Riki Matsuda (松田 力, Matsuda Riki, born July 24, 1991) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a forward for J2 League club Kataller Toyama.

Career

Oita Trinita

Matsuda made his official debut for Oita Trinita in the J. League Division 1 on 22 May 2013 against Sagan Tosu in Best Amenity Stadium in Tosu, Japan. He played the full match in where his team lost 2-3.[1] He scored his first league goal against Yokohama F. Marinos on 6 July 2013, scoring in the 31st minute.[2]

Nagoya Grampus

On 1 November 2013, Matsuda was announced at Nagoya Grampus for the 2014 season.[3] He made his league debut against Shimizu S-Pulse on 1 March 2014.[4] Matsuda scored his first league goal against Vissel Kobe on 23 March 2014, scoring in the 87th minute.[5] On 12 January 2016, it was announced that he would return to Nagoya Grampus from his loan spell.[6]

Loan to JEF United Chiba

Matsuda made his league debut against Cerezo Osaka on 8 August 2015.[7] He scored his first league goal against V-Varen Nagasaki on 15 August 2015, scoring in the 32nd minute.[8]

Avispa Fukuoka

On 20 December 2016, Matsuda was announced at Avispa Fukuoka.[9] He made his league debut against Oita Trinita on 26 February 2017.[10] Matsuda scored his first league goals against Zweigen Kanazawa on 21 May 2017, scoring in the 73rd and 87th minute.[11]

Ventforet Kofu

Matsuda made his league debut against Machida Zelvia on 23 February 2020.[12] He scored his first league goal against Mito HollyHock on 29 July 2020, scoring in the 28th minute.[13]

Cerezo Osaka

On 5 January 2021, Matsuda was announced at Cerezo Osaka.[14] He made his league debut against Kawasaki Frontale on 3 March 2021.[15] Matsuda scored his first league goal against Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo on 8 September 2021, scoring in the 51st minute.[16] On 6 January 2022, it was announced that his contract would not be renewed for the 2022 season.[17]

Ehime FC

On 20 January 2022, Riki Matsuda joined J3 relegated club Ehime FC for the upcoming 2022 season.[18] He made his league debut against Kataller Toyama on 13 March 2022.[19] Matsuda scored his first league goal against Matsumoto Yamaga on 18 June 2022, scoring in the 27th minute.[20]

In 2023, Matsuda's jersey was changed to number 10. He scored double-digit goals for the first time in his career. On 11 November 2023, Riki Matsuda scored a goal in 49th minute and won 1-0 against rivals FC Imabari.[21] Ehime became J3 League champions in 2023 and gained promotion to the J2 League from 2024.[22]

Matsuda won the 2023 J3 League Player of the Year award.[23]

Kataller Toyama

On 25 December 2024, Matsuda was announce official transfer to J2 promoted club, Kataller Toyama from 2025 season.[24]

Personal life

Matsuda was born to Indonesian father and Japanese mother. His twin brother, Riku, is also a soccer player who currently plays for Vissel Kobe of the J1 League.[25]

Career statistics

Club

As of the start for 2025 season.[26][27]
Club performance League Emperor's Cup League Cup Total
Season Club League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
2013 Oita Trinita J. League Div. 1 9 4 – 1 0 10 4
2014 Nagoya Grampus 31 1 4 3 6 1 41 5
2015 11 1 – 4 1 15 2
JEF United Chiba J2 League 15 4 2 1 – 17 5
2016 Nagoya Grampus J1 League 14 1 0 0 0 0 14 1
2017 Avispa Fukuoka J2 League 31 4 2 0 – 33 4
2018 37 6 1 0 38 6
2019 36 8 1 0 37 8
2020 Ventforet Kofu 36 4 – 36 4
2021 Cerezo Osaka J1 League 20 1 1 0 4 1 25 2
2022 Ehime FC J3 League 29 8 – 29 8
2023 34 13 34 13
2024 J2 League 32 3 32 3
2025 Kataller Toyama 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
Career total 337 58 11 4 15 3 363 65

