Their 2026 World Cup
A goal against Tunisia in four appearances for Japan.
Match by match
J. Ito played 3 matches for Japan: 2 as a starter and 1 off the bench. His only goal came in the group stage (Group F) against Tunisia.
| Round | Match | His game |
|---|---|---|
| Group F | vs Tunisia 4-0 | Started, played the full match · 1 goal |
| Group F | vs Sweden 1-1 | Came on in the 67′ |
| Round of 32 | vs Brazil 1-2 | Started, off on 78′ |
Biography
Junya Itō (伊東 純也, Itō Jun'ya; born 9 March 1993) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a winger or a forward for EFL Championship side Bolton Wanderers and the Japan national team.
Early club career After attending Kanagawa University for four years, Itō first became a Special Designated Player for Ventforet Kofu, and obtained a new contract with the J1 League side. His first professional season attracted attention from Chiba-based Kashiwa Reysol, which signed him in January 2016. On 31 January 2019, Itō moved from Kashiwa Reysol to Genk on a one-year loan. On 18 September, he made his Champions League debut as a starter in the group stage match against Red Bull Salzburg. On 30 March 2020, Itō signed permanently with Genk on a three-year contract.
Stade Reims and return to Genk On 29 July 2022, Itō joined Ligue 1 club Reims. On 23 October, he scored the winner in a 2–1 victory against Auxerre. In the 2023–24 Ligue 1 opening game on 12 August 2023, Itō scored a stunning opening goal against Marseille, but Reims eventually lost 2–1.
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