is a Japanese former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
Career After six seasons with Vissel Kobe, Morioka moved to Śląsk Wrocław in January 2016.
On 6 July 2017, he became Belgian club Waasland-Beveren's record signing.
In late January 2018, Morioka was transferred to fellow Belgian First Division A side RSC Anderlecht for €2.5 million.
A year later, he was loaned to Charleroi, and was later acquired by them on permanent basis for €1.5 million in mid-2019.
On 11 October 2021, he extended his contract at Charleroi until 2024.
On 13 August 2024, Morioka returned to Vissel Kobe.
On 31 March 2025, Morioka announced his retirement from football, ending his 14-year-long professional career.
Career statistics Club +Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionNippon Sports Kikaku Publishing inc./日本スポーツ企画出版社, "2017 J1&J2&J3選手名鑑 (NSK MOOK)", 8 February 2017, Japan, (p. 285 out of 289) Club Season League National cup League cup Continental TotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsVissel Kobe2010J. League Div 1800000—802011J. League Div 12121320—2452012J. League Div 12011051—2622013J. League Div 218510——1952014J. League Div 13441062—4162015J1 League30521102—428Total1311764235—16026Śląsk Wrocław2015–16Ekstraklasa15700——1572016–17Ekstraklasa36820——388Total511520——5315Waasland-Beveren2017–18First Division A24732——279Anderlecht2017–18First Division A16600—001662018–19First Division A6010—30100Total22610—30266Charleroi (loan)2018–19First Division A15400——154Charleroi2019–20First Division A29620——3162020–21First Division A28210—203122021–22First Division A36410——3742022–23Belgian Pro League22310——2332023–24Belgian Pro League23000——230Total1531950—2016019Vissel Kobe2024J1 League0011—1021Career total381641872356042876
International + Appearances and goals by national team and yearJapan National Football Team DatabaseNational teamYearAppsGoalsJapan201420201720201810Total50
Honours Vissel Kobe J1 League: 2024 Emperor's Cup: 2024
References
External links
Ryota Morioka at the Japan National Football Team