Riku Yamada

Riku Yamada (山田 陸) 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.

Club
Ventforet Kofu
 * Emperor's Cup: 2022