"Ritsu Doan has proven his high quality in the Bundesliga in recent years and brings with him skills that will help us achieve our goals,” said Frankfurt’s sporting director Markus Krosche.

 

“As a Japanese international, he has extensive international experience and has impressed in Freiburg with his technique, speed, and mentality in recent years. We are delighted that Ritsu is now with us."

Doan started his professional career with Gamba Osaka and was awarded the Most Valuable Player award at the 2016 AFC U19 Championship as Japan defeated Saudi Arabia in a penalty shoot-out in the final in Bahrain.

 

He made his debut for Japan in 2018 and was a member of the squad that represented his country at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, reaching the last 16. Doan has played 57 times for Japan, scoring 10 goals.

 

The winger has played in the Netherlands for Groeningen and PSV Eindhoven while also enjoying a loan spell in Germany with Arminia Bielefeld before joining Freiburg in 2022.

 

During three seasons with Freiburg, Doan scored 26 times in 123 matches in all competitions.