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Strengths
- Disciplined
- Last line of defence
- Two-footed
- Veteran leadership
Key traits
- Japan international
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Rikihiro Sugiyama profile
- Position
- Goalkeeper
- Nationality
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Japan
- Date of birth
- 01 May 1987 (38 years)
- Height
- 184 cm
- Weight
- 76 kg
- Preferred foot
- Both
- Short name
- R. Sugiyama
Rikihiro Sugiyama recent team matches
| Fixture | League | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
England vs Japan
|
International Friendly | 31 Mar 2026 | 0 – 1 |
Scotland vs Japan
|
International Friendly | 28 Mar 2026 | 0 – 1 |
Japan vs Bolivia
|
Japanese Challenge Cup | 18 Nov 2025 | 3 – 0 |
|
Japan vs Ghana
|
Japanese Challenge Cup | 14 Nov 2025 | 2 – 0 |
|
Japan vs Brazil
|
Japanese Challenge Cup | 14 Oct 2025 | 3 – 2 |
Netherlands vs Japan
|
FIFA World Cup | 14 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
Tunisia vs Japan
|
FIFA World Cup | 21 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
|
Japan vs Sweden
|
FIFA World Cup | 25 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
Rikihiro Sugiyama transfer history (4 moves)
Japan national team
About Rikihiro Sugiyama
Rikihiro Sugiyama is a 38-year-old Japan professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper.
Born on 01 May 1987 in Japan, Rikihiro Sugiyama has been eligible for senior professional football since 2004. Rikihiro Sugiyama stands 184 cm tall and weighs 76 kg, and is comfortable on both feet.
As more Japan national team fixtures are played, Rikihiro Sugiyama's career stats, recent goals, and attribute radar will update automatically on this page.
Next up: Netherlands vs Japan in the FIFA World Cup on Sunday 14 June 2026 at 20:00 UTC. Most recent fixture: England 0-1 Japan in the International Friendly.
Bookmark this Rikihiro Sugiyama hub on SportScore for live match updates, fresh goal totals, attribute radar changes, and every upcoming fixture — everything updates automatically as new data lands in our live feed.
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Frequently asked questions about Rikihiro Sugiyama
What team does Rikihiro Sugiyama play for?
Rikihiro Sugiyama's current club is not on record in our data yet. Check back as we ingest new lineups from upcoming matches.
What position does Rikihiro Sugiyama play?
Rikihiro Sugiyama plays as a goalkeeper.
How old is Rikihiro Sugiyama?
Rikihiro Sugiyama was born on 01 May 1987, making them 38 years old.
What nationality is Rikihiro Sugiyama?
Rikihiro Sugiyama represents Japan.
How tall is Rikihiro Sugiyama?
Rikihiro Sugiyama stands 184 cm tall and weighs 76 kg.
Is Rikihiro Sugiyama left-footed or right-footed?
Rikihiro Sugiyama is comfortable using both feet.
Does Rikihiro Sugiyama play for the national team?
Rikihiro Sugiyama is eligible for Japan. Their next match is Netherlands vs Japan on Sunday 14 June 2026 UTC.
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