Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Footballer |
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| Nationality | Japan |
| Date of Birth | 20/05/1997 |
| Age | 29 years |
| Birthplace | Hita, Ōita |
Latest News about Kaoru Mitoma
31/05/2026
Kaoru Mitoma was ruled out of Japan's squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup due to his hamstring injury. Coach Hajime Moriyasu confirmed that medical assessments indicated it would be difficult for Mitoma to recover fully during the tournament, leading to Takehiro Tomiyasu being recalled to the squad.
09/05/2026
Kaoru Mitoma sustained a hamstring injury during Brighton & Hove Albion's 3-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League. He fell while grasping his left hamstring in the 56th minute and limped off the pitch, requiring medical attention.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Japanese professional footballer who plays as a left winger for Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion. Known for his exceptional dribbling skills and pace. Made a significant impact at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, assisting in comeback victories against Germany and Spain. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5'10" (178 cm) |
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| Weight | 161 lbs (73 kg) |
| Position | Left Winger / Midfielder |
| Preferred Foot | Right |
Educational Qualification(s)
| University | University of Tsukuba |
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| Field | Sports Science |
Personal Life
| Childhood | Born in Hita, Ōita. Grew up in Miyamae-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa. Parents were sports enthusiasts: father was a track and field athlete and mother played volleyball. Recognized as a skilled dribbler from childhood. |
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Career
| Early Career | Joined Kawasaki Frontale academy as a youth player. After high school graduation at age 18, chose to pursue university education instead of signing with Kawasaki's senior team. |
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| International | Represented Japan at the FIFA World Cup 2022 and Olympic Football Tournament 2020. Debuted for Japan senior squad during 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification. Ruled out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup due to a hamstring injury sustained in May 2026. |
Style Quotient
| Playing Style | Exceptional dribbler known for pace and ability to beat defenders off the dribble. Versatile winger capable of creating and scoring goals. |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/kaoru.m.0520/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Chose to attend University of Tsukuba instead of joining Kawasaki Frontale's senior team, believing university would provide better development | |
| 2. Studied sports science at university while developing his football career | |
| 3. Had a unique path to professional football compared to typical academy-only players | |
| 4. Performed at league MVP level in his first year with Kawasaki Frontale despite being a rookie |