Rikito Inoue stats
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Match-by-match stats
R. Inoue
Cerezo OsakaDefender
R. Inoue vs Nagoya Grampus
5 games played, 1 more on the benchRikito Inoue's next match is on Wednesday at 11:00 against Nagoya Grampus. See how Rikito Inoue did in earlier matches against Nagoya Grampus.
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NAGRvCER
Wednesday 11:00Wed 11:00Before the next match
Nagoya Grampus v Cerezo Osaka, WednesdayWhat Nagoya Grampus allow left centre backs
Position stats20 appearances at LCB against Nagoya Grampus in their last 20 matches; league average from the J1 League.
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Odds OutliersRikito Inoue 2026/2027 season stats
As a left center back, Rikito Inoue has appeared in 10 J1 League matches this season, totalling 900 minutes at an average rating of 7.05. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other J1 League defenders.
Attacking stats
Rikito Inoue has taken 4 shots with 1 on target (25% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 225 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.1 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 29th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Rikito Inoue has 0 assists and 2 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 450 minutes. Rikito Inoue has set up 2 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 35th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Rikito Inoue has completed 487 of 570 passes at 85% accuracy . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 81st percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Rikito Inoue completes 0 dribbles and wins 49 duels .
Defending stats
Rikito Inoue makes 21 tackles and 13 interceptions , adding 51 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 43 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 88th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Rikito Inoue has committed 1 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly left center back (9 appearances), also at center back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Cerezo Osaka squad
S. Sakuragawa
25 yrs#9
T. Andrade
25 yrs#11
R. Sakata22 yrs#17
P. Sabbag
29 yrs#19T. Shiojiri18 yrs#42K. Nagasoe17 yrs#45
M. Shibayama24 yrs#48
S. Uejo29 yrs#7
S. Kagawa37 yrs#8S. Tanaka29 yrs#10Y. Yokoyama21 yrs#14K. Okazawa22 yrs#28
J. Irvine
33 yrs#36
Y. Komi24 yrs#41L. Fernandes32 yrs#77
28 yrs
30 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 11 | 800 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 6.31 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 16 | 1,345 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 6.67 |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 28 | 2,290 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 46 | 6.98 |
2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 28 | 2,006 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 30 | 5.99 |
About Rikito Inoue
J1 League 2026/2027 season
This season in the J1 League, Rikito Inoue has featured across 10 appearances (10 starts), totalling 900 minutes. Rikito Inoue has attempted 4 shots with 1 on target, a 25% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.09 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Rikito Inoue has created 2 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. Rikito Inoue has contributed 2 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Rikito Inoue has registered 21 tackles (13 won), 13 interceptions, and 51 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 487 from 570 pass attempts, a 85% pass accuracy rate. Rikito Inoue has won 49 of 67 total duels.
Discipline
Rikito Inoue has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 1 fouls and winning 6.
About Rikito Inoue
Rikito Inoue is a 29-year-old defender playing for Cerezo Osaka in the J1 League, representing Japan. Rikito Inoue is right-footed and wears the number 4 shirt. Born on 9 March 1997.
Most recent appearance
Rikito Inoue's most recent match was at home against Kawasaki Frontale on February 3rd. Cerezo Osaka lost 2-4. Rikito Inoue played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.49.
Recent matches
- February 3rd2-4 lossvsKawasaki Frontale(90 mins, rating 6.49)
- October 24th0-0 drawvsYokohama F. Marinos(90 mins, rating 7.69)
- October 29th1-1 drawatV-Varen Nagasaki(90 mins, rating 7.04)
- September 20th6-1 lossatSanfrecce Hiroshima(90 mins, rating 5.85)
- April 17th0-0 drawvsTokyo Verdy(90 mins, rating 6.94)
Next fixture
Rikito Inoue and Cerezo Osaka are next in action on September 8th against Melbourne City in the AFC Champions League Elite. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Cerezo Osaka vs Melbourne City match preview.
Teammates at Cerezo Osaka
Rikito Inoue currently plays alongside Kosei Okazawa, G. Kambayashi, S. Uejo, Hinata Kawai, Kosuke Nakamura, Ayumu Ohata, H. Okuda, Pablo Sabbag, Yota Komi, Rikito Inoue, Koto Abe, R. Sakata, Lucas Fernandes, Yumeki Yokoyama, S. Tanaka, Koki Nagasoe, Javi Hernández, Solomon Sakuragawa, Thiago Andrade, S. Hatanaka, Teppei Shiojiri, Jackson Irvine, K. Noborizato, Travis Takahashi, T. Nakamura, M. Shibayama, S. Kagawa, Dion Cools, Ken Isibor and C. Ezemuokwe at Cerezo Osaka.