Dan Ito facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Dan Itō | ||
| Date of birth | 3 November 1976 | ||
| Place of birth | Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1991–1993 | Noboribetsu Otani High School | ||
| 1994–1997 | Sendai University | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1998–1999 | Vegalta Sendai | 30 | (2) |
| 2000 | Sapporo Shukyu-Dan | 10 | (4) |
| 2001 | Woodlands Wellington | (4) | |
| 2002 | Westgate | (1) | |
| 2003 | Saigon Port | ||
| 2004 | Kitchee | ||
| 2004 | Osotspa | 4 | |
| 2004 | Kitchee | ||
| 2005 | Penang | 5 | (3) |
| 2005–2006 | QAF | 4 | (1) |
| 2006 | Valencia | ||
| 2006 | QAF | 0 | (0) |
| 2006 | DPMM | 10 | (0) |
| 2007–2008 | QAF | (12) | |
| 2008 | Tuen Mun Progoal | 7 | (2) |
| 2009 | Windsor Arch Ka I | 9 | (8) |
| 2009–2011 | Churchill Brothers | ||
| 2011 | Rakhapura United | 8 | |
| 2011 | Manang Marshyangdi | ||
| 2012–2013 | Build Bright United | 7 | (9) |
| 2013 | Green Archers United | 7 | (0) |
| 2013 | Erchim | 18 | (12) |
| 2014 | Lao Toyota | ||
| 2014 | Yotha | ||
| 2015 | Thimphu | 2 | |
| 2016 | Colombo | 12 | (5) |
| 2017 | Ponta Leste | 5 | |
| 2019 | Rovers FC | ||
| National team | |||
| 2004 | Hong Kong League XI | 1 | (0) |
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Dan Itō (伊藤 壇, Itō Dan, born 3 November 1975) is a Japanese former professional football player. He played as a Midfielder. Itō is well-known for his amazing journey playing football in many different countries. His last team was Rovers FC in Guam.
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A Football Journey Across Asia
Dan Itō is famous for playing football in many different countries. He traveled and played as a foreign player in 19 countries or regions. These places are all around the Asian Pacific area.
Countries Where Itō Played
Itō played in many places, including:
- Australia
- Singapore
- Vietnam
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Brunei
- Maldives
- Hong Kong
- Macau
- India
- Myanmar
- Nepal
- Cambodia
- Philippines
- Mongolia
- Laos
- Bhutan
- Sri Lanka
- Guam
Playing for Hong Kong
In 2004, Itō also played for a special team called the Hong Kong League XI. This team took part in a tournament called the 2004 Carlsberg Cup.
Early Career and Clubs
Dan Itō started his football journey in Japan. He played for youth teams before becoming a professional.
Youth Teams
- From 1991 to 1993, he played for Noboribetsu Otani High School.
- From 1994 to 1997, he played for Sendai University.
Professional Start in Japan
Itō began his professional career with Vegalta Sendai.
- He played for them from 1998 to 1999.
- In 1998, he played 23 games and scored 2 goals.
- In 1999, he played 7 games.
- After that, he played for Sapporo Shukyu-Dan in 2000.
Moving to Other Countries
After playing in Japan, Itō started his long journey playing for many different clubs in various countries. He played for teams like:
- Woodlands Wellington in Singapore (2001)
- Kitchee in Hong Kong (2004)
- Penang in Malaysia (2005)
- Churchill Brothers in India (2009–2011)
- Erchim in Mongolia (2013)
- Colombo in Sri Lanka (2016)
- And many more teams across Asia.
