Sho Ito
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| Sho Ito | ||
| Personal information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Sho Ito | |
| Date of birth | July 24, 1988 (age 18) | |
| Place of birth | Kasugai, Aichi, Japan | |
| Height | 184cm | |
| Playing position | Forward | |
| Club information | ||
| Current club | Grenoble Foot 38 | |
| Youth clubs | ||
| 2004-2006 | Chukyo University Chukyo High School | |
| Senior clubs1 | ||
| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| 2007- | Grenoble | 1 (0) |
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1 Senior club appearances and goals |
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Sho Ito (伊藤 翔 Ito Sho; born July 24, 1988 in Kasugai, Aichi Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese football player who plays for Grenoble Foot 38 in France and represented Japan's Under-20 team at the 2006 AFC Youth Championship. Ito is dubbed the "Japanese Thierry Henry" for his size, technical abilities and pace, and is the first Japanese soccer player to go straight from high school to a European club.[1]
In August 2006, Ito received a trial from English club Arsenal, where he impressed manager Arsene Wenger.[2] However, his work permit application fell through, and in January 2007, he signed a three-and-a-half-year contract with Grenoble, a club owned by Index Corp, a Japanese mobile content provider.[3][4]
[edit] Club Career Stats
Last update: 12 March 2007
| Season | Team | Country | Division | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/07 | Grenoble Foot 38 |  France |
2 | 1 | 0 |
[edit] References
- ^ Takayuki, Yo. "http://www.asahi.com/english/Herald-asahi/TKY200702120086.html", Asahi Shinbun, February 12, 2007.
- ^ Scurr, Andrew. "Japan starlet set for Gunners", Sky Sports, August 31, 2006.
- ^ "Japan's Ito signs for Grenoble", Agence France-Presse, January 11, 2007.
- ^ Hernon, Matthew. "Feature: Japanese Trio Head To Europe", Goal.com, January 9, 2007.
[edit] External link
- Grenoble Foot 38 official site (French)
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