Kō Itakura
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Ko Itakura is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a centre-back or defensive midfielder for Bundesliga club Borussia Mönchengladbach and captains the Japan national team.
Itakura with Ajax in 2026
Itakura with Vegalta Sendai in 2018
Japan national football team
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The Japan national football team, also known by the nickname Samurai Blue, represents Japan in men's international football. It is controlled by the Japan Football Association, the governing body for
Kō Itakura
…is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a centre-back or defensive midfielder for Bundesliga club Borussia Mönchengladbach and captains the Japan national team. Known for his ball-playing ability, versatility, and defensive anticipation, Itakura began his career in the J1 League with Kawasaki Frontale before…
The 1998 World Cup match vs. Argentina in Toulouse, France
The 2002 World Cup match vs. Belgium at Saitama Stadium 2002 on 4 June
Japan against Brazil at Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund, Germany in the 2006 FIFA World Cup
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