Hiroki Ito
27-Year-Old
Bayern Munich
Bundesliga
Defensive anchor for Japan
Ito has been named in Japan's World Cup squad and is expected to be one of the first-choice in the back-three throughout the competition.
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Ito returned to full fitness with Bayern Munich this season after a metatarsal fracture cut short his debut campaign in Bavaria, making his availability for the tournament a significant relief for manager Moriyasu after an injury-disrupted year. The defender brings physical presence, composure on the ball and the ability to play in a high defensive line that suits Japan's style perfectly, and his experience with one of the world's biggest clubs adds an extra dimension of quality to the Samurai Blue's defensive unit. Ito heads into the World Cup as arguably Japan's most important defensive player and the linchpin of a back-three that will need to perform at its best against a challenging group.
Ito returned to full fitness with Bayern Munich this season after a metatarsal fracture cut short his debut campaign in Bavaria, making his availability for the tournament a significant relief for manager Moriyasu after an injury-disrupted year. The defender brings physical presence, composure on the ball and the ability to play in a high defensive line that suits Japan's style perfectly, and his experience with one of the world's biggest clubs adds an extra dimension of quality to the Samurai Blue's defensive unit. Ito heads into the World Cup as arguably Japan's most important defensive player and the linchpin of a back-three that will need to perform at its best against a challenging group.
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Features off bench
Ito (thigh) featured seven minutes off bench during Wednesday's 4-1 victory against Atalanta in the Champions League, confirming he is back available for Bayern.
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Training individually
Ito (thigh) was spotted training individually Monday, the club posted.
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Suffers thigh injury
Ito suffered a muscle fiber tear in his thigh and is out for the time being, according to his club.
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Scores goal
Ito scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 loss against FC Augsburg.
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Sets up one of three goals
Ito had an assist while taking two shots (one on goal), creating two chances, making two interceptions and two clearances during Wednesday's 3-1 win over Koln.
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