Ko Itakura
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Match-by-match stats
Ko Itakura 2025/2026 season stats
As a right center back, Ko Itakura has appeared in 19 Eredivisie matches this season, totalling 1,380 minutes at an average rating of 6.92. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Eredivisie defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eredivisie | 19 | 1,380 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 6.92 |
 Champions League | 6 | 455 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 6.37 |
 KNVB Beker | 1 | 81 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5.80 |
| Total | 26 | 1,916 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 27 | 6.75 |
Eredivisie
Champions LeagueAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.10 | 72 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.07 | 37 |
| Shots | 7 | 0.50 | 38 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.20 | 51 |
| Shot accuracy | 43.0% | n/a | 76 |
| Shot conversion | 14.0% | n/a | 78 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.33 | n/a | 72 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.20 | 37 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.07 | 25 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Key passes | 3 | 0.20 | 10 |
| Chances created | 3 | 0.20 | 28 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.07 | 43 |
Ko Itakura has taken 7 shots with 3 on target (43% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 197 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 38th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Ko Itakura has 0 assists and 3 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 460 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 28th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 926 | 60.40 | 87 |
| Accurate passes | 860 | 56.10 | 92 |
| Pass accuracy | 93.0% | n/a | 99 |
| Long balls won | 30 | 1.96 | 42 |
| Through balls won | 1 | 0.07 | 94 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 12 |
| Backward passes | 93 | 6.07 | 53 |
| Passes (final third) | 70 | 4.57 | 27 |
Ko Itakura has completed 860 of 926 passes at 93% accuracy . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 87th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 5 | 0.33 | 47 |
| Dribble attempts | 9 | 0.59 | 44 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 58 |
| Duels won | 64 | 4.17 | 33 |
| Aerials won | 33 | 2.15 | 64 |
| Touches | 1163 | 75.80 | 85 |
| Possession lost | 93 | 6.07 | 3 |
| Dribbled past | 4 | 0.26 | 11 |
| Fouls won | 9 | 0.59 | 41 |
| Dispossessed | 7 | 0.46 | 59 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 0.20 | 17 |
Ko Itakura completes 5 dribbles at a 56% success rate and wins 64 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 18 | 1.17 | 22 |
| Tackles won | 9 | 0.59 | 13 |
| Interceptions | 19 | 1.24 | 70 |
| Clearances | 102 | 6.65 | 94 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 46 | 3.00 | 14 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 4 | 0.26 | 79 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.07 | 62 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 35 |
Ko Itakura makes 18 tackles and 19 interceptions , adding 102 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 77 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 22nd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 13 | 0.85 | 37 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.13 | 42 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 6.50 | n/a | 67 |
| Foul involvements | 22 | 1.43 | 32 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Ko Itakura has committed 13 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6.5 fouls.
Positions played
EredivisieMainly right center back (10 appearances), also at central midfielder (3) and left center back (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Ko Itakura previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Asia | 11 | 891 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 7.32 |
 World Cup | 2 | 129 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7.28 |
 Friendly International | 1 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.76 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly International | 2 | 150 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6.64 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bundesliga | 31 | 2,790 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 40 | 7.03 |
 DFB Pokal | 2 | 180 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7.12 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Asian Cup | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6.83 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga | 20 | 1,599 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 34 | 7.04 |
| DFB Pokal | 2 | 136 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6.94 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga | 24 | 1,981 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 29 | 6.82 |
| DFB Pokal | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7.14 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 2. Bundesliga | 31 | 2,670 | 4 | 0 | 17 | 42 | 7.19 |
| DFB Pokal | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7.24 |
About Ko Itakura
Eredivisie 2025/2026 season
This season in the Eredivisie, Ko Itakura has scored 1 goal across 19 appearances (16 starts), totalling 1380 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Ko Itakura has attempted 7 shots with 3 on target, a 43% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Ko Itakura has created 3 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 5 successful dribbles from 9 attempts (56% success rate). Ko Itakura has contributed 3 key passes and 4 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Ko Itakura has registered 18 tackles (9 won), 19 interceptions, and 102 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 860 from 926 pass attempts, a 93% pass accuracy rate. Ko Itakura has won 64 of 104 total duels.
Discipline
Ko Itakura has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 13 fouls and winning 9.
About Ko Itakura
Ko Itakura is a 29-year-old defender playing for Ajax in the Eredivisie, representing Japan. Ko Itakura is right-footed and wears the number 4 shirt. Born on 27 January 1997.
Most recent appearance
Ko Itakura's most recent match was away at Sweden on November 27th. Ajax drew 1-1. Ko Itakura played 39 minutes with a match rating of 6.65.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Ko Itakura and Ajax are next in action on December 31st against Vojvodina in the Europa Conference League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Vojvodina vs Ajax match preview.
Teammates at Ajax
Ko Itakura currently plays alongside Steven Berghuis, Dies Janse, Joeri Heerkens, Ko Itakura, Davy Klaassen, Maher Carrizo, Jorthy Mokio, Kasper Dolberg, Don-Angelo Konadu, Owen Wijndal, Marcos Leonardo, Aaron Bouwman, Caio Henrique, Rayane Bounida, Daley Blind, Youri Regeer, Maarten Paes, Youri Baas, Josip Sutalo, Paul Reverson, Oscar Gloukh, Anton Gaaei, Lucas Rosa, Mika Godts, Kian Fitz-Jim, Amourricho Van Axel-Dongen, Ahmetcan Kaplan and Oliver Edvardsen at Ajax.