Kō Itakura

Japan · #4 · Centre-back

Captain of Japan national team after Endo's withdrawal.

Kō Itakura — 2026 World Cup profile

• NationJapan · Group F
• PositionCentre-back
• Shirt number#4
• Age29 (born January 27, 1997)
• ClubAFC Ajax
• Club leagueEredivisie · Netherlands
• NationalityJapan
• BirthplaceJapan
• International caps41 (pre-tournament)
• Height188 cm

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