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Struggles with injuries Ito was limited to just six appears due to injuries after joining Munich.

Impact Ito joined Bayern Munich as a depth option at left-back and center-back, but injuries kept him on the sideline more often than not. He scored a single goal during his 249 minutes but failed to get fit. Ito will hope to get healthy and push for a larger depth role next season as he recovers from a foot injury.

MAY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leverkusen is seeking to keep the Bundesliga title fight going after its shock cup exit

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APRIL 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Injured again Ito has suffered a recurrence of a fracture in his right metatarsal during Saturday's 3-2 win against St. Pauli. He will be out for a lengthy period, the club announced.

Impact Ito will be out for the time being after suffering a setback to his right metatarsal injury in Saturday's game. This is a significant blow for the team following other injuries in Bayern's defense. Raphael Guerreiro will take on a larger role for the upcoming matches.

MARCH 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bayern Munich's Hiroki Itō suffers recurrence of foot injury in another blow for team's defense

Bayern Munich defender Hiroki Itō is out indefinitely with another serious foot injury, adding to the team’s defensive woes ahead of its Champions League quarterfinal against Inter...

MARCH 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Bayern restores 6-point Bundesliga lead but far from impressive in win over St. Pauli

Leroy Sané has scored twice and Harry Kane has added to his Bundesliga-best tally as Bayern Munich restored its six-point lead by beating St. Pauli 3-2

MARCH 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Canada's Alphonso Davies tears ACL, agent says he was 'pressured' to play vs. USA

Alphonso Davies suffered a torn ACL while playing in the Concacaf Nations League for Canada, and now his agent is criticizing Canada Soccer...

MARCH 26, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Canada's Alphonso Davies tears ACL, agent says he was 'pressured' to play vs. USA

Bayern Munich's Hiroki Ito Makes History With Goal Against Eintracht Frankfurt Bayern Munich cruised to a 4-0 win over third-place Eintracht Frankfurt, restoring their eight-point lead at the top of the Bundesliga. Mich...

FEBRUARY 24, 2025 • SI.COM

Nets rare goal Ito scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 4-0 win against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Ito got in on the goalscoring fun during Sunday's one-sided win, netting a nice goal to put the match well and truly out of reach for Frankfurt. Ito will be rotated in the backline, with Bayern looking to stay healthy in all competitions. When starting Ito is a stout defender with a bit of offensive upside, especially as the Bavarians tend to control the match.

FEBRUARY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Makes debut for Bayern Ito made his official debut for Bayern since joining in the summer, following full recovery from his long-term foot injury. He contributed two clearances in 12 minutes during Wedne...

Impact Ito has returned on the pitch in Wednesday's game, playing his first minutes with the squad this season after recovering from a long-term foot injury sustained during preseason following his move to the club. He will need additional games to regain full fitness and is expected to compete with Dayot Upamecano and Kim Min-Jae for starting spots in central defense before the end of the season.

FEBRUARY 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Completes parts of team training Ito (foot) was included in portions of team training Tuesday, according to his club.

Impact Ito received a major update Tuesday, with the defender making a huge step in his recovery after training with the team in parts. This should be leaving him with a return soon, likely only taking a few more weeks. That said, the defender should be expected to return in February.

FEBRUARY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Few more weeks until return Ito (foot) has resumed training but remains six to eight weeks away from returning, according to coach Vincent Kompany. "Ito had a complicated injury, so I don't want to put too mu...

Impact Ito has yet to make his debut for Bayern Munich after joining the club this summer. He suffered a metatarsal fracture during preseason and has since undergone two surgeries. Coach Vincent Kompany emphasized caution due to the severity of the injury and estimated a return timeline of six to eight weeks. Once fully fit, Ito is expected to compete for a starting role in central defense alongside Kim Min-Jae and Dayot Upamecano.

JANUARY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes second surgery Ito (foot) underwent a second surgery, Bayern announced Tuesday.

Impact Ito is set for an extended period on the sideline after undergoing a second surgery on his foot. The defender could be out until after the Christmas break, though Bayern provided no clear timeline on his recovery.

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers setback Ito (foot) suffered a setback and is expected to resume training around the November international break, according to sporting director Christoph Freund. "Hiroki had a small setba...

Impact Ito will take a bit longer for a return than expected, with the defender suffering a setback this past week. However, he is starting to make progress again, expected to start training again around the international break. That said, he will likely eye a return after the international break, although that could be too soon.

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Trains with ball Ito (foot) was training with the ball Monday, according to his club.

