Ryotaro Ito

is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.

Club career Ryōtarō made his league debut for Urawa against Nagoya Grampus on 29 April 2016.

Ryōtarō made his league debut for Mito against Thespa Gunma on 24 September 2017. He scored his first league goal for the club against Kamatamare Sanuki on 11 March 2018, scoring in the 83rd minute.

Ryōtarō made his league debut for Oita against Kashima Antlers on 23 February 2019.

During his second spell at the club, Ryōtarō made his league debut for Mito against Machida Zelvia on 11 July 2021. He scored his first league goal for the club against Zweigen Kanazawa on 26 September 2021, scoring a penalty in the 40th minute.

Ryōtarō made his league debut for Albirex against Vegalta Sendai on 20 February 2022. He scored his first league goal for the club against Ventforet Kofu on 19 March 2022, scoring in the 31st minute.

Ryōtarō made his league debut for Sint-Truiden vs Standard Liège on 30 July 2023. He scored his first league goal for the club against KV Mechelen on 17 September 2023, scoring in the 63rd minute.

International career Ryōtarō made his debut for Japan against Thailand on 1 January 2024.

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Honours Urawa Red Diamonds J.League Cup: 2016 J1 League: 2016 Runner-up AFC Champions League: 2017

Albirex Niigata J2 League: 2022

Individual J2 League Best XI: 2022 Best XI: 2023 Belgian Pro League Team of the Season: 2025–26