Hiroki Ito, born on 12 May 1999 (age 27), is a Japan international central defender with Bayern Munich, where he wears squad number 21. His market value is around £25.5m, according to Transfermarkt.
His career is still shaped most clearly by Stuttgart. Across three seasons there, Ito made 85 league appearances and scored twice, giving him the kind of regular senior football that tends to matter more than any tidy label attached to a defender. The 2021–22 season was his busiest in front of goal, with one goal in 29 league appearances.
Now at Bayern, Ito’s 2026–27 season has begun in a more limited role. He has made three appearances across all competitions, including one in the Bundesliga and two in the Champions League.
He has also remained involved with Japan this season, with four World Cup appearances and six in Asian World Cup qualifying. Ito’s career to date is a straightforward one: established at Stuttgart, moved on to Bayern, and still active internationally with Japan.
📈 Key stats and insights
