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Strengths
- Disciplined
- Defensive stability
- Veteran leadership
Key traits
- Right-footed specialist
- Japan international
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Ryuhei Niwa profile
- Position
- Defender
- Nationality
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Japan
- Date of birth
- 13 Jan 1986 (40 years)
- Height
- 176 cm
- Weight
- 68 kg
- Preferred foot
- Right
- Short name
- R. Niwa
Ryuhei Niwa 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 |
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About Ryuhei Niwa
Ryuhei Niwa is a 40-year-old Japan professional footballer who plays as a defender.
Born on 13 January 1986 in Japan, Ryuhei Niwa has been eligible for senior professional football since 2003. Ryuhei Niwa stands 176 cm tall and weighs 68 kg, and is right-footed.
As more Japan national team fixtures are played, Ryuhei Niwa'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 Ryuhei Niwa 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 Ryuhei Niwa
What team does Ryuhei Niwa play for?
Ryuhei Niwa's current club is not on record in our data yet. Check back as we ingest new lineups from upcoming matches.
What position does Ryuhei Niwa play?
Ryuhei Niwa plays as a defender.
How old is Ryuhei Niwa?
Ryuhei Niwa was born on 13 January 1986, making them 40 years old.
What nationality is Ryuhei Niwa?
Ryuhei Niwa represents Japan.
How tall is Ryuhei Niwa?
Ryuhei Niwa stands 176 cm tall and weighs 68 kg.
Is Ryuhei Niwa left-footed or right-footed?
Ryuhei Niwa's preferred foot is right.
Does Ryuhei Niwa play for the national team?
Ryuhei Niwa is eligible for Japan. Their next match is Netherlands vs Japan on Sunday 14 June 2026 UTC.
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