AFC U23 Asian Cup
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2024
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Rihito Yamamoto is a midfielder from Japan who plays for SC Freiburg, wearing shirt number 6. This season he has scored 5 goals and provided 6 assists in 38 appearances. Born in 2001, he stands 1.79 m tall.
Player information
Known as
R. Yamamoto
Position
Midfielder
Team
SC Freiburg
Nationality
Japan
Date of birth
12 December 2001
Age
24 years
Height
1.79 m
Weight
73 kg
Sex
Male
Shirt number
6
Season statistics
38
Matches
5
Goals
6
Assists
6
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Recent matches · last 3
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Trophy cabinet · 1 won
Clubs and national teams · 3
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Japan U22 National team -
Japan U21 National team
The career of Rihito Yamamoto so far
Rihito Yamamoto's career began at Gamba Osaka. He moved to Sint-Truiden in 2023 and then to SC Freiburg in 2026 for €8m, among 4 recorded transfers in total. He has won 1 trophy, including AFC U23 Asian Cup. He currently plays for SC Freiburg, with 5 goals in 38 appearances this season.
Career history · 4 transfers
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2026
Sint-Truiden SC Freiburg
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2024
Gamba Osaka Sint-Truiden
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2024
Sint-Truiden Gamba Osaka
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2023
Gamba Osaka Sint-Truiden
Frequently asked questions about Rihito Yamamoto
What team does Rihito Yamamoto play for?
Rihito Yamamoto plays for SC Freiburg.
What position does Rihito Yamamoto play?
Rihito Yamamoto plays as a midfielder.
How old is Rihito Yamamoto?
Rihito Yamamoto is 24 years old, born on 12 December 2001.
How tall is Rihito Yamamoto?
Rihito Yamamoto is 1.79 m (5′10″) tall.
How many goals has Rihito Yamamoto scored this season?
Rihito Yamamoto has scored 5 goals in 38 appearances this season.
Where is Rihito Yamamoto from?
Rihito Yamamoto is from Japan.
Which teams has Rihito Yamamoto played for?
Rihito Yamamoto has played for Gamba Osaka, Sint-Truiden and SC Freiburg.
What shirt number does Rihito Yamamoto wear?
Rihito Yamamoto wears shirt number 6 for SC Freiburg.
When did Rihito Yamamoto join SC Freiburg?
Rihito Yamamoto joined SC Freiburg from Sint-Truiden on 1 July 2026 for a fee of €8m.