R. Yamashita

R. Yamashita is a 26-year-old central defender at Osaka, rated 21.1 overall by Field Insider's model. In his prime years, he has been a fringe squad member this season (5.3% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Yamashita.

On the season, Yamashita graded 1 for current form (age-blind), on 0 clean sheets and 3 defensive actions per 90.

We hold a single season for Yamashita, so there's no year-on-year comparison to draw yet — the read above is this campaign only.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 21. At 26 Yamashita is in his prime years, and a market index of 1.8 reflects that trajectory.

21.1

Ratingi

below regular-starter level

0.7

Seasoni

below regular-starter level

5.3%

Minutes

limited game time

Def. actions / 90

moderate defensive volume

Output in context · Osaka finished 3rd of 20 · an upper-table side

Def. / 90

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Tackles

Interceptions

Clean sheets

3 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume across 1 appearance. Behind an upper-table side (3rd of 20) the side controls more games, so the defensive load is lighter — the value sits as much in composure and ball progression as in raw volume.

Watch points

Game time. Only 5.3% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.

Outlook

Rated 21.1 overall — below regular-starter level. Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (3 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). In the prime window — at or near peak market value, so the next two seasons are the ones to cash in or build around.

Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.

Per 90 & availability

Minutes played %5.3%

Available fixtures1 of 1

Goals / 900

Assists / 900

Goal contribution / 900

Defensive actions / 903

Player flow

Goal involvements0

Cards / 900

Value & potential by age

Market valueRating

Solid = now · dashed = projected

The gold line is market value — an index (not €) blending rating, age and league. It climbs through the early 20s, peaks around ages 23–27 (~2), then tapers with age. At 26, Yamashita sits on 1.8, at or near its peak. The blue line is Yamashita's projected Rating — 21.1 today — recomputed at each age, so it follows the same rise-and-fall as a career matures and declines. Solid = up to today; dashed = projected.

Transfer history

Osaka2024/25 – now

Sagamihara2022/23 – 2024/25Free

Vegalta Sendaiuntil 2022/23

About R. Yamashita

R. Yamashita is a 26-year-old centre-back who plays for Osaka, born on May 11, 2000, standing 179 cm tall. He is from Japan. Osaka currently sit 3rd of 20 in the J3 League.

This season

In the current season, R. Yamashita has made 1 appearances with 0 goals and 0 assists across 90 minutes.

Field Insider's view

Field Insider currently rates R. Yamashita at 21.1 with a Season form score of 0.7. See the full scout report for strengths, watch-points and the market-value outlook.

Career

Across 3 recorded seasons, R. Yamashita has totalled 65 club appearances with 1 goal and 0 assists for 2 different clubs. His busiest campaign came in 2023/24, with 36 appearances for Sagamihara.

R. Yamashita's career has also included time at Sagamihara and Vegalta Sendai.

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.