Riku Handa
Japan | Defender | Gamba Osaka
Riku Handa, 24, is a footballer from Japan playing as Defender for Gamba Osaka. Handa was born in Yamagata, Japan. In the 2026/27 J1 League season Handa has 10 appearances with 0 goals and 1 assists in 682 minutes at an average rating of 6.88. Handa is ranked 18th in the AFC Champions League Two Top Assists list for 2025.
Profile
- Full name
- Riku Handa
- Age
- 24
- Born
- 1 January 2002 | Yamagata | Japan
- Nationality
- Japan
- Height
- 176
- Weight
- 63
- Position
- Defender
- Shirt number
- 3
- Current club
- Gamba Osaka
League Rankings
- AFC Champions League Two 2025 | Top Assists | Position 18 | 2 assists Visit the AFC Champions League Two hub
Season by Season Stats
| Season | Team | League | Apps | Goals | Assists | xG | Yellow | Red | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26/27 | Gamba Osaka | J1 League | 10 | 0 | 1 | — | 1 | 0 | 6.88 |
| 2025 | Gamba Osaka | AFC Champions League Two | 9 | 0 | 2 | — | 1 | 0 | 7.23 |
| 25/26 | Gamba Osaka | J1 League | 38 | 1 | 4 | — | 2 | 0 | 7.19 |
| 25/26 | Gamba Osaka | J-League Cup | 3 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 | Japan U23 | Olympics Men | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 | Japan U23 | AFC U23 Asian Cup | 22 | 1 | 1 | — | 4 | 0 | 6.77 |
| 2022 | Japan U23 | AFC U23 Asian Cup | 5 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 |
Career
Trophy Cabinet | 1 won
- AFC U23 Asian Cup 1× 2024 Asia
Runner-up finishes
- Emperor Cup 1× | 2024 | Japan
Clubs | 1
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Gamba Osaka
Jan 2023 – present
Frequently Asked Questions
What position does Riku Handa play?
Riku Handa plays as Defender.
Which team does Riku Handa play for?
Riku Handa plays for Gamba Osaka in the J1 League.
How many goals has Riku Handa scored this season?
Riku Handa has scored 0 goals in 10 appearances in the J1 League 2026/27 season.
How old is Riku Handa?
Riku Handa is 23 years old and comes from Japan.
Updated: 10 Jul 2026, 10:15 UTC