Data correct as of 27 May 2026
Rihito Yamamoto
Age: 24 (born 12 December 2001)
Club: Freiburg
Position: Defensive midfielder
Country: Japan (18 U23 caps)
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The native of Sagamihara, in Kanagawa prefecture, initially developed in the Japanese capital at Tokyo Verdy, and made over 90 appearances in the J2 League before a switch to the J1 League with Gamba Osaka in 2022.
A move to Europe and Sint-Truiden in Belgium's Jupiler Pro League followed - initially on a loan basis in 2023/24 and then on a permanent deal. Yamamoto made 38 appearances and provided five goals plus six assists as Sint-Truiden took a sensational third-placed finish in 2025/26.
