Ryo Miyaichi is a Japanese professional football player. He currently plays for J1 League club Yokohama F. Marinos and the Japan national team. His playing position is a winger.
Ryo Miyaichi played his youth career at Sylphid FC and Chukyo University Chukyo High School. He began his professional career at Arsenal after a successful trial in 2010. He then played for Feyenoord (loan), Bolton Wanderers (loan), Wigan Athletic (loan), Twente (loan), Jong Twente (loan), and FC St. Pauli. Currently, he is playing for Yokohama F. Marinos.
On the international level, Ryo Miyaichi has represented Japan at various age levels. He has represented Japan at U15, U16, U17, U19, and the senior level. He made his senior international team debut for Japan on 23 May 2012. He was part of the Japan side that won the East Asian Football Championship in 2022. Since his debut, he has obtained only 5 caps for Japan where his career has been plagued with injuries, missing over 150 senior matches in his career.
Ryo Miyaichi Famous For
When was Ryo Miyaichi born?
Ryo Miyaichi was born on 14 December 1992. His birthplace is Okazaki, Aichi, Japan. He holds Japanese nationality and is of Asian descent. Likewise, as per his birth date, his zodiac sign is Sagittarius. He was born to his father, Tatsuya Nomoura where his mother’s name has not been disclosed yet. His father, Tatsuya Nomoura, was a basketball player who played for and later managed the Toyota Motors basketball club. He has one younger brother named Tsuyoshi Miyaichi. His brother, Tsuyoshi Miyaichi is also a Japanese footballer who plays for Iwate Grulla Morioka. He attended Elementary School and Chukyo University Chukyo High School.
Ryo Miyaichi Football Career
Ryo Miyaichi played his youth career at Sylphid FC and Chukyo University Chukyo High School.
Club Career
Arsenal
- Ryo Miyaichi began his professional career at Arsenal after a successful trial in 2010. He signed a professional contract with Arsenal on 31 January 2011.
Feyenoord (loan)
- On 31 January 2011, Ryo Miyaichi was loaned to Feyenoord until the end of the 2010-11 season. At the age of 17, he made his professional debut on 6 February 2011 in a 1-1 draw against Vitesse. On 12 February 2011, he scored his first goal for the club in a 2-1 win against Heracles Almelo. During his loan spell at Feyenoord, he made 12 appearances for the club, scoring 3 goals and providing 5 assists in all the competitions.
Arsenal Return
- As Ryo Miyaichi returned to Arsenal after his loan spell at Feyenoord, he joined up with the first team for pre-season training. He was included in the 23-man squad to tour Asia in the pre-season after impressing in training. He made his preseason debut against Malaysia All-Stars XI, he started the match before being substituted for Robin van Persie in the 66th minute.
- On 23 August 2011, Ryo Miyaichi featured in the Arsenal Reserves against Wigan Athletic Reserves and scored in the 83rd minute. He made his first team debut for the club on 20 September 2011 in a 3-1 win against League Two side Shrewsbury Town in the League Cup third round.
Bolton Wanderers (loan)
- On 31 January 2012, Ryo Miyaichi joined Bolton Wanderers on loan until the end of the 2011-12 season. He made his full-team debut for the club on 11 February 2012 in a 2-1 home defeat against Wigan Athletic. On 18 February 2012, he scored his first goal for the club in a 2-0 FA Cup win against Millwall. During his loan spell at Bolton Wanderers, he made 14 appearances for the club, scoring once and providing 2 assists in all the competitions.
Wigan Athletic (loan)
- On 13 August 2012, Ryo Miyaichi joined Wigan Athletic on a season-long loan. He made his debut for the club on 28 August 2012 in a 4-1 League Cup victory over Nottingham Forest. He then went on to make his league debut on 1 September in a 2-2 draw with Stoke City. During his loan spell at Wigan Athletic, he made 7 appearances for the club, providing 1 assist in all the competitions as Wigan Athletic went on to lift the 2013 FA Cup.
Arsenal Return
- Ryo Miyaichi made an early return to the Emirates from his loan move at Wigan due to injury. On 22 July 2013, he scored his first goal for Arsenal in a friendly against Nagoya Grampus during Arsenal’s pre-season Asia tour, scoring a penalty kick in the 26th minute. He went on to make his UEFA Champions League debut on 28 August 2013 in a 2-0 win over Fenerbahce. During his 2013-14 season, he made 5 appearances for the club in all the competitions as he was part of Arsenal’s squad that won the FA Cup that season.
FC Twente (loan)
- On 1 September 2014, Ryo Miyaichi was sent on a season-long loan to Dutch side FC Twente where he made 25 appearances for the club, scoring 3 goals and providing 1 assist in all the competitions. That season, he also played 14 Jupiler League games with Jong Twente, scoring three goals and delivering one assist. He then returned to Arsenal at the end of the season when his five-year stay at the North London club was brought to an end.
