Akira Ito facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Akira Ito | ||
| Date of birth | 19 September 1972 | ||
| Place of birth | Niiza, Saitama Prefecture, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1995-2001 2002-2003 2004 2005-2006 |
Fujitsu / Fujitsu Kawasaki / Kawasaki Frontale Omiya Ardija Sagan Tosu Tokushima Vortis |
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Akira Ito was a talented Japanese football player. He was born on September 19, 1972, in Niiza, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. Akira Ito played as a Midfielder during his career. This means he was a player who helped both defend and attack for his team.
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Akira Ito's Football Journey
Akira Ito had an exciting career playing for several different football clubs in Japan. He spent many years playing in the J. League, which is Japan's top professional football league.
Playing for Kawasaki Frontale
Akira Ito started his professional journey in 1995. He joined a team known as Fujitsu, which later became Kawasaki Frontale. He played for this club for many years, from 1995 to 2001. During this time, he helped the team in various matches. He was an important part of their midfield.
Moving to Other Clubs
After his time with Kawasaki Frontale, Akira Ito moved to other teams. In 2002, he joined Omiya Ardija, where he played for two seasons until 2003. He continued to show his skills as a midfielder.
In 2004, he played for Sagan Tosu. He spent one season there before moving to his final club.
Finishing with Tokushima Vortis
Akira Ito's last stop in his playing career was with Tokushima Vortis. He played for them from 2005 to 2006. After these years, he retired from playing professional football.
Throughout his career, Akira Ito played in many matches. He scored goals and helped his teams compete in the J. League. His dedication made him a respected player in Japanese football.
