RYO MIYAICHI

BIOGRAPHY

Ryo Miyaichi born December 14, 1992 in Okazaki, Aichi is a Japanese footballer who plays for Feyenoord, on loan from Arsenal.

Miyaichi's father Tatsuya was a baseball player who played for and later managed the Toyota Motors baseball club. Miyaichi started playing football in his elementary school years at Sylphid FC in Nagoya. He entered Chukyodai Chukyo High School and played for the school football club. In the 2010 season, the team advanced to the All Japan High School Soccer Tournament but were defeated in the first round. He has been clocked running 100 metres in 10.84 seconds.

Ryo first trained with Arsenal in the summer of 2010, where he impressed on a trial. On January 31, 2011, he joined the club, and signed a professional contract. Arsène Wenger said: "We’re delighted that Ryo Miyaichi has joined us. He trialled with us in the summer and has raw ability which has attracted many clubs around the world".

Just after he signed for Arsenal, it was announced that he was set to join Feyenoord on loan. On February 5, he played his first game for Feyenoord, against Vitesse. He played the full 90 minutes, and the game ended 1-1.Miyaichi played against Heracles Almelo and scored the opening goal and created the second for Feyenoord.

The Dutch media has recently given him the nickname "Ryodinho" after comparisons to
Ronaldinho
PLAYER DETAILS

Name: Ryo Miyaichi
Date of birth: 14 December 1992
Place of birth: Okazaki, Aichi, Japan
Height: 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)
Playing position: Winger

Club information
Current club: Feyenoord (On loan from Arsenal)

Youth career
2008–2011 Chukyodai Chuyko High School

Senior career
2011– Arsenal 0 (0)
2011– → Feyenoord (loan) 8 (1)

National team
2007–2009 Japan U-17 10 (4)
2010– Japan U-20 9 (1)

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