Rion Ichihara
Japan U20/D/
JapanPlayer Info
Rion Ichihara is a highly-rated 20-year-old Japanese defender currently playing for Eredivisie side AZ Alkmaar, with a market value estimated at €550,000. Born on July 7, 2005, Ichihara possesses an ideal physical profile for a center-back, standing 187 cm tall and weighing 81 kg. His career took a significant step forward with his move to the Netherlands, where he is developing within AZ's renowned academy system, known for producing top talent. At AZ, he is learning the European style of play, focusing on building out from the back and defensive positioning. As a key prospect for Japan's future, Ichihara's main honors are still ahead of him, but his inclusion at a club like AZ signals his high potential. His style is that of a modern defender: strong in the tackle, comfortable on the ball, and a leader in the making.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2026/01/30
RB Omiya Ardija
AZ AlkmaarSigned
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
More
Statistics
Japan U20
FIFA U20 World Cup2025
Matches
Games Played
4
Games Started
4
Minutes Per Game
345
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
2
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
5
Accurate Passes Per Game
166
Key Passes Per Game
0
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
20
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
0
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
2
Interceptions Per Game
1
Clearances Per Game
22
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
0
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
5
Be Fouled Per Game
4