Rihito Yamamoto
#20

Rihito Yamamoto

Defensive Midfield
Japan
24 yrs
179 cm
73 kg
left foot

Mercato XI valuation · €18.3M · July 2026

SC Freiburg

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Rihito Yamamoto

Rihito Yamamoto

Midfielder·SC Freiburg
5G · 6A

Performance Summary

Season snapshot

Season Rating

7.2/10
Appearances38
Minutes3,291

Goals / 90

0.14

Assists / 90

0.16

Key Passes

62

Pass Acc.

82.8%

Dribble %

41%

Tackles

78

Season
2025/2026How we count

Goals

5

Assists

6

Key Passes

62

Rating

7.19

Detailed stats

Player Statistics

Goals

5

Assists

6

Shots

51

Shots on Target

17

Shot Accuracy

33%

Big Chances Created

9

Big Chances Missed

6

Transfer History

Career moves for Rihito Yamamoto

Total fees: €8.0M
Jul 1, 2026
Transfer
Sint-Truiden
SC Freiburg
€8.0M
Unknown date
squad-sync
SC Freiburg
Sint-Truiden

About Rihito Yamamoto

Rihito Yamamoto is a 24-year-old Japanese defensive midfield at SC Freiburg, where he wears the number 20 shirt. Standing at 179cm and left-footed, he plays in the Pro League.

Across 38 appearances and 3,291 minutes in the 2025/26 season, Rihito Yamamoto has scored 5 goals and provided 6 assists — a rate of 0.30 goal contributions per 90 minutes.

As of July 2026, Mercato XI values Rihito Yamamoto at €18.3M, a figure that has remained broadly steady in recent months. Playing regularly in the Pro League, a defined role at SC Freiburg, and being at a productive age for a midfielder all support a positive outlook on his value. Read the methodology to learn more about how we estimate player value.

Frequently asked questions

What position does Rihito Yamamoto play?+

Rihito Yamamoto plays as a defensive midfield for SC Freiburg, and is 24 years old.

How many goals has Rihito Yamamoto scored in the 2025/26 season?+

In the 2025/26 season, Rihito Yamamoto has scored 5 goals and provided 6 assists in 38 appearances in the Pro League.

How is Rihito Yamamoto's 2026 market value calculated?+

Mercato XI estimates Rihito Yamamoto's market value with an AI model that weighs his on-pitch performance, age, and the strength of the Pro League. The valuation is recalculated every month.