Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Footballer |
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| Nationality | Japan |
| Date of Birth | 20/05/1997 |
| Age | 28 years |
| Birthplace | Hita, Ōita |
Latest News about Kaoru Mitoma
01/04/2026
Kaoru Mitoma scored the decisive goal in Japan's historic 1-0 friendly victory against England, marking Japan's first-ever win against England in a friendly match. The goal ended England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford's impressive run of 10 consecutive clean sheets, a record spanning 536 days and 922 minutes without conceding for his country.
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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 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 FIFA World Cup 2022 and Olympic Football Tournament 2020. Debuted for Japan senior squad in 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification. |
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 |