Riku Yamada stats
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R. Yamada
V-Varen NagasakiMidfielder
R. Yamada vs Sanfrecce
1 game playedRiku Yamada's next match is on Wednesday at 11:00 against Sanfrecce. See how Riku Yamada did in earlier matches against Sanfrecce.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2023 |
VNAvSAN
Wednesday 11:00Wed 11:00Before the next match
V-Varen Nagasaki v Sanfrecce, WednesdayWhat Sanfrecce allow left central midfielders
Position stats15 appearances at LCM against Sanfrecce in their last 20 matches; league average from the J1 League.
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Odds OutliersRiku Yamada 2026/2027 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Riku Yamada has appeared in 9 J1 League matches this season, totalling 626 minutes at an average rating of 6.54. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other J1 League midfielders.
Attacking stats
Riku Yamada has taken 6 shots with 2 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 104 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 31st percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Riku Yamada has 0 assists and 5 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 125 minutes. Riku Yamada has set up 5 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 25th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Riku Yamada has completed 308 of 356 passes at 87% accuracy . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 71st percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Riku Yamada completes 5 dribbles at a 38% success rate and wins 20 duels .
Defending stats
Riku Yamada makes 7 tackles and 2 interceptions , adding 12 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 89 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 36th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Riku Yamada has committed 9 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 9 fouls.
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly left central midfielder (8 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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V-Varen Nagasaki squad
Y. Iwasaki
28 yrs#8
T. Santana
33 yrs#9
N. Campbell
26 yrs#11
Emerson27 yrs#16R. Yamasaki34 yrs#18R. Ko23 yrs#39Jonathan27 yrs#99
H. Yamaguchi36 yrs#5
K. Yasuda21 yrs#7M. Jesus29 yrs#10
T. Nagura28 yrs#14T. Sawada35 yrs#19K. Nakamura33 yrs#20
D. Pituca34 yrs#21R. Yamada28 yrs#24T. Matsumoto24 yrs#34
M. Hasegawa27 yrs#41H. Nabeshima22 yrs#44
A. Masuyama29 yrs#88
19 yrs
26 yrsPrevious seasons
Per competition, club and country2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 6 | 116 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6.66 |
About Riku Yamada
J1 League 2026/2027 season
This season in the J1 League, Riku Yamada has featured across 9 appearances (8 starts), totalling 626 minutes. Riku Yamada has attempted 6 shots with 2 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Riku Yamada has created 5 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 5 successful dribbles from 13 attempts (38% success rate). Riku Yamada has contributed 5 key passes and 0 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Riku Yamada has registered 7 tackles (5 won), 2 interceptions, and 12 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 308 from 356 pass attempts, a 87% pass accuracy rate. Riku Yamada has won 20 of 54 total duels.
Discipline
Riku Yamada has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 9 fouls and winning 6.
About Riku Yamada
Riku Yamada is a 28-year-old midfielder playing for V-Varen Nagasaki in the J1 League, representing Japan. Riku Yamada is right-footed and wears the number 24 shirt. Born on 15 April 1998.
Most recent appearance
Riku Yamada's most recent match was away at JEF United on July 20th. V-Varen Nagasaki drew 1-1. Riku Yamada played 46 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.43.
Recent matches
- February 3rd2-0 lossatKashima Antlers(0 mins, rating 0)
- July 20th1-1 drawatJEF United(46 mins, rating 6.43)
- October 29th1-1 drawvsCerezo Osaka(58 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.08)
- September 20th2-0 winvsNagoya Grampus(86 mins, rating 7.46)
- April 17th3-1 lossatVissel Kobe(80 mins, rating 6.39)
Next fixture
Riku Yamada and V-Varen Nagasaki are next in action on July 1st against Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the J1 League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the V-Varen Nagasaki vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima match preview.
Teammates at V-Varen Nagasaki
Riku Yamada currently plays alongside Harumu Nabeshima, Hyeung-jun Noh, Jonathan, Ryogo Yamasaki, Reijin Ko, Takumi Nagura, Temmu Matsumoto, Kaito Ioka, Masaaki Goto, Emerson, Motoki Hasegawa, Kanta Doi, Keita Takahata, Hotaru Yamaguchi, Thiago Santana, Eduardo, Hijiri Onaga, Takuma Ominami, Kenshin Yasuda, Takashi Sawada, Norman Campbell, Yuto Iwasaki, Ryosuke Shindo, Matheus Jesus, Riku Yamada, Luka Radotic, Diego Pituca, Yusei Egawa, Go Hatano, Ikki Arai, Asahi Masuyama, Shunya Yoneda and Keita Nakamura at V-Varen Nagasaki.