| Name | Kaoru Mitoma |
| Date of Birth | May 20, 1997 |
| Age | 25 Years |
| Nationality | Oita, Japan |
| Spouse | Unknown |
| Religion | Christian |
| Club | Brighton & Hove Albion |
| Position | Forward, Winger |
| Height/Weight | 5’10″/ 73Kg |
Kaoru Mitoma’s Early Life
Kaoru Mitoma is a Japanese professional football. Born on May 20, 1997, he plays as a winger for both the Japan national team and Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion. Not much is known about his early life and childhood as the player is very private about his life. However, it is generally believed he focused on dribbling in his college thesis.
In trying to reference the problems of fellow Kawasaki academy graduates Koji Miyoshi and Ko Itakura to get regular minutes with the senior team, Mitoma stated that he felt unqualified to play professional football at the age of 18. He always had this humble feeling that his teammates were better than him.
Kaoru Mitoma’s Parents and Family
No one knows Kaoru Mitoma Father’s name, and neither is there any information about Kaoru Mitoma’s mother. However, he reportedly has an elder brother who also plays football.
Kaoru Mitoma’s Age
In 2022, Mitoma celebrated his 25th birthday. Thus, as per his birthdate, his zodiac sign is Pisces.
Kaoru Mitoma’s Career
In his career, Mitoma has reached heights that ordinarily take a normal individual lifetime to reach. While specializing in physical education at Tsukuba, he also got to play a part in the Kanto University Soccer League. He was selected to the all-league XI in each of his final three seasons. When he still played football at Tsukuba, Mitoma was chosen to play for Japan’s under-23 national team at the 2018 Asian Games, the 2019 Toulon Tournament, and other events.
He signed a professional deal in July 2018 with the senior Kawasaki Frontale squad, which began in 2020. As the first youngster to score a brace in the top division since Yoshinori Muto, he made his professional pro debut on the first matchday of the 2020 J1 Competition and instantly established a name for himself after the league restarted after the COVID-19 outbreak. He played with Kawasaki Frontale for three seasons, where he earned one J1 League, a Japanese Super Cup, and an Emperor’s Cup.
On August 10, 2021, Mitoma signed a four-year contract with Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion after spending the previous year on loan with Union SG. On October 16, he scored his debut goal for Union SG. Mitoma earned his Premier League debut for Brighton on August 13, 2022, replacing Leandro Trossard in the 75th minute of a goalless draw against Newcastle United FC. On August 24, he made his debut, starting and playing 67 minutes of the team’s 3-0 EFL Cup second-round victory away to League One team Forest Green Rovers.
On October 29, he made his debut in the Premier League. He assisted Leandro Trossard’s goal in the fifth minute of the eventual 4-1 victory over Chelsea at home. A week later, in the Seagulls’ eventual 3-2 away victory over Wolves, he netted his first goal for the team by heading them even off a cross from Adam Lallana.
Kaoru Mitoma’s Net Worth And Earnings
Additionally, he receives a good income of almost £1,040,000 every year. His market value as of January 6, 2022, was $2.50 million.
Mitoma has amassed a great fan base on social media – the Brighton Forward has more than 138K Instagram followers.
Kaoru Mitoma’s Relationship
Not much is known about Kaoru Mitoma’s relationship. Sources say he is engaged to the “love of his life”. Also, the name of the lady he is engaged to is unknown.
Kaoru Mitoma’s Religion
Mitoma is a Japanese citizen who practices the Christian religion.
Kaoru Mitoma’s Style Of Play
Known to be a very fast thinker, Mitoma has a rapid acceleration that enables him to move past defenders. Mitoma is naturally a right footer, playing as an LM or LW position off the left. The Japanese forward has a quick dribbling ability that enables him to outrun his defender on the outside or inside of the 18-yard box.
Kaoru Mitoma’s Football Stats
For successful dribbles in 90 minutes of the 2022–2023 premier league season as of this writing, Mitoma has been ranked third, showcasing his superior skill in one-on-one scenarios. There are other factors at work in Mitoma’s game – it’s not just about his goals per GP. For instance, at the time of this writing, he is the only footballer in the Premier League to be among the top 10 in terms of goals scored and projected assists from open play .
Mitomahas a strong defensive game as well. As of this writing, he has won 14 of 17 tackles (82% success rate) this season.
Kaoru Mitoma’s Play At International Level
Mitoma has played for the Japan National Team at the U21 level, U23 level, and senior levels.
Kaoru Mitoma was selected on November 1 to represent Japan in the 26-man team for the FIFA World Cup in 2022. On November 16, he made his professional debut, entering the game as a sub in a 1-0 victory over Oman.
He contributed to AO Tanaka’s winning goal in the last group match, which Japan won against Spain on December 1 and got advanced to the round of 16. The goal was controversial; after initially being disallowed due to the ball leaving the field of play, VAR affirmed the goal, explaining that the ball’s curvature hung just slightly above the line.
Kaoru Mitoma’s Honours And Awards
Some of his honors and awards at Kawasaki Frontale include:
- Won the J1 League in 2020
- Won the Emperor’s Cup in 2020
- Won Japanese Super Cup in 2021
Kaoru Mitoma’s individual awards include:
- featured in the J.League Best XI in 2020
- Featured in the Japan Pro-Footballers Association awards: MVP, Best XI in 2022
Kaoru Mitoma’s Height/Weight
Kaoru Mitoma stands at 5’10” feet (1.78m). He has a body weight is 73 kg. He is known to have the physique of an athlete.