Impact Ito has made huge progress in his recovery program, as the defender returned to training Monday. This leaves him in a solid spot, likely needing a few more weeks before a return. That said, he could be fit following the international break to face Stuttgart on Oct. 19.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to grass Ito (foot) was able to return to the grass with individual training Friday.

Impact Ito has been recovering from a broken foot for the last two months, making his first steps on the grass for the first time since. He is still a few weeks along from making a come back to the pitch, aiming to return in early October. The defender has started 25 times in 26 Bundesliga appearances with Stuttgart last season, totaling two assists with 78 clearances, 29 interceptions with 17 blocks.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set to miss several weeks Ito is set to miss the next couple of weeks due to a metatarsal fracture, according to his club.

Impact Ito's first match in a Bayern kit did not go to plan, with the defender leaving the field early due to a fracture in his foot. This is a brutal blow, as it will force him to miss the start of the season, likely returning in around a month or two. He wasn't likely to hold a starting spot, so this is the biggest loss. However, they will hope to have him back quickly as a depth option.

JULY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bayern Munich signs Japan defender Hiroki Ito in first new arrival since hiring Kompany as coach

Bayern Munich has signed Japan defender Hiroki Ito from German rival Stuttgart in a move that is expected to mark the start of a wider overhaul of Bayern’s squad

JUNE 13, 2024 • Associated Press

Joins Bayern Munich Ito has signed with Bayern Munich until the end of the 2027/28 season, the club announced Thursday.

Impact Bayern Munich had been linked with several defenders, and Ito will certainly add depth at the back for a Bayern squad that will look to recover their place as Germany's best team in 2024/25. Ito made 26 appearances (25 starts) for Stuttgart during the 2023/24 Bundesliga season, racking up 78 clearances, 29 interceptions, 19 tackles and two assists.

JUNE 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Busy once more Ito made 26 appearances (25 starts) during the Bundesliga.

Impact Ito's role lapsed at times due to the Asian Cup and some injury issues but on the whole he remained one of the most important parts of the starting XI. The defender continues to play a major role in the center of the defense as well as occasionally at left-back. With a Champions League spot secure Ito will likely remain in Stuttgart.

MAY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Busy off bench Ito played 21 minutes off the bench and created two chances during Saturday's 3-0 win over Union Berlin.

Impact Ito picked up a back injury while on international duty with Japan but seemingly avoided any serious issues. While he wasn't fit to start Ito still came on for the final 20 minutes and looked his usually impressive self. Maximilian Mittelstadt should be back on the bench before Saturday's clash with Hoffenheim as Ito is likely to remain the top choice at left-back.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picked up back injury Ito (back) did not play the two international matches with Japan as he will be game time decision for Saturday's clash with Union Berlin. "Hiroki didn't play in both of Japan's gam...

Impact Ito has kept his starting left back role to start the season, totaling two assists with 12 crosses (five won) and 12 clearances in seven matches. If the defender needs to sit out, then Anthony Rouault could slide into his position if needed.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in three crosses Ito took an off target shot, crossed three times (two accurate) and created a chance during Saturday's 3-1 win over Wolfsburg.

Impact Ito was a part of the Stuttgart back line that conceded just once during Saturday's win, leading the team with three crosses. The fullback doesn't have a goal involvement in his last four matches, but has crossed seven times, created three chances and taken six shots over the same amount of games.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists against Freiburg Ito assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 5-0 win over SC Freiburg. In addition, he was given a yellow c...

Impact Ito assisted Sehrou Guirassy in the 19th minute. He performed his defensive duties very well as he recorded three clearances and one interception. He has recorded two assists in three games this season and and has taken three shots as well.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Extends contract with Stuttgart Ito signed a contract extension until 2027 with Stuttgart on Wednesday.

Impact Ito's extension was a big one for the club as he has been their normal starting left back for the past two seasons. The 24-year-old has only improved with the club so far, amassing five goal contributions to go along with 76 crosses (19 accurate), 37 chances created and 84 tackles in his 60 appearances for the team. Ito should be looked at as a normal starter for the rest of the season at Stuttgart.

AUGUST 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists opening goal Ito had an assist while taking two off target shots, crossing twice inaccurately and creating two chances during Saturday's 5-0 win over Bochum.

Impact Ito set up Sehrou Guirassy in the 18th minute assisting the opening goal of the match for Stuttgart. Ito started at left-back in the match ahead of Borna Sosa, but is a bit of Swiss army knife for the club as he can also slot into the heart of defense and midfield when needed.

AUGUST 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Bayern restores 6-point Bundesliga lead but far from impressive in win over St. Pauli

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Bayern Munich signs Japan defender Hiroki Ito in first new arrival since hiring Kompany as coach