Ritsu Doan
SGE
RWB (RW)
Possession Builder
Jun 16, 1998 (28)
Left
5'8"
154 lb
FrankfurtRemains at Frankfurt
Doan (undisclosed) trained fully this week, will remain at Eintracht Frankfurt and is an option for the club, according to coach Adi Hutter. "I am very happy that Ritsu did not leave us and did not go to Saudi Arabia."
Analysis: Doan had recently been dealing with a muscle injury that kept him out of the Bundesliga opener against Union Berlin, though his recovery was already trending in the right direction with manager Adi Hutter previously targeting a full return within the following week. This confirmation that he is staying now removes any transfer uncertainty as he continues working his way back to full fitness for Frankfurt.
Ruled out for Bundesliga opener
Doan (muscle) will miss Saturday's Bundesliga opener against Union Berlin as Frankfurt continue to take a cautious approach with his recovery, according to coach Adi Hutter.
Analysis: Doan's recovery is moving in the right direction, but Saturday's opener against Union comes too soon for the winger. He has progressed to running work and is expected to partially rejoin team training Friday, with manager Adi Hutter targeting a full return next week. Ayoube Amaimouni-Echghouyab is the leading candidate to start on the right flank against Union. Transfer speculation also surrounds Doan, though Hutter reiterated that the winger remains an important part of Frankfurt's plans.
Could return for Bundesliga opener
Doan (muscular) remains limited to individual training but could return to team training Thursday ahead of Saturday's Bundesliga opener against Union Berlin, according to Bild.
Analysis: Doan missed the DFB-Pokal win over St. Tonis due to muscular discomfort and was still unable to train with the group Tuesday. Frankfurt are hopeful the winger can rejoin team training Thursday, which would give him two sessions to prove his fitness ahead of Saturday's trip to Union Berlin. His availability remains uncertain, and Ayoube Amaimouni-Echghouyab is the leading candidate to start on the right flank if Doan is unable to recover in time.
Subpar showing in loss
Doan had two tackles (zero won) and three clearances in Monday's 2-1 defeat versus Brazil.
Analysis: Doan was expected to be an attacking threat on the right flank for Japan, but considering he had to deal with the threat of Vinicius Junior, it's not surprising to see him operating in a more defensive stance. Even though Doan fits best as a winger, he's capable of covering the entire flank. In four World Cup starts, the Frankfurt winger notched one assist, seven clearances, four tackles, one chance created and five crosses.
Assist during draw
Doan assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Thursday's 1-1 draw versus Sweden.
Analysis: Doan would earn the assist on Japan's lone goal Thursday, finding Daizen Maeda in the 56th minute for the opener. This does give Doan his first goal contribution of the tournament, coming after one shot and a chance created. That said, after a slow start to play, he will hope this is the boost he needed, not recording a single shot or chance created in their opening two games.
Quiet despite win
Doan recorded one cross and one tackle won in Saturday's 4-0 win over Tunisia.
Analysis: Doan was not all that involved in Saturday's match despite the win, as the attacker would only record a single cross in the attack. That said, he has not been at his best this tournament thus far, only recording three crosses in his 149 minutes of play. He will need to do better as they look to finish out the group stage strong against Sweden.
Decent in draw
Doan recorded two crosses (zero accurate) and one tackle in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Netherlands.
Analysis: Doan put in a decent shift for Japan on Saturday before being replaced by Yukinari Sugawara in the 75th minute against the Netherlands. He registered four defensive contributions, two of which were headed clearances, one tackle, and one duel won, while maintaining a 79 percent pass accuracy. His role with Japan is different from his usual position at Frankfurt, operating more as a wingback in the 3‑4‑2‑1 setup. As a result, expect more defensive involvement from him, while still keeping an eye on his ability to make explosive runs up the right side throughout the World Cup.
Busy in finale
Doan registered three shots (one on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 2-2 draw against VfB Stuttgart.
Analysis: Doan wrapped up his first season in Frankfurt with a pair of chances created during a solid, if not glamorous showing. The winger was a threat throughout the match, but couldn't get on the scoresheet. He was good throughout the season, making 31 appearances (28 starts) on the way to five goals and five assists, though he wasn't as productive as his final season with Freiburg.
Set for return
Doan is no longer suspended and is an option for his club again.
Analysis: Doan had to miss the club's last contest due to a yellow card ban, but is now set for his return, as the ban has been served. This will give the club back a regular starter for the final two games of the season, recording five goals and five assists in 29 appearances (26 starts) this season.
Set to miss Hamburger match
Doan is set to be suspended after accumulating five yellow cards in the Bundesliga.
Analysis: Doan scored in the 66th minute but picked up his fifth yellow card in the Bundesliga and is now suspended for the match against Hamburger on May 2. The Japanese forward had been playing a rotational role in recent matches, so his absence is unlikely to be heavily felt, with Paul Love Arrhov or Fares Chaibi likely to fill the role until he returns.
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