Honours

Kansai Student Selection

  • Denso Cup Soccer: 2012

Ehime FC

Individual

  • Kansai Student Soccer League Division 1 Rookie of the Year: 2010
  • Kansai Student Soccer League Division 1 Outstanding Player Award : 2012, 2013
  • Top scorer in the Kansai Student Soccer League Division 1: 2012
  • Denso Cup Challenge Soccer Best XI: 2012
  • J3 League Best XI: 2023
  • J3 League MVP Award: 2023

References

  1. ^ "SAGAN TOSU VS. OITA TRINITA 2 - 3". Soccerway. Retrieved 22 June 2015.
  2. ^ "Yokohama F.Marinos vs Oita Trinita - 6 July 2013". int.soccerway.com.
  3. ^ "大卒実績No.1ストライカー、FW松田力は名古屋入団が内定…今季大分で4得点". web.gekisaka.jp (in Japanese). November 2013.
  4. ^ "Nagoya Grampus vs Shimizu S-Pulse - 1 March 2014". int.soccerway.com.
  5. ^ "Nagoya Grampus vs Vissel Kobe - 23 March 2014". int.soccerway.com.
  6. ^ "Riki Matsuda returns to Nagoya Grampus". nagoya-grampus.jp.
  7. ^ "Cerezo Osaka vs JEF United - 8 August 2015". int.soccerway.com.
  8. ^ "JEF United vs V-Varen Nagasaki - 15 August 2015". int.soccerway.com.
  9. ^ "松田 力 選手 名古屋グランパスより完全移籍加入のお知らせ". www.avispa.co.jp (in Japanese).
  10. ^ "Avispa Fukuoka vs Oita Trinita - 26 February 2017". int.soccerway.com.
  11. ^ "Zweigen Kanazawa vs Avispa Fukuoka - 21 May 2017". int.soccerway.com.
  12. ^ "Machida Zelvia vs Ventforet Kofu - 23 February 2020". int.soccerway.com.
  13. ^ "Mito Hollyhock vs Ventforet Kofu - 29 July 2020". int.soccerway.com.
  14. ^ "松田 力選手 完全移籍加入のお知らせ". www.cerezo.jp (in Japanese). 5 January 2021.
  15. ^ "Kawasaki Frontale vs Cerezo Osaka - 3 March 2021". int.soccerway.com.
  16. ^ "Consadole Sapporo vs Cerezo Osaka - 8 September 2021". int.soccerway.com.
  17. ^ "松田 力選手 契約満了のお知らせ". www.cerezo.jp (in Japanese). 6 January 2022.
  18. ^ セレッソ大阪 松田 力 選手 完全移籍にて加入のお知らせ愛媛FC 2022年1月20日
  19. ^ "Ehime vs Kataller Toyama - 13 March 2022". int.soccerway.com.
  20. ^ "Ehime vs Matsumoto Yamaga - 18 June 2022". int.soccerway.com.
  21. ^ "愛媛vs今治の試合結果・データ（明治安田生命Ｊ３リーグ第35節：2023年11月11日）". Retrieved 11 November 2023.
  22. ^ "Ehime FC capture J3 League title". www.jleague.co. 11 November 2023.
  23. ^ "Ｊ３受賞選手：2023Ｊ３リーグアウォーズ：Ｊリーグ.jp". Ｊリーグ.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved 10 December 2023.
  24. ^ "松田 力選手 愛媛FCより完全移籍加入のお知らせ". カターレ富山公式ウェブサイト (in Japanese). 25 December 2024. Retrieved 25 December 2024.
  25. ^ "吉本興業が、名古屋グランパス松田力選手とマネジメント契約！". news.yoshimoto.co.jp (in Japanese).
  26. ^ Nippon Sports Kikaku Publishing inc./日本スポーツ企画出版社, "J1&J2&J3選手名鑑ハンディ版 2018 (NSK MOOK)", 7 February 2018, Japan, ISBN 978-4905411529 (p. 168 out of 289)
  27. ^ Nippon Sports Kikaku Publishing inc./日本スポーツ企画出版社, "2017 J1&J2&J3選手名鑑 (NSK MOOK)", 8 February 2017, Japan, ISBN 978-4905411420 (p. 165 out of 289)
Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riki_Matsuda
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