Mitoma is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a left-winger for the English club Brighton & Hove Albion and for the national team of Japan. He is a prolific winger with amazing dribbling ability. He can shoot from a long range in addition to his pace.
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| Quick Facts | |
| Full Name: | Kaoru Mitoma |
| Date of Birth: | May 20, 1997 |
| Birth Place: | Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan |
| Nationality: | Japanese |
| Position: | Left-Winger |
| Club: | Brighton & Hove Albion F.C |
| Height: | 1.78 m |
| Weight: | 73 kg |
| Parents: | N/A |
| Siblings: | N/A |
| Wife: | N/A |
| Net Worth: | $5 million |
| Career Statistics | |
| 2007-2015 | Kawasaki Frontale (Youth Career) |
| 2016-2019 | University of Tsukuba (Youth Career) |
| 2020-2021 | Kawasaki Frontale |
| 2021- | Brighton & Hove Albion |
| 2021-2022 | Union SG (loan) |
| National Team Career | |
| 2018 | Japan U21 |
| 2017-2021 | Japan U23 |
| 2021- | Japan |
Early Life
Mitoma was born Kaoru Mitoma on May 20, 1997 in Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan
Career
Mitoma began his football career at the youth level with Kawasaki Frontale and was later promoted to the under-18 team.
He got a professional contract with Kawasaki Frontale senior team in July 2018. He made his professional debut on the opening matchday of the 2020 J1 League.
Mitoma joined the English club Brighton & Hove Albion on a four-year deal, on August 10, 2021. He went on loan to Union SG for the first year at the club. He scored his first goal for Union SG on October 16, 2021, and also scored a hat-trick in a 4-2 home win against Seraing.
He made his premier league debut for Brighton in a goalless draw with Newcastle United on August 13, 2020, where he came on as a substitute for Leandro Trossard at the 75th minute.
On the international level, Mitoma represented Japan at the under-21 and under-23 levels before being called up to the senior team in November 2021 for the 2022 World Cup qualifiers. He made his debut in a 1-0 away victory against Oman in November 16. He scored his first two international goals in a 2-0 win over Australia at the world cup qualifier, where he came on as a substitute. He was part of the squad that represented Japan at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
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Achievements
Mitoma won the J1 League (2020), Emperor’s Cup (2020), and Japanese Super Cup (2021) with Kawasaki Frontale.
Social Media
Mitoma is not active social media.
Net Worth
Mitoma earns his career as a footballer. He has a market value of €8.50 million based on stats from Transfermarkt. He earns a salary of £1,040,000 per year and has an estimated net worth of $5 million.
Frequently asked questions
Below are some frequently asked questions about Kaoru Mitoma:
Who is Kaoru Mitoma?
Mitoma is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a left-winger for the English club Brighton & Hove Albion and for the national team of Japan.
How old is Kaoru Mitoma?
He was born on May 20, 1997.
Where is Kaoru Mitoma from?
He is from Kawasaki, Japan.
What is Mitoma height?
He stands at a height of 1.78 m.
Is Mitoma married?
He has not revealed his relationship status.
What is Mitoma’s Net Worth?
Kaoru Mitoma has an estimated net worth of $5 million.
