Ryo Watanabe

is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a forward for Júbilo Iwata.

Career

On 10 January 2019, Watanabe was announced at Azul Claro Numazu from the 2019 season. Whilst at Azul Claro Numazu, he worked as a hotel receptionist and at a car dealership, but after transferring to Fujieda, he was able to focus solely on football. Watanabe made his league debut against Cerezo Osaka U-23 on 10 March 2019. He scored his first league goal against Kataller Toyama on 11 July 2020, scoring in the 89th minute.

On 13 July 2022, Watanabe was announced at Fujieda MYFC. He made his league debut against Tegevajaro Miyazaki on 17 July 2022. Watanabe scored his first league goal against FC Gifu on 14 September 2022, scoring a penalty in the 65th minute.

On 23 July 2023, Watanabe was announced at Cerezo Osaka. He made his league debut against FC Tokyo on 6 August 2023. Watanabe scored his first league goal against Kawasaki Frontale on 2 September 2023, scoring a penalty in the 90th+2nd minute.

On 29 July 2024, Watanabe was announced at Júbilo Iwata on a six month loan deal. He made his league debut against Albirex Niigata on 7 August 2024. Watanabe scored his first league goal against Kashiwa Reysol on 14 September 2024, scoring in the 5th minute.

On 5 January 2025, Watanabe was announced at Júbilo Iwata on a permanent transfer.

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