Riku Matsuda

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 16 August 2023, Matsuda signs on loan with J2 League club, Ventforet Kofu of Yamanashi, until the end of 2023 season. On 11 January 2024, Matsuda signed to J1 club, Gamba Osaka for 2024 season. On 5 February 2025, Matsuda signed to J1 club 2024 champions, Vissel Kobe for 2025 season. On 10 August 2026, Matsuda signed for Phnom Penh Crown.

Club

As of the start for 2025 season.

1includes Japanese Super Cup appearances

After graduating from Maebashi Ikuei High School, with whom he won the All Japan High School Soccer Tournament, Matsuda signed for Gamba Osaka ahead of the 2018 J1 League season. He debuted for Gamba's Under-23 side in week 2 of the 2018 J3 League, coming on as a 58th-minute substitute for Yuto Mori in a 4-1 defeat away to Kagoshima United. Matsuda played a total of 24 games, including 23 starts, in his first season of senior football to help Gamba U-23 finish 6th in the final standings. He didn't feature in any of Gamba's top team's matches but was named on the substitutes bench twice, once in the J.League and once in the J.League Cup.

Last update: 2 December 2018

Matsuda was born to Indonesian father and Japanese mother. His twin brother, Riki, is also a soccer player who currently plays for Kataller Toyama in J2 League.

Club

Kansai University selection Denso Cup Soccer: 2012 Cerezo Osaka Emperor's Cup: 2017 J.League Cup: 2017 Japanese Super Cup: 2018

Individual

Kansai Student Soccer League: 2012, 2013 Denso Cup Challenge Soccer Best Eleven: 2012