# Junya Ito performance at KRC Genk

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/junya-ito-performance-at-krc-genk
> Updated: 2026-08-28T19:13:19.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Japanese midfielder Junya Ito has demonstrated strong form for Belgian club KRC Genk. During an August 2 test match against Dutch side FC Twente, Ito scored one goal and provided an assist in a 2-1 victory, earning praise for his speed and potential.

Following this performance, Ito secured his first goal of the competitive season during a 4-0 Belgian Pro League victory against Beerschot on August 28. Playing from his preferred right-wing position, he scored the team’s second goal in the 19th minute after forcing a turnover and finishing with a left-footed shot. Fellow Japanese player Ayumu Yokoyama also featured in the match, starting for Genk before being substituted in the 71st minute.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-28: Junya Ito scores first goal of season in KRC Genk victory

Japanese forward Junya Ito scored his first goal of the season as KRC Genk defeated Beerschot 4-0 in the Belgian Pro League.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/junya-ito-scores-first-goal-of-season-in-krc-genk-victory

### 2026-08-05: Japanese footballers in Europe: Junya Ito's brace highlights success amid past disappointments

Junya Ito scored and assisted in Genk's 2‑1 win over Twente, while a review notes past disappointments of Japanese players abroad, notably Shunsuke Nakamura’s brief, goalless spell at Espanyol.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/japanese-footballers-in-europe-junya-itos-brace-highlights-success-amid-past-disappointments

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