Shō Itō is a professional footballer from Japan who plays as a forward.
He represented Japan's under-20 team at the 2006 AFC Youth Championship.
In 2006, Itō impressed Arsène Wenger during a trial at Arsenal, but a work permit issue prevented his transfer.
Biography
Early Life and Development
Shō Itō is a talented Japanese professional footballer known for his role as a forward. He began his football journey with the Japan national under-20 team, where he showcased his skills at the 2006 AFC Youth Championship, marking the start of his promising career.
Career Highlights
In August 2006, Itō caught the attention of English club Arsenal during a trial, impressing the legendary manager Arsène Wenger. Unfortunately, his work permit application did not succeed, leading him to sign a three-and-a-half-year contract with French club Grenoble Foot 38 in January 2007. He played there until 2010 before moving to Shimizu S-Pulse, where he continued to develop his game until 2014. Following his time at Shimizu, Itō joined Yokohama F. Marinos, where he played until 2018. Throughout his career, he has also represented the Japan men's national football team, contributing to the sport at various levels.
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Career & Clubs
In August 2006, Ito received a trial from English club Arsenal, where he impressed manager Arsène Wenger. However, his work permit application fell through, and in January 2007, he signed a three-and-a-half-year contract with French club Grenoble.
Club
As of 23 October 2022
International
Appearances in major competitions
- Club
- Shimizu S-Pulse (2010–2014)
- Club
- Grenoble Foot 38 (2007–2010)
- Club
- Japan men's national football team
- Club
- Yokohama F. Marinos (2014–2018)
- Club
- Japan national under-20 association football team (2005–2006)
- Club
- Matsumoto Yamaga FC
Clubs
- Japan men's national football teamcurrent
- Matsumoto Yamaga FCcurrent
- Japan national under-20 association football team2005–2006
- Grenoble Foot 382007–2010
- Shimizu S-Pulse2010–2014
- Yokohama F. Marinos2014–2018
Played together with
Abdel LamanjeGrenoble Foot 38 · 2010–2011- Abdeljalil HaddaYokohama F. Marinos · 2000–2000
Abdellah ZoubirGrenoble Foot 38 · 2013–2013- Abdelmalek CherradGrenoble Foot 38 · 2012–2013
- Abdoulaye CamaraGrenoble Foot 38 · 2003–2005
Achille AnaniGrenoble Foot 38 · 2020
Ademilson Braga Bispo JuniorYokohama F. Marinos · 2015–2015- Ademir SantosShimizu S-Pulse · 1992–1996
- Adhemar Ferreira de Camargo NetoYokohama F. Marinos · 2005–2005
Ado OnaiwuYokohama F. Marinos
Ahn Jung-hwanShimizu S-Pulse · 2002–2003- Ahn Jung-hwanYokohama F. Marinos · 2004–2005
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Identifiers & aliases
Sho Ito is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a forward for Yokohama FC. He represented Japan's under-20 team at the 2006 AFC Youth Championship.
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