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Brighton · Friendlies · Midfielder · #22 · Japan · 28 yrs
K. Mitoma plays as a midfielder for Brighton. K. Mitoma is a represents Japan, 28 years old, midfielder, currently at Brighton. K. Mitoma wears shirt number 22 for Brighton. K. Mitoma was born in Kawasaki, Japan on 1997-05-20. K. Mitoma is 178 cm tall and weighs 73 kg. K. Mitoma's Sportra profile tracks season statistics across Friendlies, Kirin Cup, World Cup - Qualification Asia, Premier League - Summer Series, and other leagues. K. Mitoma's page brings together career clubs, trophies, injury history, multi-competition stats, and related news headlines. On Sportra you can explore K. Mitoma season statistics, transfer history, trophies, injury updates, and related news across every competition tracked in the profile.
| Season | Team |
|---|---|
| 2026 |  Japan JPN |
| 2025 |  Brighton BRI |
| 2025 | Japan JPN |
| 2024 | Brighton BRI |
| 2024 | Japan JPN |
| Date | Type | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-07-01 | N/A |  Union St. Gilloise GIL | Brighton BRI |
| 2021-08-11 | Loan | Brighton BRI | Union St. Gilloise GIL |
| 2021-08-10 | N/A |  Kawasaki Frontale KAW | Brighton BRI |
Japan JPNSeason intelligence
Profile as Midfielder: creator. Archetype: Wide creator. Season rating 7.3.
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It is important to say that Aston Villa were not the only team here to have lost key players over the summer; to play under the threat of further departures; to be without others because of injury. It has been a testing time for the Brighton manager, Fabian Hürzeler, who has said goodbye to Danny Welbeck, Jan Paul van Hecke and James Milner, among others.Hürzeler was without Carlos Baleba and Yankuba Minteh, officially because of injuries although their proposed moves to Manchester United and Liverpool, respectively, were surely a part of things. Kaoru Mitoma was out with a more cut-and-dried fitness issue. Continue reading...
Minteh targeted as replacement for Mohamed SalahWinger sidelined after recovering from leg surgeryLiverpool have had a £50m bid for Yankuba Minteh rejected by Brighton. The club are looking to add two wide forwards to Andoni Iraola’s squad before the transfer deadline, with their pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain’s Bradley Barcola continuing.Liverpool’s shortlist of targets also includes Minteh but Brighton, who have lost Danny Welbeck to Chelsea and have Kaoru Mitoma out injured, have rebuffed the approach for the 22-year-old winger. Continue reading...
Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler and captain Lewis Dunk have been speaking to the media before Thursday's Europa Conference League qualifier against Tromso at Romssa Arena (kick-off 18:00 BST). Carlos Baleba – the subject of an approach from Manchester United – Kaoru Mitoma and Stefanos Tzimas are doubtful starters due to injury and Yankuba Minteh is out. There could be starts for new signings Pascal Struijk, Luka Vuskovic and Promise David.
Iran were treated badly while two countries were debutants, but Saudi Arabia and South Korea should have done betterFor a while, it looked as if Asia’s biggest World Cup result was on and Japan were going to beat Brazil. A team full of energy, skill and verve looked superior to the South Americans and were sending out a statement to the rest of the world and also back home that a new dawn was indeed here. The second half wasn’t quite so good. The energy levels could not be sustained, the Samurai Blue dropped too deep and eventually they were undone in the 96th minute to lose 2-1 in this last-32 clash. Had four of the team’s best players – Kaoru Mitoma, Wataru Endo, Takumi Minamino and Takefusa Kubo – been available then it could have ended differently. In the end, Brazil’s strength in depth was a little stronger.More than usual, however, there was support from elsewhere in Asia, with fans desperate for some continental pride. “We are representing Asia. I know that other Asian teams are not as successful,” the Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu said before kick-off. “I would like us to be able to encourage other Asian teams as well, and we would like to be their hope.” Continue reading...
Why is Takefusa Kubo not starting for Japan vs Brazil today? Get the official injury update on the Real Sociedad star at the 2026 World Cup knockout stage. The highly anticipated Round of 32 clash between Japan and Brazil at Houston Stadium features a massive tactical missing piece for the Samurai Blue. Takefusa Kubo, the creative engine and Real Sociedad playmaker, has been left out of Hajime Moriyasu’s starting lineup for this do-or-die knockout match. The definitive reason behind his omission is a lingering left-knee injury. The 25-year-old midfielder originally sustained the injury during Japan’s intensely physical tournament-opening draw against the Netherlands, forcing him to miss the subsequent group-stage matches against Tunisia and Scotland. Kubo’s absence compounds an already devastating medical crisis for Japan. The Samurai Blue arrived in North America completely stripped of their core leadership group, with key stars Kaoru Mitoma, Takumi Minamino, and veteran captain Wataru Endo all ruled out of the tournament due to severe pre-camp injuries. Projected Recovery Time: When Will Kubo Return? Because this knee injury involves a bone bruise and localized swelling rather than structural ligament damage, Kubo’s 2026 World Cup campaign is not officially over. Neither the player nor the Japan Football Association (JFA) have locked in a rigid medical timetable, opting instead to monitor his progress day by day. If the Samurai Blue can orchestrate an upset against Brazil without him, the medical staff is circling Friday, July 3, or Saturday, July 4 as a realistic target window for his return. This timeline would make him available for a potential Round of 16 appearance, giving his knee the critical rest required to clear the remaining inflammation and handle full-contact training. Coach Hajime Moriyasu’s Verdict There was a late surge of optimism in the Japanese camp just 24 hours before kickoff. On Sunday, June 28, Kubo was cleared by the medical staff to return to light group training for the first time since the opening matchday. Heavily taped up, the winger even expressed confidence to local media, stating he felt “in a good state.” However, manager Hajime Moriyasu opted for maximum caution during his pre-match press conference, choosing protectiveness over rushing his star asset back into an intense environment against a physical side like Brazil: “I’m hoping for a speedy recovery and he’s doing everything he can to pick up his conditioning, [but] he will not play in the Brazil game.” Japan’s head coach Hajime Moriyasu (Getty Images). While Kubo has progressed enough to potentially earn a highly restricted, emergency seat on the substitutes’ bench, he lacks the competitive match fitness and tactical sharpness required to handle the tracking and defensive work rate demanded by the starting eleven. Tactical Adjustments: Who Fills the Void? Kubo’s absence forces a structural adjustment in Moriyasu’s transition blueprint. To compensate for the loss of Kubo’s elite half-space progression, the Samurai Blue will lean heavily on the technical versatility of Ritsu Doan. The tactical priority shifts toward maintaining a hyper-compact midfield block designed to disrupt Brazil’s passing channels before launching rapid counters through the wings.
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