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My Take
Hiroki Ito is the sort of footballer I genuinely enjoy watching. A Hamamatsu native playing centre-back, left-back, and defensive midfield, he embodies the quiet versatility that managers prize and fans often overlook. Reaching Bayern Munich, one of the world's elite clubs, while anchoring Japan's national defence is a remarkable climb from Shizuoka, long a cradle of Japanese football. I have always favoured the unglamorous craft of defending over highlight-reel goals, and Ito does the dirty work with composure. My only hope is that injuries stay away, because a clean run of fitness could make him a defender Japan relies on for years.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Hiroki Itō
- Name (Japanese)
- 伊藤洋輝
- Reading
- 不明
- Born
- May 12, 1999 (age 27)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Rabbit
- Origin
- Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 2 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Hiroki Itō born?
Born May 12, 1999 (age 27).
Where is Hiroki Itō from?
Hiroki Itō is from Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.
What does Hiroki Itō do?
Hiroki Itō works as association football player.
How tall is Hiroki Itō?
Hiroki Itō is 2 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.