Ko Itakura stats
Japan
Match-by-match stats
K. Itakura
M'GladbachDefender
K. Itakura vs VfB Stuttgart
4 games playedKo Itakura's next match is on Friday at 19:30 against VfB Stuttgart. See how Ko Itakura did in earlier matches against VfB Stuttgart.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
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| Apr 29, 2023 |
VFBvBMG
Friday 19:30Fri 19:30Before the next match
VfB Stuttgart v M'Gladbach, FridayWhat VfB Stuttgart allow right centre backs
Position stats20 appearances at RCB against VfB Stuttgart in their last 20 matches; league average from the Bundesliga.
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Odds OutliersKo Itakura 2026/2027 season stats
As a right center back, Ko Itakura has appeared in 4 Bundesliga matches this season, totalling 354 minutes at an average rating of 6.04. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Bundesliga defenders.
Attacking stats
Ko Itakura has taken 5 shots with 2 on target (40% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 71 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 83rd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Ko Itakura has 0 assists and 1 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 354 minutes. Ko Itakura has set up 1 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 35th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Ko Itakura has completed 152 of 172 passes at 88% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 38th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Ko Itakura completes 0 dribbles and wins 9 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (27th percentile).
Defending stats
Ko Itakura makes 2 tackles and 5 interceptions , adding 15 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 177 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 3rd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Ko Itakura has committed 4 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
BundesligaMainly right center back (4 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
M'Gladbach squad
I. Lidberg
28 yrs#3
F. Honorat
30 yrs#9
T. Kleindienst
31 yrs#11
S. Machino
27 yrs#18
N. Kühn26 yrs#19
R. Hack28 yrs#25
H. Bolin23 yrs#38
I. Manco Danfa19 yrs#39
K. Stöger
33 yrs#7E. Leopold26 yrs#8
F. Neuhaus29 yrs#10
P. Sander28 yrs#16
J. Castrop23 yrs#17F. Fleck19 yrs#27M. Nguefack18 yrs#34W. Mohya17 yrs#36
Z. Uno22 yrs#47
30 yrs
19 yrs
27 yrs
23 yrs
Japan squad
K. Shiogai21 yrs#7S. Saito21 yrs#7
Y. Soma29 yrs#7K. Tanimura28 yrs#9
J. Ito33 yrs#10
K. Nakamura26 yrs#11
Y. Suzuki24 yrs#14
T. Kubo25 yrs#14
A. Ueda28 yrs#18
R. Doan28 yrs#20
D. Maeda28 yrs#38
K. Goto21 yrs#42
K. Sano25 yrs#6
S. Tanaka24 yrs#13
D. Kamada30 yrs#18
A. Tanaka28 yrs#22
K. Sano23 yrs#24K. Matsuki23 yrs#27
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2026
| 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 | 2 | 137 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.64 |
2025/2026
| 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 |
Eredivisie
Champions League2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly International | 2 | 150 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6.64 |
2024/2025
| 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 |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Asian Cup | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6.83 |
2023/2024
| 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 |
2022/2023
| 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 |
2021/2022
| 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
Bundesliga 2026/2027 season
This season in the Bundesliga, Ko Itakura has featured across 4 appearances (4 starts), totalling 354 minutes. Ko Itakura has attempted 5 shots with 2 on target, a 40% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Ko Itakura has created 1 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. Ko Itakura has contributed 1 key passes and 2 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Ko Itakura has registered 2 tackles (1 won), 5 interceptions, and 15 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 152 from 172 pass attempts, a 88% pass accuracy rate. Ko Itakura has won 9 of 22 total duels.
Discipline
Ko Itakura has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 4 fouls and winning 3.
About Ko Itakura
Ko Itakura is a 29-year-old defender playing for Borussia Mönchengladbach in the Bundesliga, representing Japan. Ko Itakura is right-footed and wears the number 6 shirt. Born on 27 January 1997.
Most recent appearance
Ko Itakura's most recent match was at home against Uruguay on August 2nd for Japan. Japan won 3-1. Ko Itakura played 64 minutes with a match rating of 6.52.
Recent matches
- July 9th2-1 lossatFC Köln(0 mins)
- August 2nd3-1 winvsUruguay(64 mins, rating 6.52)
- April 14th3-4 lossvsFSV Mainz 05(84 mins, rating 6.44)
- February 13th5-0 lossatSC Freiburg(90 mins, rating 5.83)
- December 14th3-4 lossvsElversberg(90 mins, rating 5.77)
Next fixture
Ko Itakura and Borussia Mönchengladbach are next in action on December 10th against VfB Stuttgart in the Bundesliga. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the VfB Stuttgart vs Borussia Mönchengladbach match preview.
Teammates at Borussia Mönchengladbach
Ko Itakura currently plays alongside Franck Honorat, David Herold, Ko Itakura, Isac Lidberg, Daiki Hashioka, Kevin Stöger, Iaia Manco Danfa, Fritz Fleck, Wael Mohya, Mathieu Nguefack, Daniel Batz, Yukhym Konoplya, Jan Leszczyński, Tim Kleindienst, Nicolas Kühn, Shuto Machino, Florian Neuhaus, Jens Castrop, Robin Hack, Zento Uno, Jan Olschowsky, Tobias Sippel, Enzo Leopold, Joe Scally, Moritz Nicolas, Philipp Sander, Hugo Bolin, Lukas Ullrich, Fabio Chiarodia and Kevin Diks at Borussia Mönchengladbach.