Hiroki Ito
BayernCB
Driving Centre Back
May 12, 1999 (27)
Left
6'2"
185 lb
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Clean sheet in defense
Ito recorded one interception, three tackles and five clearances in Saturday's 4-0 win over Tunisia.
Analysis: Ito was given the start Saturday and played the full 90, doing so twice in two games this tournament. He would see some decent work in the defense, earning a clean sheet in the process. He should remain a starter for the group stage finale, as he is one of their better defenders.
Five clearances for Japan
Ito recorded one shot (zero on goal) and three crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Netherlands.
Analysis: Ito fell short of expectations in Sunday's 2-2 draw with the Netherlands, with Japan conceding twice despite his defensive involvement. He recorded five clearances, but won only 25 percent of his aerial duels, finishing with just one successful header and no tackles. Both Dutch goals came from close‑range situations where Japan's back line was left exposed, highlighting some early‑tournament rust. After making only 16 Bundesliga appearances for Bayern Munich this season, Ito is still settling in, but he remains a regular starter for Japan after featuring just once at the 2022 World Cup.
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