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Buried on left-back depth chart Ito has yet to feature in the Bundesliga this season and has played just 10 minutes in the Champions League.

Impact Ito has been limited to a peripheral role, sitting third in the left-back hierarchy behind Alphonso Davies and Nathaniel Brown. His only competitive action has amounted to 10 Champions League minutes, leaving him without a Bundesliga appearance. With both Davies and Brown ahead of him, Ito's opportunities are likely to remain dependent on rotation or absences.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Five clearances in loss Ito registered two crosses (one accurate) and five clearances in Monday's 2-1 loss against Brazil.

Impact The Bayern Munich defender was busy throughout the match and tied his tournament-high mark in clearances. Despite being a center-back, Ito averaged 2.3 crosses per game in four starts while racking up 19 clearances, four tackles and two chances created.

JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE

Notches three crosses Ito had three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Thursday's 1-1 draw against Sweden.

Impact Ito was starting in the defense for Japan once again Thursday, his third straight game playing all 90 minutes. He would see a decent match on both ends of the field, recording a chance created and three crosses in the attack to go along with one tackle won and four clearances in the defense. He is set to be a for sure starter in the knockout stages

JUNE 25 • ROTOWIRE

Clean sheet in defense Ito recorded one interception, three tackles and five clearances in Saturday's 4-0 win over Tunisia.

Impact 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.

JUNE 21 • ROTOWIRE

Five clearances for Japan Ito recorded one shot (zero on goal) and three crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Netherlands.

Impact 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.

JUNE 14 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 4 • goal

Bayern Munich reach agreement to sign €60m Germany left-back ahead of World Cup but hope remains for Arsenal, Man City & Real Madrid

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.

Impact 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.

JUNE 2 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 14 • Associated Press

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.

Impact Ito beat the clock on the thigh injury that sidelined him for the last four games, making a brief seven-minute cameo off the bench in Wednesday's win over the Italians. That's a big boost for the Bavarians, as his return adds a reliable and versatile depth piece across the back line. His availability should help ease the load on the starters and allow for smarter rotation in the coming weeks.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Training individually Ito (thigh) was spotted training individually Monday, the club posted.

Impact Ito returned to individual training Monday after missing the last two matches with a thigh injury. The Japanese defender will be evaluated day to day but could return soon, which would be encouraging with a busy schedule approaching. He has been a reliable depth piece along the back line.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Kompany praises Bayern's 'healthy poison' ahead of 'Klassiker' against wounded Dortmund

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FEBRUARY 27 • Associated Press

Suffers thigh injury Ito suffered a thigh injury in training Thursday and is ruled out for the time being, according to Philipp Kessler from TZ.

Impact Ito picked up a thigh injury during Thursday's training session and is set to miss time, although coach Vincent Kompany did not address his status in the press conference. This is a tough hit for the Bavarians, as he has been a reliable depth piece along the back line, and his absence leaves the defensive rotation thinner moving forward.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal Ito scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 loss against FC Augsburg.

Impact Ito assures that his 2025-26 season will finish with at least one goal and more than two G/A, making this campaign his best in terms of offensive contributions. In eight appearances (five starts), the left-back has three G/A on nine shots (three on goal) and four chances created.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Surprising Augsburg hands Bayern Munich first defeat in the Bundesliga

Bayern Munich has slumped to its first Bundesliga defeat of the season by 2-1 at home to Bavarian rival Augsburg

JANUARY 24 • Associated Press

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.

Impact Ito set up Kim Min Jae in the 71st minute assisting Bayern's final goal while tying for the team-high in interceptions. The assist was the first since November 22nd for the defender as Ito has now started three of Bayern's last four league matches.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 16, 2025 • goal

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Late Harry Kane penalty bails out blundering Bayern Munich against bottom-of-the-table Mainz as 17-year-old sensation Lennart Karl shines again

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DECEMBER 14, 2025 • goal

Late Harry Kane penalty bails out blundering Bayern Munich against bottom-of-the-table Mainz as 17-year-old sensation Lennart Karl shines again

Assists off bench Ito assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 6-2 victory versus SC Freiburg.

Impact Ito entered Saturday's fixture with just seven minutes remaining in the second half and proceeded to assist Bayern Munich's sixth and final goal of their resounding 6-2 victory over SC Freiburg. The abbreviated appearance was the defender's first since suffering a significant foot injury in March 2025.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bayern's teen star Lennart Karl leads comeback 6-2 win over Freiburg in Bundesliga

Lennart Karl has starred for Bayern Munich in a 6-2 comeback win over Freiburg

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

On bench against Freiburg Ito (foot) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Freiburg.

Impact Ito has fully recovered from his foot injury and is back in the squad for the match against Freiburg after training fully with the group in recent days. The defender begins this phase from the bench as he continues to rebuild his overall fitness. He should compete for a starting role once he is fully sharp again.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Freiburg Ito (foot) is back available for Saturday's clash against Freiburg, coach Vincent Kompany said in the press conference. "We also have Hiroki Ito back with us."

Impact Ito has fully recovered from his foot injury and is back available for Saturday's clash against Freiburg after training fully with the team in recent days. The defender will likely build gradually his fitness back before competing for a starting role once fully fit for Bayern.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Completes full training session Ito (foot) completed the entire team training session on Monday for the first time since suffering a broken metatarsal in March, the club announced.

Impact Ito has seen a positive development since he completed a full team training session on Monday after training partially with the team for the past two weeks. The defender suffered a broken metatarsal back in March and is nearing a return to the match squad that should happen in upcoming fixtures. Ito will likely be eased back to avoid a similar setback he suffered some months ago and will likely hold a decent rotational role once fully fit for the Bavarians.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joins team training Ito (foot) is back in team training, according to his club.

Impact Ito has been working individually but is taking the next step this week, as he joined team training. This should leave his return just a week or two away, still having yet to debut this season. He could see the team sheet against union berlin on Nov. 8 or else he will likely miss out until after the international break.

OCTOBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Still training individually Ito (foot) is still involved in individual training for the time being, the club announced.

Impact Ito has yet to feature this season for Bayern as he continues to deal with a foot injury. The center-back was still training individually on Thursday alongside the long-term absentees, and his return has no clear timeline yet. Ito doesn't appear close to making his return, but a precautionary approach will likely be adopted to avoid another setback like last time.

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to individual training Ito (foot) was involved in individual training Tuesday, according to his club.

Impact Ito has stepped onto the training field again after he was running around a month ago, with the defender now training individually. That said, the defender now needs to join the group again before he is considered an option. He could see the call Saturday against Frankfurt, although he will need to pass some testing to play.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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