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Kaoru Mitoma
三笘 薫
Left Winger
Brighton & Hove Albion
29 years old
178 cm
Right foot
Market Value
€22.0M
Contract Expires
Jun 30, 2027
Appearances
303
Goals
88
Assists
59
Minutes
19,266
Career Statistics
| Season | Competition | Apps | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/26 | EFL Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ↳ | FA Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| ↳ | International Friendlies | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| ↳ | Premier League | 25 | 3 | 1 |
| 24/25 | EFL Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| ↳ | FA Cup | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| ↳ | Premier League | 36 | 10 | 4 |
| 23/24 | EFL Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| ↳ | Europa League | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| ↳ | International Friendlies | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| ↳ | Premier League | 19 | 3 | 6 |
| ↳ | World Cup qualification Asia | 7 | 1 | 3 |
| 22/23 | AFC Asian Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| ↳ | EFL Cup | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| ↳ | FA Cup | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| ↳ | International Friendlies | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| ↳ | Premier League | 33 | 7 | 7 |
| 21/22 | Croky Cup | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| ↳ | International Friendlies | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| ↳ | JPL | 21 | 5 | 4 |
| ↳ | JPL Play-Offs I | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| ↳ | Jupiler Pro League | 21 | 5 | 4 |
| ↳ | Jupiler Pro League Champions' Play-Offs | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| ↳ | World Cup | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 20/21 | AFC Champions League (- 2024) | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| ↳ | International Friendlies | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| ↳ | J1 League | 20 | 8 | 4 |
| ↳ | Japanese Super Cup | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| ↳ | Olympic Games | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 19/20 | Emperor's Cup | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| ↳ | International Friendlies | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| ↳ | J. League Cup | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| ↳ | J1 League | 30 | 13 | 13 |
| ↳ | World Cup qualification Asia | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 18/19 | International Friendlies | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| ↳ | J. League Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 17/18 | Asian Games | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| ↳ | International Friendlies | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 16/17 | Emperor's Cup | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| 15/16 | Emperor's Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Transfer History
Undisclosed
Jun 30, 2022
Undisclosed
Aug 11, 2021
€3.0M
Aug 10, 2021
Tsukuba Univ.
Undisclosed
Feb 1, 2020
Tsukuba Univ.
Undisclosed
Jan 31, 2020
Tsukuba Univ.
Undisclosed
Apr 19, 2019
Tsukuba Univ.
Undisclosed
Jan 31, 2019
Tsukuba Univ.
Undisclosed
Aug 10, 2018
Tsukuba Univ.
Undisclosed
Jan 31, 2018
Tsukuba Univ.
Undisclosed
Sep 15, 2017
Frontale U18
Tsukuba Univ.
Undisclosed
Apr 1, 2016
Market Value History
| Period | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2026 — Oct 4, 2026 | €22.0M | €3.0M |
| Jun 3, 2026 | €25.0M | +€3.0M |
| Jun 2, 2026 | €22.0M | €3.0M |
| Mar 18, 2026 | €25.0M | €15.0M |
| Mar 9, 2026 | €40.0M | +€15.0M |
| Mar 8, 2026 | €25.0M | €15.0M |
| Jan 7, 2026 | €40.0M | +€10.0M |
| Dec 8, 2025 | €30.0M | €5.0M |
| Oct 16, 2025 | €35.0M | €5.0M |
| May 29, 2025 | €40.0M | €5.0M |
| Mar 13, 2024 — Dec 15, 2024 | €45.0M | €5.0M |
| Oct 8, 2023 — Dec 18, 2023 | €50.0M | +€18.0M |
| Jun 19, 2023 | €32.0M | +€10.0M |
| Mar 15, 2023 | €22.0M | +€13.5M |
| Dec 22, 2022 | €8.5M | +€2.5M |
Achievements & Trophies
Footballer of the Year
• Brighton & Hove Albion×2
Japanese champion
• Kawasaki Frontale
Japanese cup winner
• Kawasaki Frontale
Japanese Super Cup winner
• Kawasaki Frontale
International Career
JapanSenior
31
Caps
9
Goals
0
Assists
Debut: Nov 16, 2021
Japan U23U23
9
Caps
4
Goals
0
Assists
Debut: Dec 15, 2017
Japan U21U21
7
Caps
2
Goals
0
Assists
Debut: Mar 21, 2018
Japan Olympic TeamOlympic
5
Caps
2
Goals
0
Assists
Debut: Aug 14, 2018
Japan U22U22
1
Caps
1
Goals
0
Assists
Debut: Dec 28, 2019
Injury History
| Injury | Period | Days Out | Games Missed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamstring injury | May 10, 2026 - Jun 22, 2026 | 44 | 2 |
| Ankle injury | Mar 13, 2026 - Present | 5 | 1 |
| Ill | Dec 26, 2025 - Dec 28, 2025 | 3 | 1 |
| Foot injury | Oct 2, 2025 - Dec 3, 2025 | 63 | 9 |
| Foot injury | Oct 2, 2025 - Dec 8, 2025 | 68 | 10 |
| Heel problems | May 2, 2025 - May 9, 2025 | 8 | 1 |
| Heel problems | Apr 7, 2025 - Apr 18, 2025 | 12 | 1 |
| Back injury | Feb 23, 2024 - Jun 30, 2024 | 129 | 20 |
| Ankle injury | Dec 22, 2023 - Jan 25, 2024 | 35 | 8 |
| unknown injury | Nov 15, 2023 - Nov 29, 2023 | 15 | 3 |