RITSU DOAN NEWS

Not starting Saturday Doan (undisclosed) is not in the squad for Saturday's game against Monchengladbach.

Impact It's unclear what's going on with the Japan international, but he won't feature here, and the club will hope he'll be available for Thursday's road matchup at Juventus or for the weekend's contest against Hoffenheim.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Subs off in first half Doan was forced off in the first half of Sunday's match against Leverkusen due to injury.

Impact Doan left the match in the 25th minute succumbing to injury and being replaced by Roland Sallai. More information about the extent of injury should be available ahead of next week's match against Borussia Monchengladbach.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist Doan assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), three crosses (three accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-1 win versus FC Augsburg.

Impact After being quiet across SC Freiburg's first two games of 2023, Doan got back on track by logging an assist to a goal scored by Lucas Holer. There are higher expectations from the midfielder, who scored twice across Japan's World Cup campaign during 2022.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Japan advances, Germany bounced on wild day in Group E

Group E was supposed to be a stroll for Spain and Germany. It turned out to be anything but, and for a moment looked like both would be goin...

DECEMBER 1, 2022

World Cup 2022 highlights: Japan upsets Spain, 2-1

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DECEMBER 1, 2022

Scores in win Doan scored one goal from one shot while playing for the second half of Thursday's 2-1 win over Spain.

Impact Doan came off the bench to open the scoring and give his side a famous win to qualify for the knockout rounds. With two goals off the bench in three games, Doan has proven himself integral while Takefusa Kubo isn't making the same impact.

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates one chance in loss Doan created one chance from one crosse and put one shot off target during Sunday's 1-0 loss to Costa Rica.

Impact Doan scored a key equalizing goal from the bench against Germany that rightly earned him a start, though his production Sunday wasn't much of note. When facing a Spain team that dominates possession, Doan won't have as many chances on the ball if he's starting in the group stage finale.

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Japan's Doan savors answering Germany jibes at World Cup

Japan midfielder Ritsu Doan had to grit his teeth when he heard people saying his team would be an easy opponent for Germany at the World Cup

NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores off bench Doan scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 2-1 victory against Germany.

Impact Doan came off the bench to score a crucial goal during Wednesday's major upset. The forward could see time in the starting XI, especially with how he single-handedly changed the flow of the game coming off the bench. Doan has been excellent for both club and country in 2022 and has substantial upside when in the starting XI.

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist in win Doan logged one assist from one chance created and put one shot on target during Sunday's 4-1 win over Union Berlin.

Impact Doan logged his first assist in his last eight league and UEL appearances, finding his touch just ahead of the World Cup. Though his production hasn't been exceptional with three goals and three assists in 20 appearances, Doan is still figuring out how high his potential can go now that he's in a good team. He'll first focus on the World Cup, where he figures to play an important role in Japan's efforts.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists yet again Doan assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (one accurate), and three chances created in Sunday's 2-2 draw to Hertha BSC Berlin.

Impact Doan has two assists in his last two matches and five goal contributions in all competitions in his first season with Freiburg. The forward didn't have the chance to shine on a disappointing Bielefeld side during his last stint in the Bundesliga, but he appears to be far more solid this time around. Doan and Freiburg are flying up the table and have shown potent offense in all competitions.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal Doan scored one goal during a 4-0 win Saturday against FC Augsburg.

Impact Doan scored a goal during SC Freiburg's July 31 DFB-Pokal win against 1. FC Kaiserslautern. Across his last two appearances logged, he has that many goals. The midfielder will try to help SC Freiburg win again Friday versus Borussia Dortmund. Currently, Doan is a more promising option than both Roland Sallai and Woo-yeong Jeong.

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Transfers to Freiburg Doan has signed a deal with SC Freiburg after transferring from PSV, the club announced Tuesday.

Impact Doan tallied 11 goals and three assists in 39 appearances in all competitions for Dutch side PSV last season on the right wing. The 24-year-old is now returning to the Bundesliga, where he had five goals and two assists while on-loan with Arminia Bielefeld in 2020/21. He will be competing with Roland Sallai and Woo-yeong Jeong for a spot in the starting lineup at Freiburg.

JULY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal against Stuttgart Doan scored one goal on three shots (one on goal) in a 2-0 win Saturday against Stuttgart.

Impact Doan will finish the 2020-21 season with five goals across 34 games. The 22-year-old will return to his parent club PSV Eindhoven with ample experience and upside that he showed less of before this campaign.

MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in seven crosses in draw Doan took two off-target shots, created one chance, sent in seven crosses (one accurate) and made three tackles (two won) in Saturday's 1-1 draw to Hoffenheim.

Impact Doan led his side in crosses, while taking six of their 10 corner kicks, but they couldn't push for the home win. The midfielder will now look for another strong outing at Sttutgart on Saturday, in their last battle against relegation in the season.

MAY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Japan midfielder Ritsu Doan joins Dutch team PSV Eindhoven

Japan midfielder Ritsu Doan has moved from Groningen to Dutch rival PSV Eindhoven

AUGUST 30, 2019