The Japan TimesOct 14
Japan notched its first ever victory against Brazil on Tuesday evening at Ajinomoto Stadium in Tokyo. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/10/14/soccer/japan-beats-brazil-first-time/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #soccer #samuraiblue #brazil #ayaseueda #ritsudoan #takefusakubo
Japan beats Brazil for first time in chaotic comeback win

In a match marked by defensive breakdowns on both sides, Samurai Blue was able to overturn a two-goal deficit and extend its home unbeaten streak to 21 games.

The Japan Times
The Japan TimesAug 18, 2025
Japan winger Ritsu Doan scored twice in his debut as Eintracht Frankfurt thumped fifth-tier Engers 5-0 in the first round of the German Cup on Sunday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/08/18/soccer/ritsu-doan-frankfurt-debut/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #soccer #ritsudoan #eintrachtfrankfurt #germancup
Ritsu Doan strikes twice in debut with Eintracht Frankfurt in German Cup win

Doan, who joined Frankfurt from Bundesliga rival Freiburg in the summer, scored in each half.

The Japan Times
The Japan TimesAug 8, 2025
Eintracht Frankfurt on Thursday confirmed the signing of Japan winger Ritsu Doan until 2030 from Freiburg. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/08/08/soccer/ritsu-doan-joins-frankfurt/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #soccer #ritsudoan #eintrachtfrankfurt #bundesliga #freiburg
Ritsu Doan joins Eintracht Frankfurt on deal through 2030

Doan made 123 appearances for Freiburg, scoring 26 goals with 23 assists.

The Japan Times
The Japan TimesMar 18, 2024
Japan winger Junya Ito scored his third league goal of the season for Reims in France on Sunday, when Freiburg attacker Ritsu Doan also reached the same tally in Germany. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/03/18/soccer/doan-ito-third-goal-europe/ #soccer #junyaito #ritsudoan #freiburg #reims
Ito, Doan each score third league goal of the season in Europe

The 31-year-old Ito sealed Reims' 2-1 home win over Metz in Ligue 1 with a fine 79th-minute strike.

The Japan Times
The Japan TimesDec 1, 2023
Japan attacker Ritsu Doan scored a goal and assisted another as Freiburg trounced Olympiacos 5-0 at home to progress from the Europa League group stage. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/12/01/soccer/doan-freiburg-europa-league/?utm_content=buffer8db28&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #freiburg #ritsudoan
Doan scores and assists as Freiburg progresses in Europa League

Freiburg ensured it will finish in the top two of the competition's Group A.

The Japan Times
The Japan TimesNov 9, 2023
Lazio midfielder Daichi Kamada and Freiburg attacker Ritsu Doan have been recalled to Samurai Blue for their first two second-round qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/11/09/soccer/samurai-blue-recall/?utm_content=buffer4ca2e&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #samuraiblue #hajimemoriyasu #ritsudoan #daichikamada
Kamada and Doan recalled for Japan's World Cup qualifiers

Manager Hajime Moriyasu named a full-strength side for Japan's opening matches against Myanmar and Syria.

The Japan Times
The Japan TimesMay 1, 2023
An unmarked Doan dived in and netted in the 54th minute after Lucas Holer flicked on a corner at the near post at RheinEnergieStadion. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/30/soccer/doan-freiburg-cologne/?utm_content=buffer27b70&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bufferapp.com&utm_campaign=buffer #sports #soccer #bundesliga #freiburg #ritsudoan
Ritsu Doan nets winner as Freiburg sees off Cologne

Freiburg sits fourth as it continue its hunt for a place in next season's Champions League.

The Japan Times
JonApr 23, 2023

Ich bin ja schon seit Monaten #schockverliebt in #RitsuDoan, aber heute nochmal besonders.
Was fΓΌr ein begnadeter Kicker; und gleichzeitig ein unglaubliches Arbeitstier.

#scfreiburg
#scbubble
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Robel I. Revelo Bastidas πŸ‘β€πŸ—¨Nov 23, 2022

#JapΓ³n (2) le ganΓ³ #Alemania (1)

Los goles son de #TakumaAsano y #RitsuDoan por parte de los nipones y de #lkayGuendogan para las alemanes.

QuΓ© hermoso mi tierrita de ramen, manga y excentricidades