Riku Yamada
Japan
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Riku Yamada 2026/2027 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Riku Yamada has appeared in 5 J1 League matches this season, totalling 356 minutes at an average rating of 6.57. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other J1 League midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 37 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Shots | 2 | 0.50 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.30 | 50 |
| Shot accuracy | 50.0% | n/a | 79 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 37 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 37 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Shots off target | 0 | n/a | 6 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.25 | 27 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Key passes | 1 | 0.30 | 8 |
| Chances created | 1 | 0.25 | 6 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 23 |
Riku Yamada has taken 2 shots with 1 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 178 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 10th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Riku Yamada has 0 assists and 1 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 356 minutes. Riku Yamada has set up 1 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 31st percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 200 | 50.60 | 71 |
| Accurate passes | 168 | 42.50 | 69 |
| Pass accuracy | 84.0% | n/a | 51 |
| Long balls won | 4 | 1.01 | 41 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 15 |
| Backward passes | 46 | 11.63 | 91 |
| Passes (final third) | 20 | 5.06 | 49 |
Riku Yamada has completed 168 of 200 passes at 84% accuracy . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 71st percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 0.76 | 73 |
| Dribble attempts | 6 | 1.52 | 74 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 54 |
| Duels won | 16 | 4.04 | 57 |
| Aerials won | 6 | 1.52 | 81 |
| Touches | 250 | 63.20 | 68 |
| Possession lost | 46 | 11.63 | 59 |
| Dribbled past | 2 | 0.51 | 55 |
| Fouls won | 5 | 1.26 | 73 |
| Dispossessed | 5 | 1.26 | 80 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Riku Yamada completes 3 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 16 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 5 | 1.26 | 46 |
| Tackles won | 4 | 1.01 | 61 |
| Interceptions | 1 | 0.25 | 17 |
| Clearances | 8 | 2.02 | 77 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 16 | 4.04 | 59 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 47 |
Riku Yamada makes 5 tackles and 1 interceptions , adding 8 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 71 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 46th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 3 | 0.76 | 34 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 27 |
| Foul involvements | 8 | 2.02 | 52 |
| 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 Yamada has committed 3 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly left central midfielder (4 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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26 yrsRiku Yamada previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| 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 5 appearances (4 starts), totalling 356 minutes. Riku Yamada has attempted 2 shots with 1 on target, a 50% 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 1 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 3 successful dribbles from 6 attempts (50% success rate). Riku Yamada has contributed 1 key passes and 0 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Riku Yamada has registered 5 tackles (4 won), 1 interceptions, and 8 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 168 from 200 pass attempts, a 84% pass accuracy rate. Riku Yamada has won 16 of 32 total duels.
Discipline
Riku Yamada has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 3 fouls and winning 5.
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 Gamba Osaka on May 4th. V-Varen Nagasaki drew 2-2. Riku Yamada played 66 minutes, registering 2 shots, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.76.
Recent matches
- May 4th2-2 drawvsGamba Osaka(66 mins, rating 6.76)
- May 1st0-3 lossvsFC Tokyo(70 mins, rating 6.09)
- June 27th4-2 lossatKashiwa Reysol(44 mins, rating 6.4)
- January 18th1-0 lossatFagiano Okayama(90 mins, rating 6.76)
- August 18th2-1 winvsKyoto Sanga(86 mins, rating 6.84)
Next fixture
Riku Yamada and V-Varen Nagasaki are next in action on April 17th against Vissel Kobe in the J1 League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Vissel Kobe vs V-Varen Nagasaki match preview.
Teammates at V-Varen Nagasaki
Riku Yamada currently plays alongside Kenshin Yasuda, Ryogo Yamasaki, Kanta Doi, Masahiro Sekiguchi, Takumi Nagura, Takuma Ominami, Harumu Nabeshima, Emerson, Reijin Ko, Keita Takahata, Masaaki Goto, Hyeung-jun Noh, Motoki Hasegawa, Hotaru Yamaguchi, Temmu Matsumoto, Thiago Santana, Kaito Ioka, Hijiri Onaga, Eduardo, Ryosuke Shindo, Yuto Iwasaki, Norman Campbell, Matheus Jesus, Takashi Sawada, Riku Yamada, Diego Pituca, Luka Radotic, Yusei Egawa, Go Hatano, Ikki Arai, Shunya Yoneda and Keita Nakamura at V-Varen Nagasaki.