Riku Matsuda (footballer, born 1991)

Riku Matsuda (松田 陸) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a right back for Gamba Osaka.

Career
During his time in high school, he was converted from forward to a defending role.

After four years attending the Biwako Seikei Sport College and becoming the side-captain, Matsuda signed for FC Tokyo in 2014. In 2013, he was registered from the club as Special Designated Player.

He decided to leave FC Tokyo after the 2015 season. In January 2016, Matsuda signed with his hometown-club, Cerezo Osaka.

On August 16 2023, Matsuda signs on loan with J2 League club, Ventforet Kofu of Yamanashi, until the end of 2023 season.

Personal life
His father is Indonesian and his mother is Japanese. His twin brother Riki is also a soccer player, and is a forward of Ehime FC in J3 League.

Club statistics
Updated to 18 July 2022.

1includes Japanese Super Cup appearances