is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a centre back or a left back for Bundesliga club VfB Stuttgart and the Japan national team.
Club career
After growing through Júbilo Iwata youth ranks, Hiroki Ito was promoted to the first team in 2018. He debuted as a pro in March 2018 in J. League Cup, and would soon make his first appearance in J1 League in August 2018.
On 20 May 2022, VfB Stuttgart exercised a purchase option which tied Ito to the club with a contract until June 2025. In August 2023, he extended his contract with Stuttgart until June 2027.
International career
Ito made his debut for the senior Japan national team on 2 June 2022, during a 4–1 friendly win over Paraguay. He scored his first goal for Japan against Peru on 20 June 2023.
Career statistics
Club
International
''Scores and results list Japan's goal tally first.
Honours
Japan U19
AFC U-19 Championship third place: 2018
Individual
Bundesliga Rookie of the Month: November 2021
References
External links
Hiroki Ito at j-league.or.jp
Hiroki Ito at jleague.jp (archived) Hiroki Ito at Júbilo Iwata Hiroki Ito at JFA