About Ritsu Doan (Japan Football Player)
Ritsu Doan is a Japanese professional football player. He plays for Eredivisie club PSV Eindhoven and the Japan national team. His playing position is attacking midfielder or winger. Currently, he wears shirt number 25 for his current club.
He started playing football for the youth team of Gamba Osaka in 2011 and began his career at the club. Coming through the youth system, he debuted against FC Seoul on 27 May 2015 in the 2015 AFC Champions League. In June 2017, he moved to Eredivisie club FC Groningen on loan with an option to purchase on a three-year contract. After his impressive performances on a loan spell, on 1 July 2018, he permanently signed for FC Groningen. On 30 August 2019, he joined PSV Eindhoven on a five-year contract for the transfer fee of €7.50 million. On 5 September 2020, he moved on loan to Bundesliga side Arminia Bielefeld for the 2020-21 season where he made 35 appearances and scored 5 goals in all the competitions.
On the international level, Ritsu Doan has represented Japan at various age levels. He has represented Japan at U16, U19, U20, U23, and the senior level. He was part of the Japan U19 team that won the 2016 AFC U19 Championship in Bahrain. In May 2017, he was selected to Japan's national U20 team for the 2017 U20 World Cup. At this tournament, he played full-time in all four matches and scored three goals. On 30 August 2018, he received his first international call-up from the Japan national team for the 2018 Kirin Challenge Cup. He made his senior international team debut for Japan on 11 September 2018. He was part of Japan’s squad that finished as runners-up in the 2019 AFC Asian Cup.
Early Life and Family
Ritsu Doan was born on 16 June 1998. His birthplace is Amagasaki, Hyogo, Japan. He holds Japanese nationality and is of Asian descent. Likewise, as per his birth date, his zodiac sign is Gemini. Detail about his parents has been kept secret and has not been disclosed yet. Information regarding his siblings is currently unavailable. About his education, it will be updated soon.
Ritsu Doan’s Personal Life
Looking at his personal life, Ritsu Doan is unmarried. He is too young to get married. Currently, he is focusing on his professional career. He might be dating a beautiful girl at present or might be single. He has not shared any pictures of himself with any girls on his social media accounts. As of 2022, he is reportedly single and is not dating anyone. Any updates on his love life will be updated here.
Ritsu Doan’s Net Worth
Ritsu Doan is a very successful footballer and his major source of earnings is from his football career. He is a Japanese professional football player who currently plays for Eredivisie club PSV Eindhoven. His income is from contracts, salaries, bonuses, and endorsements. In August 2019, he joined PSV Eindhoven on a five-year contract for the transfer fee of €7.50 million. As of 2022, his net worth is believed to be £1.5 million where he received £452,400 as a yearly salary from his current club. In addition, his market value is around €8 million.
Ritsu Doan’s Height
Ritsu Doan stands at a height of 1.72m i.e. 5 feet and 8 inches tall. He has a bodyweight of 70kg. 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 missing at the moment. His eye color is dark brown and his hair color is black. His sexual orientation is straight.
Ritsu Doan Transfer History
- He started playing football for the youth team of Gamba Osaka in 2011.
- In June 2017, he moved to Eredivisie club FC Groningen on loan with an option to purchase on a three-year contract.
- After his impressive performances on a loan spell, on 1 July 2018, he permanently signed for FC Groningen.
- In August 2019, he joined PSV Eindhoven on a five-year contract for the transfer fee of €7.50 million.
- In September 2020, he moved on loan to Bundesliga side Arminia Bielefeld for the 2020-21 season.
Awards and Achievements
Honors
- Won the 2021-22 KNVB Cup with PSV.
- Won the 2016 AFC U19 Championship with Japan U19.
Awards
- Won the 2016 Asian Young Footballer of the Year.
- Won the 2016 AFC U19 Championship MVP.
