Hiroki Ito: Who is Bayern Munich's new Japanese defender?
Hiroki Ito has enjoyed a rapid rise from the second division in his native Japan to Bayern Munich, via an eye-catching spell at VfB Stuttgart...
Stats correct as of 13 June 2024
Age: 25 (born 12 May 1999)
Club: Bayern Munich
Position: Centre-back/left-back
Country: Japan (19 caps, one goal)
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Ito was born in the city of Hamamatsu on 12 May 1999, joining the academy of three-time Japanese champions Jubilo Iwata at U15 level in 2015. He was promoted to the first team only two years later. His senior debut came in March 2018 in the League Cup against local rivals Shumizu S-Pulse. His league debut followed in August as a late substitute against Kashiwa Reysol – his only appearance of the 2018 J1 League season.
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