Market value
—
Centre-Back Defender
Career snapshot
4
clubs played for
03/04
debut season
0.03
goals / match
Yokohama F. Marinos
top club · 198 apps
Career highs
€350k
peak value · 2009
—
top transfer fee
3
best season · 2007
—
int'l / penalties
403Appearances
14Goals
5Assists
75Yellow cards
2Red cards
141Full matches (90′)
| Full name | Ryuji Kawai |
|---|---|
| Name in home country | 河合 竜二 |
| Date of birth | 1978-07-14 (47 yrs) |
| Place of birth | Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan |
| Citizenship |  Japan |
| Position | Defender - Centre-Back (main: Defender) |
| Foot | right |
| Height | 183.00 m |
| Current club | Retired |
| Joined | 2019-01-01 |
| Contract expires | — |
Jan 2019
Transfer: H. C. Sapporo → Retired
18/19 · Transfer
Oct 2018
Injury: unknown
3 games missed
Aug 2018
Injury: unknown
6 games missed
Nov 2017
Injury: unknown
25 games missed
Jul 2017
2017 — Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo
25 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2016
2016 — Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo
17 matches · 0 G · 1 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2015
2015 — Consadole Sapporo
31 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2014
2014 — Consadole Sapporo
32 matches · 1 G · 0 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2013
2013 — Consadole Sapporo
22 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 2 competitions
Apr 2013
Injury: unknown
9 games missed
Jul 2012
Injury: unknown
5 games missed
Jul 2012
2012 — Consadole Sapporo
27 matches · 0 G · 2 A · across 3 competitions
Jul 2011
2011 — Consadole Sapporo
37 matches · 1 G · 1 A · across 1 competition
Jan 2011
Transfer: Yokohama F. M. → C'dole Sapporo
10/11 · Transfer
Jul 2010
2010 — Yokohama F. Marinos
18 matches · 1 G · 0 A · across 3 competitions
Jul 2009
2009 — Yokohama F. Marinos
16 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 3 competitions
Jul 2008
2008 — Yokohama F. Marinos
28 matches · 3 G · 0 A · across 3 competitions
Jul 2007
2007 — Yokohama F. Marinos
42 matches · 3 G · 1 A · across 3 competitions
Jul 2006
2006 — Yokohama F. Marinos
37 matches · 1 G · 0 A · across 3 competitions
Jul 2005
2005 — Yokohama F. Marinos
24 matches · 1 G · 0 A · across 3 competitions
Jul 2004
2004 — Yokohama F. Marinos
15 matches · 1 G · 0 A · across 5 competitions
Jul 2003
03/04 — Yokohama F. Marinos
1 matches · 1 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Jul 2003
2003 — Yokohama F. Marinos
17 matches · 1 G · 0 A · across 4 competitions
Jan 2003
Transfer: Urawa Reds → Yokohama F. M.
02/03 · Transfer
Jul 2002
2002 — Urawa Red Diamonds
0 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Jul 2001
2001 — Urawa Red Diamonds
1 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2000
2000 — Urawa Red Diamonds
13 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Jul 1999
1999 — Urawa Red Diamonds
0 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Jul 1997
1997 — Urawa Red Diamonds
0 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Jan 1997
Transfer: Unknown → Urawa Reds
96/97 · Transfer
Jan 1970
Peak market value: €350k
Highest valuation recorded in dataset
Minutes played by club
Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo
0.0%
Consadole Sapporo
46.1%
Yokohama F. Marinos
53.9%
Urawa Red Diamonds
0.0%
| Club | Seasons | First | Last | Matches | Goals | Assists | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | 2 | 2016 | 2017 | 42 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Consadole Sapporo | 5 | 2011 | 2015 | 149 | 2 | 3 | 5,846 |
| Yokohama F. Marinos | 9 | 03/04 | 2010 | 198 | 12 | 1 | 6,837 |
| Urawa Red Diamonds | 5 | 1997 | 2002 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career trajectory — goals, assists & market value
Goals by season
Assists by season
| Season | Competition | Club | Matches | Goals | Assists | YC | RC | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | J. League Cup | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | J1 League | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | 20 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | Emperor's Cup | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | J2 League | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | Emperor's Cup | Consadole Sapporo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | J2 League | Consadole Sapporo | 30 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | Emperor's Cup | Consadole Sapporo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | J.League Div.2 | Consadole Sapporo | 31 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2,520 |
| 2013 | Emperor's Cup | Consadole Sapporo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | J.League Div.2 | Consadole Sapporo | 21 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | Emperor's Cup | Consadole Sapporo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | J. League Cup | Consadole Sapporo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | J.League Div.1 | Consadole Sapporo | 25 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | J.League Div.2 | Consadole Sapporo | 37 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3,326 |
| 2010 | Emperor's Cup | Yokohama F. Marinos | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | J. League Cup | Yokohama F. Marinos | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | J.League Div.1 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 14 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 784 |
| 2009 | Emperor's Cup | Yokohama F. Marinos | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | J. League Cup | Yokohama F. Marinos | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | J.League Div.1 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 11 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | Emperor's Cup | Yokohama F. Marinos | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | J. League Cup | Yokohama F. Marinos | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | J.League Div.1 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 20 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 553 |
| 2007 | Emperor's Cup | Yokohama F. Marinos | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | J. League Cup | Yokohama F. Marinos | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | J.League Div.1 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 33 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 981 |
| 2006 | Emperor's Cup | Yokohama F. Marinos | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | J. League Cup | Yokohama F. Marinos | 9 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | J.League Div.1 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 25 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 2,084 |
