K.R.C. Genk player Junya Ito was one of the most important players in the World Cup match between Japan and Netherlands. As a substitute, he contributed to the comeback of his team. Japan made it 2-2 in the final minutes of the game and thus did not leave empty-handed after their opening match at the World Cup. Junya Ito had to start on the bench, but was allowed to come on in the last half hour. With a few impressive actions, he helped to push the Netherlands back. His Belgian friends in Genk also enjoyed his performance. They are hoping for a starting place against Tunisia, although that is still a question mark. Jordi Caruso, a friend of Ito, knows that the coach likes to use him as a joker. Ito understands that role and is okay with it. Whether as a starter or substitute, Ito had already set his sights on the World Cup. His return to Genk was part of that ambition. Maxim Geurden, another close friend from Limburg, says that Ito had put everything in place for the World Cup. His diet, rest, even a personal masseur who came by every day, everything was aimed at peaking at the right moment. Ito is one of the most famous players in Japan, just like Kevin De Bruyne is in Belgium. He is in the top three of most famous players in the country. Even Japanese people who are not interested in football know who Ito is, according to Geurden. Not only fans, but also ordinary people - even housewives - recognize him immediately. Junya Ito has therefore played an important role in the World Cup match against Netherlands. His performance has helped his team and he has shown that he is a valuable player. K.R.C. Genk can be proud of their player. Ito's friends in Genk hope that he gets a starting place against Tunisia. That would be a nice reward for his hard work. Ito's future at K.R.C. Genk looks good. He has shown that he can be an important player and he will undoubtedly play a major role in the future of the club.