Kanako Ito
Kanako Ito is a talented Japanese association football player known for her midfield prowess.
She currently plays for Chifure AS Elfen Saitama, showcasing her skills in the Japanese league.
Ito has also represented the Japan women's national football team, contributing to the team's success.
Biography
Early Life
Kanako Ito was born on July 20, 1983, in Nerima, Tokyo, Japan. From a young age, she showed a passion for football, which would lead her to a successful career in the sport.
Club Career
Ito began her professional journey in 1999 when she joined NTV Beleza, a club that would later be known as Nippon TV Beleza. Her talent quickly became evident, as she was selected for the Best Eleven in both 2001 and 2002. After leaving the club at the end of the 2008 season, she made a return in 2010 and played until 2012. Following her second stint with Nippon TV Beleza, she played for several clubs, including Chifure AS Elfen Saitama, INAC Kobe Leonessa, and Nippon Sport Science University Fields Yokohama. As of 2018, she has been back with Chifure AS Elfen Saitama, continuing to contribute her skills as a midfielder.
National Team Career
Kanako Ito made her debut for the Japan women's national football team on August 5, 2001, at the age of 18, in a match against China. Her international career flourished as she was selected for the Japan U-20 national team for the 2002 U-19 World Championship. Over the years, she played a total of 13 games for the national team, scoring 3 goals until her retirement from international play in 2012.
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Career & Clubs
On August 5, 2001, when Ito was 18 years old, she debuted for the Japan national team against China. In 2002, she was selected by the Japan U-20 national team for the 2002 U-19 World Championship. She played 13 games and scored 3 goals for Japan until 2012.
Ito was born in Nerima, Tokyo on July 20, 1983. She joined NTV Beleza (later Nippon TV Beleza) in 1999. She was selected Best Eleven in 2001 and 2002. End of 2008 season, she left the club, but in 2010, she came back and she played until 2012. From 2013, she played for Chifure AS Elfen Saitama (2013-2014, 2016), INAC Kobe Leonessa (2015) and Nippon Sport Science University Fields Yokohama (2017). She is currently playing for Chifure AS Elfen Saitama from 2018.
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- Japan women's national football team
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- Chifure AS Elfen Saitama
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Kanako Ito is a Japanese footballer who has played as a midfielder. She plays for Chifure AS Elfen Saitama. She has also played for the Japan national team.
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