Riku Matsuda joins Gamba Osaka

Cerezo Osaka announce that defender Riku Matsuda, who played on loan at Ventforet Kofu in the 2023 season, leaves Cerezo Osaka to join Gamba Osaka on a permanent basis.

Comments

"To the fans and supporters of Cerezo Osaka, thank you for your enthusiastic support over the past eight years. Being promoted to J1 and winning two titles, the Levain Cup and the Emperor's Cup, with Cerezo Osaka has been a valuable experience and treasure for me. I would like to thank everyone for their support. I will continue to support Cerezo Osaka's success in the future."

Profile

Date of Birth
July 24, 1991

Place of Birth
Osaka

Height / Weight
171cm / 69kg

Position
Defender

Career
Osaka Central FC Junior
Osaka Central FC Jr Youth
Rissho University Shonan High School
Biwako Seikei Sports College
FC Tokyo (as a JFA and J. League special designated player)
FC Tokyo
Cerezo Osaka
Ventforet Kofu (loan)

Player Data (Total)
J1: 216 games / 6 goals
J2: 54 games / 2 goals
League Cup: 39 games / 0 goal
Emperor's Cup: 14 games / 0 goal
ACL: 9 games / 0 goal
FUJI XEROX SUPER CUP: 1 game / 0 goal
J1 Promotion Playoff: 2 games / 0 goal