Rihito Yamamoto

Rihito Yamamoto contract and transfer fees

Rihito Yamamoto's contract with SC Freiburg runs until 30 June 2028 (19 months left). The final six months open on 1 January 2028, when FIFA rules let him agree a pre-contract elsewhere.

• End date set to 30 June 2028 (recorded 29 Oct 2026)

Rihito Yamamoto has moved for €9m in disclosed transfer fees since 2015 (2 paid transfers). The biggest: €8m, Sint-Truiden to SC Freiburg, Jul 2026.

SC Freiburg paid €8m for Rihito Yamamoto in July 2026. His value is now €12m, €4m above the fee.

Rihito Yamamoto transfer history and what each club made

• Gamba Osaka · sold to Sint-Truiden for €1m (Jul 2024)
• Sint-Truiden · signed from Gamba Osaka for €1m (Jul 2024) · sold to SC Freiburg for €8m (Jul 2026) · profit for Sint-Truiden €7m
• SC Freiburg · signed from Sint-Truiden for €8m (Jul 2026) · current club

Rihito Yamamoto injury record and availability

Rihito Yamamoto has no injury or suspension on record as of 10 Nov 2026.

In the 2026/27 league season Rihito Yamamoto has played 32 of a possible 810 minutes (4%): 0 starts and 1 appearance in 9 games, average rating 6.35.

Since 2024, Rihito Yamamoto has had 2 injury spells: 31 days out and 6 games missed. Longest: injury (type not disclosed), 21 days (Oct 2024).

• 2026/27: no injury recorded
• 2025/26: 1 spell, 10 days out, 2 games missed
• 2024/25: 1 spell, 21 days out, 4 games missed

SC Freiburg injury list

Rihito Yamamoto international career

Rihito Yamamoto has 19 caps for Japan U23 (latest Aug 2024) and no senior cap yet.