| 2005 | J. League Cup | Yokohama F. Marinos | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | J.League Div.1 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 22 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 1,835 |
| 2005 | Jap. Super Cup | Yokohama F. Marinos | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | Emperor's Cup | Yokohama F. Marinos | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | J. League Cup | Yokohama F. Marinos | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | J1 - 1st Stage | Yokohama F. Marinos | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | J1 - 2nd Stage | Yokohama F. Marinos | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | Suntory Cup | Yokohama F. Marinos | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 210 |
| 2003 | Emperor's Cup | Yokohama F. Marinos | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 300 |
| 2003 | J. League Cup | Yokohama F. Marinos | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | J1 - 1st Stage | Yokohama F. Marinos | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | J1 - 2nd Stage | Yokohama F. Marinos | 11 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | J. League Cup | Urawa Red Diamonds | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | Emperor's Cup | Urawa Red Diamonds | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | J1 - 2nd Stage | Urawa Red Diamonds | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | J.League Div.2 | Urawa Red Diamonds | 13 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | J1 - 2nd Stage | Urawa Red Diamonds | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | J1 - 1st Stage | Urawa Red Diamonds | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 03/04 | AFC Champions League | Yokohama F. Marinos | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| Season | Date | From | To | Type | Market value | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96/97 | 1997-01-01 | Unknown | Urawa Reds | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 02/03 | 2003-01-01 | Urawa Reds | Yokohama F. M. | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 10/11 | 2011-01-01 | Yokohama F. M. | C'dole Sapporo | Transfer | 300000 | — |
| 18/19 | 2019-01-01 | H. C. Sapporo | Retired | Transfer | 0 | — |
| Season | Injury | From | To | Days missed | Games missed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/13 | Inner ligament injury | 2012-07-09 | 2012-08-20 | 43 | 5 |
| 12/13 | Hamstring strain | 2013-04-15 | 2013-06-03 | 50 | 9 |
| 17/18 | Broken fibula | 2017-11-18 | 2018-06-21 | 216 | 25 |
| 18/19 | Hamstring strain | 2018-08-23 | 2018-10-01 | 40 | 6 |
| 18/19 | Hamstring injury | 2018-10-24 | 2018-11-14 | 22 | 3 |
Current€50k
Peak€350k
Low—
Δ since start−€300k
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 1970 | €50k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | — |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €75k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €75k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €300k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €300k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €300k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €300k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €300k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €350k |
No national team data.
| Teammate | PPG played with | Joint goals | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hiroki Miyazawa | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Shinya Uehara | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Ken Tokura | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Kazuki Kushibiki | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Takuma Arano | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Tatsuki Nara | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Single-season peaks across competitions in this player's career.
Top goalscoring seasons
| Season | Competition | Club | Goals | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | J.League Div.1 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 3 | 33 |
| 2008 | J.League Div.1 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 3 | 20 |
| 2004 | Suntory Cup | Yokohama F. Marinos | 1 | 2 |
Top assist seasons
| Season | Competition | Club | Assists | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | J.League Div.1 | Consadole Sapporo | 1 | 25 |
| 2011 | J.League Div.2 | Consadole Sapporo | 1 | 37 |
| 2007 | J.League Div.1 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 1 | 33 |
Auto-detected milestones based on cumulative career totals.
| Season / Year | Milestone | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 03/04 | Senior debut season | |
| 03/04 | First senior goal |
Yellow / second-yellow / red cards per season. Only seasons with at least one card are shown.
| Season | Matches | Mins | YC | 2nd YC | RC | Cards / 90′ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 25 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 31 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 32 | 2,520 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.04 |
| 2013 | 22 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 27 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 37 | 3,326 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.11 |
| 2010 | 18 | 784 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.57 |
| 2009 | 16 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 28 | 553 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1.46 |
| 2007 | 42 | 981 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0.92 |
| 2006 | 37 | 2,084 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0.48 |
| 2005 | 24 | 1,835 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0.29 |
| 2004 | 15 | 210 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1.71 |
| 2003 | 17 | 300 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1.2 |
| 2000 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Output by competition
Career goals and assists broken down by tournament.
J1 League
170 apps
9 G
2 A
J2 League
147 apps
2 G
2 A
Emperor's Cup
22 apps
1 G
1 A
Suntory Cup
2 apps
1 G
0 A
AFC Champions League
1 apps
1 G
0 A
J. League Cup
40 apps
0 G
0 A
J1 - 2nd Stage
17 apps
0 G
0 A
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Frequently asked about Ryuji Kawai
Who is Ryuji Kawai?
Ryuji Kawai is a Japan professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Retired.
How old is Ryuji Kawai?
Ryuji Kawai is 47 years old. He was born on July 14, 1978 in Tokyo, Tokyo.
What position does Ryuji Kawai play?
Ryuji Kawai plays as a centre-back (Defender - Centre-Back).
What club does Ryuji Kawai play for?
Ryuji Kawai currently plays for Retired.
How many career goals has Ryuji Kawai scored?
Across all senior club competitions in our dataset, Ryuji Kawai has scored 14 goals in 403 appearances.