Rikito Inoue
Japan
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Rikito Inoue 2026/2027 season stats
As a left center back, Rikito Inoue has appeared in 5 J1 League matches this season, totalling 450 minutes at an average rating of 7.30. 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 | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Shots | 2 | 0.40 | 44 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 24 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 39 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 39 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.20 | 38 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.20 | 63 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Key passes | 2 | 0.40 | 44 |
| Chances created | 2 | 0.40 | 43 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 31 |
Rikito Inoue has taken 2 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 225 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 44th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Rikito Inoue has 0 assists and 2 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 225 minutes. Rikito Inoue has set up 2 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 40th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 285 | 57.00 | 80 |
| Accurate passes | 240 | 48.00 | 78 |
| Pass accuracy | 84.0% | n/a | 69 |
| Long balls won | 27 | 5.40 | 99 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Backward passes | 27 | 5.40 | 57 |
| Passes (final third) | 47 | 9.40 | 87 |
Rikito Inoue has completed 240 of 285 passes at 84% accuracy . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 80th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 17 |
| Dribble attempts | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 17 |
| Duels won | 24 | 4.80 | 63 |
| Aerials won | 12 | 2.40 | 67 |
| Touches | 358 | 71.60 | 70 |
| Possession lost | 50 | 10.00 | 36 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 6 |
| Fouls won | 2 | 0.40 | 28 |
| Dispossessed | 0 | n/a | 14 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Rikito Inoue completes 0 dribbles and wins 24 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 10 | 2.00 | 81 |
| Tackles won | 6 | 1.20 | 80 |
| Interceptions | 6 | 1.20 | 64 |
| Clearances | 32 | 6.40 | 78 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 23 | 4.60 | 78 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.20 | 85 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 48 |
Rikito Inoue makes 10 tackles and 6 interceptions , adding 32 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 45 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 81st percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 0 | n/a | 3 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 32 |
| Foul involvements | 2 | 0.40 | 5 |
| 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 |
Rikito Inoue has committed 0 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly left center back (5 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Rikito Inoue previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 11 | 800 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 6.31 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 16 | 1,345 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 6.67 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 28 | 2,290 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 46 | 6.98 |
| 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 5 appearances (5 starts), totalling 450 minutes. Rikito Inoue has attempted 2 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 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 10 tackles (6 won), 6 interceptions, and 32 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 240 from 285 pass attempts, a 84% pass accuracy rate. Rikito Inoue has won 24 of 37 total duels.
Discipline
Rikito Inoue has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 0 fouls and winning 2.
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 away at Kashiwa Reysol on May 4th. Cerezo Osaka won 2-0. Rikito Inoue played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 4 tackles with a match rating of 7.18.
Recent matches
- May 4th2-0 winvsKashiwa Reysol(90 mins, rating 7.18)
- May 22nd1-0 lossatVissel Kobe(90 mins, rating 6.82)
- March 23rd1-0 winvsShimizu S-Pulse(90 mins, rating 8.1)
- January 21st3-0 lossatAvispa Fukuoka(90 mins, rating 6.88)
- November 22nd2-1 winvsFagiano Okayama(90 mins, rating 7.53)
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 S. Uejo, Koki Nagasoe, Yota Komi, Ayumu Ohata, Kosei Okazawa, Koto Abe, G. Kambayashi, Kosuke Nakamura, H. Okuda, Javi Hernández, Yumeki Yokoyama, Rikito Inoue, Jackson Irvine, Lucas Fernandes, S. Hatanaka, Teppei Shiojiri, S. Tanaka, R. Sakata, Pablo Sabbag, Solomon Sakuragawa, Thiago Andrade, Travis Takahashi, K. Noborizato, T. Nakamura, M. Shibayama, S. Kagawa, Dion Cools, Ken Isibor and C. Ezemuokwe at Cerezo Osaka.