Japanese footballer
Ryotaro Meshino (食野 亮太郎, Meshino Ryōtarō, born 18 June 1998) is a Japanese professional footballer.[2] He plays for Gamba Osaka in the J1 League.[3]
Career
Gamba Osaka
Meshino signed his first senior contract with Gamba Osaka ahead of the 2017 season and was handed the number 40 jersey.[4] He didn't feature at all in 2017, but Brazilian coach Levir Culpi handed him his J1 League debut in week six of the 2018 campaign, a 1-0 home defeat by Vissel Kobe.[5] He went on to make 11 appearances in J1 League that year as well as five in the J. League cup; where he scored in the 3-2 win away to Sanfrecce Hiroshima on 9 May, and one in the Emperor's Cup.[3][6]
While still officially a member of Gamba Osaka's youth team, Meshino started playing for Gamba U-23 in J3 League in 2016. He debuted on 13 March in a game against YSCC Yokohama and in total scored one goal in 13 appearances in 2016.[2][7] After being promoted to a senior contract in 2017, he began to play more regularly; scoring three times in 20 games in 2017. 2018 saw him become more of a regular member of Gamba's J1 league squad, however, he still managed to make 15 appearances in J3; scoring five times, including a double in Gamba's season-opening win over Grulla Morioka on March 11.[8]
Manchester City
On 9 August 2019, Premier League club Manchester City signed Meshino on a three-year deal.[9]
Hearts (loan)
On 4 September 2019, a month after signing for Manchester City, Meshino was loaned to Scottish Premiership club Heart of Midlothian until the end of the season.[10]
Rio Ave (loan)
In September 2020, Meshino joined Primeira Liga club Rio Ave on a two year loan deal. He returned to Manchester City at the end of the 2020–21 season.[11]
Estoril (loan)
In July 2021, Meshino returned to Portugal, joining Primeira Liga club Estoril on loan for the season.[12]
Gamba Osaka
On 8 July 2022, Gamba Osaka announced the return of Meshino on a permanent transfer.[13]
Career statistics
First team
- As of 11 February 2023.[3]
Reserves team
- As of 2 December 2018.[3]
Club performance
|
League
|
Total
|
Club
|
Season |
League
|
Apps |
Goals
|
Apps |
Goals
|
Gamba Osaka U-23
|
2016 |
J3 |
13 |
1 |
13 |
1
|
2017 |
20 |
3 |
20 |
3
|
2018 |
15 |
5 |
15 |
5
|
2019 |
8 |
8 |
8 |
8
|
Career total
|
56 |
17 |
56 |
17
|
References
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