Ko Itakura, Ajax’s first Japanese player, reveals his secret weapon for staying injury-free: his personal Japanese chef! Discover how the Ajax defender uses authentic Japanese cuisine to optimize his performance and prevent injuries.
In this exclusive insight, learn about:
🍱 Why Itakura brought his own chef from Japan to Amsterdam
⚽ How proper nutrition helps prevent football injuries
Ajax’s popularity in Japan and Japanese football culture
🏨 The best Japanese restaurants in Amsterdam according to Itakura
數 His favorite dish: Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ)
Itakura explains: “Food is important for an athlete to prevent injuries. I don’t want to get injured, so I have my chef use a hotel kitchen to cook for me.”
From FC Groningen to Borussia Mönchengladbach and now Ajax Amsterdam, see how this Japanese defender has evolved both as a player and as a person over his 7 seasons in European football.
Restaurants mentioned:
– Yamazato
– Okura Hotel Teppanyaki
– Kanata Yakiniku Restaurant
This video provides unique insights into the lifestyle of a professional footballer and how cultural food traditions can enhance athletic performance at the highest level.
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