
Riku Handa currently plays alongside Rin Mito, Arata Okamoto, Koshiro Sumi, Shogo Sasaki, Haruki Ozawa, Jun Ichimori, Yuya Yokoi, Yoshiki Fujimoto, Aolin Zhang, Taiki Tono, Takeru Kishimoto, Yuki Yoshihara, Deniz Hümmet, Ryotaro Meshino, Takashi Usami, Riku Handa, Shinya Nakano, Ginjiro Ikegaya, Soya Fujiwara, Ryo Hatsuse, Daichi Hayashi, Eli Adams, Masaaki Higashiguchi, Yusei Toshida, Kanji Okunuki, Asahi Uenaka, Issam Jebali, Naru Nakatsumi, Tokuma Suzuki, Rui Araki, Welton, Shinnosuke Nakatani, Ryoya Yamashita, Shota Fukuoka, Tsuyoshi Ogashiwa, Shuto Abe, Shu Kurata, Genta Miura and Juanpe Jiménez at Gamba Osaka.