Riku Handa
Japan
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Riku 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.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.00 | 33 |
| Goal involvements | 5 | 0.13 | 69 |
| Shots | 20 | 0.50 | 38 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 0.20 | 60 |
| Shot accuracy | 30.0% | n/a | 57 |
| Shot conversion | 5.0% | n/a | 58 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.17 | n/a | 58 |
| Big chances missed | 4 | 0.11 | 79 |
| Shots off target | 12 | 0.32 | 55 |
| Shots blocked | 4 | 0.11 | 24 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.03 | 74 |
| Assists | 4 | 0.10 | 75 |
| Key passes | 30 | 0.80 | 72 |
| Chances created | 29 | 0.76 | 71 |
| Big chances created | 5 | 0.13 | 65 |
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
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1757 | 46.30 | 57 |
| Accurate passes | 1413 | 37.30 | 58 |
| Pass accuracy | 80.0% | n/a | 49 |
| Long balls won | 52 | 1.37 | 28 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 11 | 0.29 | 56 |
| Backward passes | 270 | 7.12 | 77 |
| Passes (final third) | 181 | 4.77 | 27 |
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
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 12 | 0.32 | 49 |
| Dribble attempts | 21 | 0.55 | 45 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 64 |
| Duels won | 203 | 5.35 | 67 |
| Aerials won | 88 | 2.32 | 60 |
| Touches | 2615 | 69.00 | 67 |
| Possession lost | 479 | 12.63 | 51 |
| Dribbled past | 23 | 0.61 | 62 |
| Fouls won | 14 | 0.37 | 14 |
| Dispossessed | 17 | 0.45 | 54 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Riku Handa completes 12 dribbles at a 57% success rate and wins 203 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 92 | 2.43 | 90 |
| Tackles won | 54 | 1.42 | 88 |
| Interceptions | 54 | 1.42 | 82 |
| Clearances | 157 | 4.14 | 49 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 167 | 4.41 | 86 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 2 | 0.05 | 77 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 40 |
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
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 26 | 0.69 | 30 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.05 | 28 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Fouls per card | 13.00 | n/a | 89 |
| Foul involvements | 40 | 1.06 | 14 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
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
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Riku Handa previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Champions League Two | 10 | 916 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 35 | 7.20 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 24 | 1,887 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 38 | 7.11 |
| 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 away at 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 March 7th against JEF United in the J1 League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the JEF United vs Gamba Osaka match preview.
Teammates at Gamba Osaka
Riku Handa currently plays alongside Tokuma Suzuki, Shinnosuke Nakatani, Yoshiki Fujimoto, Ryotaro Meshino, Rin Mito, Haruki Ozawa, Yuya Yokoi, Issam Jebali, Jun Ichimori, Takeru Kishimoto, Aolin Zhang, Arata Okamoto, Yuki Yoshihara, Eli Adams, Rui Araki, Shogo Sasaki, Deniz Hümmet, Taiki Tono, Ginjiro Ikegaya, Asahi Uenaka, Welton, Shinya Nakano, Riku Handa, Takashi Usami, Masaaki Higashiguchi, Ryo Hatsuse, Daichi Hayashi, Kanji Okunuki, Naru Nakatsumi, Ryoya Yamashita, Shota Fukuoka, Shu Kurata, Genta Miura, Shuto Abe and Juanpe Jiménez at Gamba Osaka.