FC St. Pauli
- On 18 June 2015, Ryo Miyaichi signed a three-year contract with FC St. Pauli in the 2. Bundesliga on a free transfer. One week before the 2015-16 league campaign began, he tore a cruciate ligament in his left knee in the final warm-up game against Rayo Vallecano, an injury that meant he did not make his competitive debut until nine months later in a home game against Union Berlin in April 2016. On 15 May 2016, he scored a brace in St. Pauli’s 5-2 win over FC Kaiserslautern. In his first season, he made 5 appearances for the club, scoring 2 goals and providing 1 assist in all the competitions.
- During his 2016-17 season, Ryo Miyaichi made 20 appearances for the club, providing 1 assist in all the competitions.
- In preparations for the 2017-18 season, Ryo Miyaichi had another major setback, suffering from another cruciate ligament tear, this time to his right knee. During that season, he made only 1 appearance for FC St. Pauli II in all the competitions.
- During his 2018-19 season, Ryo Miyaichi made 29 appearances for the club, scoring 5 goals and providing 1 assist in all the competitions.
- During his 2019-20 season, Ryo Miyaichi made 30 appearances for the club, scoring once and providing 7 assists in all the competitions.
- On 27 May 2021, it was announced on the club website that Ryo Miyaichi would be leaving the club after six years. His time at FC St. Pauli was plagued by injury as Ryo Miyaichi managed to make 80 appearances for the club over six seasons.
Yokohama F. Marinos
- On 5 July 2021, after having spent his entire senior career in Europe, Ryo Miyaichi returned to his native Japan, signing for Yokohama F. Marinos in the J1 League on a free transfer. He was assigned the number 17 shirt and on 18 September 2021, he made his debut for the club in a 2-1 loss against Nagoya Grampus. He made 2 appearances for Yokohama during the 2021 campaign, struggling with injury as they ended the season J1 League runners-up to Kawasaki Frontale.
- On 16 April 2022, Ryo Miyaichi made his AFC Champions League debut in a 2-1 win against Vietnamese champions HAGL. On 18 May 2022, he scored and assisted for the club in a 3-3 draw against Urawa Red Diamonds. During his 2021-22 season, he made 21 appearances for the club, scoring 3 goals and providing 3 assists in all the competitions. That season, his performances saw him earn a re-call to the Japan national team after almost a decade since his last international appearance in 2012.
International Career
- Ryo Miyaichi has represented Japan at various age levels.
- Ryo Miyaichi has represented Japan at U15, U16, U17, U19, and the senior level.
- Ryo Miyaichi made his senior international team debut for Japan on 23 May 2012 in a 2-0 friendly win against Azerbaijan.
- Ryo Miyaichi was part of the Japan side that won the East Asian Football Championship in 2022.
- Since his debut, Ryo Miyaichi has obtained only 5 caps for Japan where his career has been plagued with injuries, missing over 150 senior matches in his career.
Is Ryo Miyaichi Single or Dating?
Looking at his personal life, Ryo Miyaichi is not married. At present, he is assumed to be single as there is no news or rumors about his dating anyone. Also, he has not given any clue about his relationship or dating life. He has not shared any pictures of himself with any girls on his social media accounts. It seems he is building his career rather than being in a love relationship. Any updates on his love life will be updated here.
How much is Ryo Miyaichi’s Net Worth?
Ryo Miyaichi is a Japanese professional football player who currently plays for J1 League club Yokohama F. Marinos. He is a very successful footballer and his major source of earnings is from his football career. His income is from contracts, salaries, bonuses, and endorsements. As of 2022, the net worth of Ryo Miyaichi is believed to be around $1 million-$5 million whereas his salary is not revealed yet. In addition, his market value is around €400 Th. Any updates on his salary will be updated here soon.
Ryo Miyaichi’s Height and Weight
Ryo Miyaichi stands at the height of 1.83m i.e. 6 feet and 0 inches tall. He has a bodyweight of 78kg. Moreover, he has an athletic body build. He has a well-maintained body but the measurements like biceps size, hip size, waist size, shoe size, etc. are currently missing. His eye color is dark brown and his hair color is black. His sexual orientation is straight. Overall, he has got a healthy body with no tattoos on his body parts.
Ryo Miyaichi Transfer History
- Ryo Miyaichi played his youth career at Sylphid FC and Chukyo University Chukyo High School.
- Ryo Miyaichi began his professional career at Arsenal after a successful trial in 2010.
- In January 2011, Ryo Miyaichi was loaned to Feyenoord until the end of the 2010-11 season.
- In January 2012, Ryo Miyaichi joined Bolton Wanderers on loan until the end of the 2011-12 season.
- In August 2012, Ryo Miyaichi joined Wigan Athletic on a season-long loan.
- In September 2014, Ryo Miyaichi was sent on a season-long loan to Dutch side FC Twente.
- In June 2015, Ryo Miyaichi signed a three-year contract with FC St. Pauli in the 2. Bundesliga on a free transfer.
- In July 2021, after having spent his entire senior career in Europe, Ryo Miyaichi returned to his native Japan, signing for Yokohama F. Marinos in the J1 League on a free transfer.
Awards and Achievements
Honors
- Won the 2013-14 FA Cup with Arsenal.
- Won the 2012-13 FA Cup with Wigan Athletic.
- Won the 2022 EAFF E-1 Football Championship with Japan.
Individual
- Bolton Wanderers Player of the Month: February 2012
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