Kaoru Mitoma (三笘 薫, Mitoma Kaoru, born 20 May 1997) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a left winger for Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion and the Japan national team. He is known for his dribbling ability.

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Mar 15, 2023 · Kaoru Mitoma’s journey to becoming a Premier League star has not been straightforward. Born in 1997, Mitoma joined the academy of his local J-League team Kawasaki Frontale, based between Tokyo and Yokohama. But after graduating from high school at the age of 18, he decided not to sign up for Kawasaki’s senior team.

Kaoru Mitoma. Club: Brighton Number: 22 Position: Midfielder Date Birth: 1997-05-20 (27 years old) Country: Japan

May 20, 1997 · View the player profile of Brighton & Hove Albion Midfielder Kaoru Mitoma, including statistics and photos, on the official website of the Premier League.

May 20, 1997 · Premier League League level: First Tier Joined: Aug 10, 2021 Contract expires: Jun 30, 2027 IMAGO Date of birth/Age: May 20, 1997 (27)

Jan 31, 2025 · The winger is the only Brighton player to have featured in all 23 Premier League games so far this season, with Fabian Hurzeler's side currently ninth in the table. He signed a contract extension ...

Jan 30, 2025 · Kaoru Mitoma has scored five goals in the Premier League so far this season Brighton have rejected a significant offer from Saudi Pro-League club Al-Nassr for Japan winger Kaoru Mitoma. The bid ...

Jan 30, 2025 · Brighton reject £54m (€65m) bid for Kaoru Mitoma from Al Nassr; it is understood the Japan international is not for sale; Saudi Arabian club eyeing up another move for a Premier League player ...

Jan 30, 2025 · Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr have approached Brighton & Hove Albion with a formal offer to recruit winger Kaoru Mitoma. The proposal submitted to the Premier League side for Japan international...