Ryotaro Meshino is a Japanese attacking midfielder from Osaka. He came through Gamba Osaka's academy and broke into the first team before signing for Manchester City. During his time under City ownership he had loan spells at Hearts, Rio Ave and Estoril, then returned to Gamba Osaka. Meshino has represented Japan at youth international level and is known as a dribbling attacker who has experienced both J.League and European football.