Ryo Miyaichi
Ryo’s rise from Japanese high-school football to the Premier League is nothing short of remarkable, but the sky is the limit for this exciting young winger.
Blessed with searing pace, agility and quick feet, he was handed his Arsenal debut in last September’s Carling Cup third-round clash against Shrewsbury and also featured against Bolton in the next round. Ryo joined Bolton on loan in January to continue his football education and earned a host of rave reviews during his 14 appearances for Owen Coyle’s side.
Ryo Miyaichi Profile |
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| Born |
December 14, 1992
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| Position: |
Midfielder |
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| Squad Number: |
31 |
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| Previous Club(s) |
Bolton (loan), Feyenoord (loan) |
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In just his second game for the club he scored a delightful goal against Millwall in the FA Cup, and rapidly became a real fans’ favourite despite the club’s relegation to the Championship. Coyle believes Ryo is “destined for a huge career both domestically and at international level” and the young winger was handed his Japan debut against Azerbaijan in May.
Ryo signed for the Club from Chukyodai Chukyo High School in January 2011, and was immediately sent out on loan to Feyenoord. His spell at the Dutch club was so successful that he was given the nickname ‘Ryodinho’ after scoring three times in 12 appearances and delivering a string a eye-catching displays.
Now his next challenge is to reproduce that blistering form in an Arsenal shirt, although the youngster will continue his development in the Premier League with Wigan this season.
Ryo Miyaichi's Arsenal Career
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Prem Lge |
Europe |
FA Cup |
Lge Cup |
Total |
| Season |
Apps |
Goals |
Apps |
Goals |
Apps |
Goals |
Apps |
Goals |
Apps |
Goals |
| 2011-2012 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 + 2 |
0 |
0 + 2 |
0 |
| Total |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 + 2 |
0 |
0 + 2 |
0 |
My Year
August
Ryo joined Premier League side Wigan Athletic on loan until the end of the season. He made his debut as a second-half substitute in their 4-1 Capital One Cup victory over Nottingham Forest. September
Ryo was mainly used as a substitute by Wigan manager Roberto Martinez throughout September. He did, however, start in the club's emphatic 4-1 win away at West Ham in the Capital One Cup. October
Ryo did not feature for Wigan during October. November
Ryo made one appearance for Wigan in November, coming on as a substitute in their defeat at Anfield. December
Ryo did not feature for Wigan Athletic in December. January
Ryo did not feature for Wigan Athletic in January. February
Ryo did not appear for Wigan Athletic over the course of the month. March
Ryo’s comeback from injury lasted just 32 minutes before he was stretchered off as Wigan knocked Everton out of the FA Cup at Goodison Park. April
Ryo was sidelined by injury throughout April. Speaking about his loan spell at Wigan Athletic, the Japanese international said: "They have a good attitude and a good philosophy for football.
"The manager [Roberto Martinez] is a very good man and it was a very good experience for me. Most of the time I was injured. I couldn't play a lot of games and I couldn't show my quality. It was disappointing for me but I'm so appreciative to the Wigan supporters, the Wigan manager and the Wigan players. It was a very good experience.
August
Ryo was granted the work permit he requires to play first-team football for the Club. The Japanese winger scored for the Reserves against Wigan but didn’t feature for the first team. September
The Japanese winger was a regular for Neil Banfield's Reserves over the duration of the month but made his debut for Arsene Wenger's first team as a late substitue in the Carling Cup win over Shrewsbury. October
Ryo enjoyed another return to the spotlight in the Carling Cup, coming on as a second-half substitute to help Arsenal see off the threat of Bolton. November
Ryo did not feature during the month for the first team as he continues his recovery from an ankle injury. December
Ryo recovered from an ankle injury. “He needs to play now and I will sit down with him and see what we will do," said Arsene Wenger. "He has been injured for a while now and we will see in January.” January
Ryo did not feature for the Arsenal first team this month, although he played three times for the Reserves. He joined Bolton Wanderers on the final day of the transfer window on loan for the rest of the season. February
Ryo played three times for Bolton over the course of the month, and scored an outstanding goal in the FA Cup win at Millwall. "He has more than just one strength. He has pace and two great feet. He has football intelligence for such a young man and he's driven to be the best he can be,” Bolton manager Owen Coyle said. March
Ryo impressed on the left wing for Bolton once more and remained an ever-present on Owen Coyle's teamsheet. “Ryo has done very well at Bolton,” said team-mate Theo Walcott. "I can see him coming back here next year and playing a lot more regularly. The way he is playing, there are full backs out there now who are thinking, 'I don't want to play against him this week'.” April
Ryo continued to feature heavily for Bolton in the Premier League, making five appearances for Owen Coyle's side. May
Ryo made one appearance on loan at Bolton in May as the Trotters were relegated to the Championship.
