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Riku Yamada

b. 1998

Japanese association football player

Association football player
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About Riku Yamada

Born 1998. Riku Yamada is a Japanese association football player.

is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club V-Varen Nagasaki.

Career Riku Yamada joined J1 League club Omiya Ardija in 2017. On May 31, he debuted in J.League Cup (v Júbilo Iwata).

After loan at Grulla Morioka, AC Nagano Parceiro and Ventforet Kofu for three years respectively. On 29 November 2020, Riku Yamada officially transferred to Ventforet Kofu for the 2021 season. On 16 October 2022, he brought his club winner 2022 Emperor's Cup for the first time in history after defeat Sanfrecce Hiroshima penalty 5-4. He left the club in 2022 after three years at Kofu.

On 30 November 2022, Yamada officially transferred to Nagoya Grampus for the 2023 season. He only made 13 appearances across all competitions throughout the season.

After only one season at Nagoya Grampus, Yamada transferred to J2 League club V-Varen Nagasaki for the 2024 season.

Career statistics

Club

Honours Club Ventforet Kofu Emperor's Cup: 2022

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Important facts

Born
15 April 1998, Tokyo
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Association football player
Nationality
Japan

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Riku Yamada?

Japanese association football player

When was Riku Yamada born?

Riku Yamada was born on 15 April 1998 in Tokyo.

What is Riku Yamada's occupation?

Riku Yamada is an association football player.

What nationality is Riku Yamada?

Riku Yamada is Japanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Riku Yamada

· Wikidata: Q30931108

· DBpedia: Riku Yamada

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