Ryō Hatsuse

Ryo Hatsuse (初瀬 亮, Hatsuse Ryō; born 10 July 1997) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a left back for Gamba Osaka.^[1][2]

Ryo Hatsuse
初瀬 亮

Personal information
Date of birth	(1997-07-10) 10 July 1997 (age 28)
Place of birth	Kishiwada, Osaka, Japan
Height	1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s)	Left back
Team information
Current team	Gamba Osaka
Youth career
2006–2009	Andrews FC
2010–2015	Gamba Osaka
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2016–2018	Gamba Osaka	34	(0)
2016–2018	Gamba Osaka U-23	25	(0)
2019–2025	Vissel Kobe	151	(2)
2019	→ Avispa Fukuoka (loan)	9	(0)
2025	Sheffield Wednesday	6	(0)
2025–	Gamba Osaka	0	(0)
International career
2017	Japan U20	2	(0)
Medal record Representing  Japan Asian Games 2018 Jakarta-Palembang Team AFC U-19 Championship 2016 Bahrain
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 18:11, 18 April 2025 (UTC)

Club career

Gamba Osaka

Hatsuse was part of the Gamba Osaka team as a type 2 player, and made his debut for the club in a Panasonic Cup match against Nagoya Grampus.^[3] He made his J1 league debut against Ventforet Kofu on 6 March 2016.^[4] Hatsuse scored his first goal for the club in the Emperor's Cup against Verspah Oita on 22 June 2017.^[5] He assisted Shun Nagasawa's goal against Vegalta Sendai on 29 October 2017, making it his fourth assist in four consecutive league matches.^[6]

Vissel Kobe

On 17 December 2018, Hatsuse joined Vissel Kobe.^[7] He scored his first goal for the club on 1 February 2019 in a pre season friendly against Los Angeles FC, scoring a direct free kick in the 81st minute.^[8] During the 2023 season, he would play 33 times in the league, as Vissel Kobe would go on to win the 2023 J1 League.^[9]

During the 2024 season, he would play 25 times in the league, as Vissel Kobe would go on to win the 2024 J1 League.^[10]

Loan to Avispa Fukuoka

On 5 September 2019, Hatsuse joined Avispa Fukuoka on loan.^[11]

Sheffield Wednesday

On 6 February 2025, Hatsuse joined EFL Championship side Sheffield Wednesday on a free transfer.^[12][13] He made his debut in a 4–0 defeat to Burnley coming off the bench on 21 February 2025.^[14] He was released from his contract following the end of the 2024–25 season.^[15]

Return to Gamba Osaka

On 13 August 2025, Hatsuse rejoined Gamba Osaka.^[16]

International career

In May 2017, Hatsuse was called up to the Japan under-20 national team for 2017 U-20 World Cup.^[17] At this tournament, he played two matches as a right-back. He was called up to the senior team as part of their squad at the 2017 EAFF E-1 Football Championship.^[18]

Club statistics

As of match played 18 April 2025^[1]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			National cup[a]		League cup[b]		Continental		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Gamba Osaka	2016	J1 League	5	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	8	0
	2017	J1 League	19	0	3	1	2	0	4	0	—		28	1
	2018	J1 League	10	0	0	0	5	0	—		—		15	0
	Total		34	0	5	1	7	0	5	0	0	0	51	1
Gamba Osaka U-23	2016	J3 League	15	0	—		—		—		—		15	0
	2018	J3 League	10	0	—		—		—		—		10	0
	Total		25	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	25	0
Vissel Kobe	2019	J1 League	17	0	0	0	1	0	—		—		18	0
	2020	J1 League	16	0	—		1	0	4	0	0	0	21	0
	2021	J1 League	33	0	3	0	8	0	—		—		44	0
	2022	J1 League	17	1	4	2	2	0	4	0	—		27	3
	2023	J1 League	33	1	4	0	2	0	—		—		39	1
	2024	J1 League	35	0	4	0	2	0	5	0	1[c]	0	47	0
	Total		151	2	15	2	16	0	13	0	1	0	196	4
Avispa Fukuoka (loan)	2019	J2 League	9	0	—		—		—		—		9	0
Sheffield Wednesday	2024–25[19]	EFL Championship	6	0	0	0	0	0	—		—		6	0
Gamba Osaka	2025	J1 League	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Career Total			225	2	20	3	23	0	18	0	1	0	287	5

1. Includes Emperors Cup
2. Includes J. League Cup
3. Appearance in Japanese Super Cup

Honours

Gamba Osaka

• Emperor's Cup: 2015^[1]

Vissel Kobe

• J1 League: 2023, 2024
• Emperor's Cup: 2024^[20]