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Junya Itō (Japan), Midfielder, 70 caps, 15 international goals, model: 5.5% to score anytime at WC 2026

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Junya Itō

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#10 Midfielder KRC Genk (BEL) Japan

Junya Itō is a 33-year-old midfielder for KRC Genk (BEL) and Japan. He has earned 70 caps and 15 international goals for Japan. Our model puts Japan's title chance at 1% with a 80% shot at clearing the group stage at World Cup 2026.

70 Caps
15 Goals
6 Season goals
5 Assists
7.17 Form rating
Age33Height1.76 m (5 ft 8 in)Weight146 lbsMarket value€2.3M
Junya Itō at World Cup 2026
Betting Relevance
Anytime scorer angle Moderate
High shots volume Above average
Tournament form Below par
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Junya Itō · the model’s read

Junya Itō brings 70 caps and 15 international goals for Japan at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, lining up as a midfielder. At club level they play for KRC Genk (BEL). That record is the base the model weighs alongside current form and the strength of the group.

The model rates Itō's anytime-goalscoring probability at 5.5% at this tournament — a long shot read. That comes from an expected 0.15 goal contributions (xG + xA) over the projected minutes. Like every probability on the site, it is a long-run likelihood, not a guarantee that a goal arrives in any one match.

Junya Itō: World Cup 2026 Form

How Junya has rated match-by-match at World Cup 2026.

6.7
Avg rating 1 game · WC 2026
6.7
Last match vs Sweden
6.7
vs Sweden
23 min

Junya Itō: Tournament Form vs Career Baseline

Per-90 output at World Cup 2026 (1 game) alongside the career baseline (57 matches on record), so you can read current form against the track record.

World Cup 2026 6.7
vs
Career baseline 7.1
— Shotsper 90 min 1.72
— Shots on targetper 90 min 0.8
— Key passesper 90 min 2.69
3.91 Tacklesper 90 min 2.07
— Interceptionsper 90 min 0.71
3.91 Ball recoveriesper 90 min 3.97
35 Touchesper 90 min 62

At World Cup 2026, Junya is rating 6.7 — below his 7.1 career baseline.

Junya Itō: Career History

Club career, most recent first.

Genk
2019 - 2022
Kashiwa Reysol
2016 - 2020
Ventforet Kofu
2015 - 2015

Honours

The major titles and individual awards, grouped by competition.

1 TOTAL HONOURS
BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENTS
1× Belgian Pro League 2018-2019
HONOURS SNAPSHOT
1 League Titles
0 Cup Competitions
0 International
0 Individual Awards
League Titles 1
  • 1× Belgian Pro League
    2018-2019

Junya Itō: Quick Facts

#10Shirt number
33Age
1.76 m (5 ft 8 in)Height
146 lbsWeight
Yokosuka, Kanagawa, JapanBirthplace
KRC Genk (BEL)Club

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Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Junya Itō play?
Junya Itō plays as a Midfielder for KRC Genk (BEL). At World Cup 2026 they represent Japan.
How many caps does Junya Itō have?
Junya Itō has 70 international caps for Japan, with 15 international goals.
What trophies has Junya Itō won?
Junya Itō has won 1 career honour. Notable titles include Belgian Pro League (x1).
What is Japan's chance of winning World Cup 2026?
Our model puts Japan at 1% to win World Cup 2026 and 80% to advance from the group stage.
Which group is Japan in at World Cup 2026?
Japan are in Group F at World Cup 2026, facing Netherlands, Tunisia, Sweden.
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