FC Osaka Announces Loan Signing of Riku Umeda

FC Osaka is pleased to announce that goalkeeper Riku Umeda will join the club on loan from Vegalta Sendai.

The loan period will last until the end of the 2026/27 season. Due to contractual terms, Umeda will be ineligible to play against Vegalta Sendai in all official competitions during the loan period.

[Player Profile: Riku Umeda]

Name:

Riku Umeda (UMEDA Riku)

Position:

GK

Date of Birth:

October 27, 2000 (25 years old)

Hometown:

Osaka Prefecture

Height/Weight:

187 cm / 83 kg

Career History:

2013–2015 Minoh Municipal Daiyon Junior High School

2016–2018 Osaka Gakuin High School

2019–2022 Osaka Gakuin University

2023–2025 Vegalta Sendai

2026– FC Ryukyu (loan)

Meiji Yasuda J. League 100 Year Vision League:

1 match, 0 goals

Career Totals:

J2: 1 match, 0 goals; 100 Year Vision League: 1 match, 0 goals; Cup Competitions: 1 match, 0 goals; Emperor's Cup: 1 match, 0 goals

Player Comment:

Hello to everyone associated with FC Osaka. My name is Riku Umeda.

I am delighted to join FC Osaka on loan from Vegalta Sendai. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to play in my hometown of Osaka, and I feel deeply honored to become part of such a wonderful club.

During my student days, I played against FC Osaka on multiple occasions. Now, as a professional, I feel a sense of destiny in being given the chance to play for this club.

I am bringing all the regrets and hardships I've experienced as a professional into this one year. I have come to FC Osaka with the determination to make this year a turning point that leads my life in a better direction.

To achieve our goal of promotion to J2, I will fight with unmatched passion on the pitch and give everything I have for victory. I will also fully enjoy playing football with all my heart. Off the pitch, I will stay true to myself and give my all in every aspect to fight for FC Osaka.

Thank you for your passionate support—I look forward to battling together!

F.C. Osaka Co., Ltd.

FC Osaka is a J. League (J3) club based in Higashiosaka City, Osaka Prefecture.