Super Cup
2×
2021 · 2019
#22
Kaoru Mitoma is an attacker from Japan who plays for Japan, wearing shirt number 22. This season he has scored 1 goal and provided 1 assist in 5 appearances. Born in 1997, he stands 1.78 m tall.
Player information
Known as
K. Mitoma
Position
Attacker
Team
Japan
Nationality
Japan
Date of birth
20 May 1997
Age
29 years
Height
1.78 m
Weight
73 kg
Sex
Male
Shirt number
22
Season statistics
5
Matches
1
Goals
1
Assists
1
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Recent matches · last 5
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W
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Trophy cabinet · 6 won
J1 League
2×
2020 · 2018
Emperor Cup
1×
2020/2021
J-League Cup
1×
2019
Runner-up finishes
Runner-up finishes · 4: Kirin Cup (2022) · First Division A (2021/2022) · Tournoi Maurice Revello (2019) · Asian Games (2018)
Honours and individual awards
Kaoru Mitoma has won 14 individual honours across 8 different awards.
Player of the year awards
- Japan Pro-Footballers Association Awards MVP 2× 2022, 2023
Team selections
- IFFHS Asian Men's Team of the Year 2× 2023, 2024
Other honours
- EA Sports FC Premier League Team of the Season 2024–25
Monthly and one-off awards
- Premier League Goal of the Month 3× 2023, 2025, 2026
- BBC Goal of the Month 2× 2023, 2025
- Brighton & Hove Albion Men's Goal of the Season 2× 2023–24, 2024–25
- BBC Goal of the Season 2024–25
- The Athletic Premier League Goal of the Season 2024–25
Clubs and national teams · 2
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Japan National team -
The career of Kaoru Mitoma so far
Kaoru Mitoma's career began at Kawasaki Frontale. He moved to Brighton & Hove Albion in 2021 for €3m, to Union Saint-Gilloise in 2021 and then to Brighton & Hove Albion in 2022. He has won 6 trophies, including Super Cup, Emperor Cup, J1 League. He currently plays for Japan, with 1 goal in 5 appearances this season.
Career history · 3 transfers
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2022
Union Saint-Gilloise Brighton & Hove Albion
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2021
Brighton & Hove Albion Union Saint-Gilloise
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2021
Kawasaki Frontale Brighton & Hove Albion
Frequently asked questions about Kaoru Mitoma
What team does Kaoru Mitoma play for?
Kaoru Mitoma plays for Japan.
What position does Kaoru Mitoma play?
Kaoru Mitoma plays as an attacker, usually as a left wing.
How old is Kaoru Mitoma?
Kaoru Mitoma is 29 years old, born on 20 May 1997.
How tall is Kaoru Mitoma?
Kaoru Mitoma is 1.78 m (5′10″) tall.
How many goals has Kaoru Mitoma scored this season?
Kaoru Mitoma has scored 1 goal in 5 appearances this season.
Where is Kaoru Mitoma from?
Kaoru Mitoma is from Japan.
Which teams has Kaoru Mitoma played for?
Kaoru Mitoma has played for Kawasaki Frontale, Brighton & Hove Albion, Union Saint-Gilloise and Japan.
Where can you follow Kaoru Mitoma?
You can follow Kaoru Mitoma on Instagram (@kaoru.m.0520) and X (Twitter) (@kaoru_mitoma). These are the official verified profiles.
What shirt number does Kaoru Mitoma wear?
Kaoru Mitoma wears shirt number 22 for Japan.