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Japan international Kaoru Mitoma joined Albion in August 2021 on a four-year-contract, on undisclosed terms from J1 League team Kawasaki Frontale.
He spent the 2021/22 season on loan with Belgian first division side Royal Union Saint-Gilloise, linking up with the Brussels based side after a break following the Olympics in Tokyo. He made 29 appearances in all competitions for Union, being credited with eight goals and four assists.
Kaoru was part of the squad which missed out on bronze in their final match against Mexico, after a good tournament on home soil. Mitoma has represented his country at senior level, making his debut in November 2021.
Kaoru would quickly establish himself as a popular player for Albion with his exciting displays down the flank, before scoring his first goal in a 3-2 win at Wolves in November 2022.
He would break the record for most Premier League goals scored in a season by a Japanese player, finishing the 2022/23 campaign with seven goals, one more than the previous record held by Shinji Okazaki and Shinji Kagawa. He finished his debut season for Albion with ten goals and eight assists in 41 appearances in all competitions.
The winger would have an injury hit 2023/24, but he still managed three goals and four assists in 19 Premier League appearances. He signed a new contract in October 2023 that runs until June 2027.
His sensational solo goal against Wolves in August 2023 won the Premier League Goal of the Month award.
He spent the 2021/22 season on loan with Belgian first division side Royal Union Saint-Gilloise, linking up with the Brussels based side after a break following the Olympics in Tokyo. He made 29 appearances in all competitions for Union, being credited with eight goals and four assists.
Kaoru was part of the squad which missed out on bronze in their final match against Mexico, after a good tournament on home soil. Mitoma has represented his country at senior level, making his debut in November 2021.
Kaoru would quickly establish himself as a popular player for Albion with his exciting displays down the flank, before scoring his first goal in a 3-2 win at Wolves in November 2022.
He would break the record for most Premier League goals scored in a season by a Japanese player, finishing the 2022/23 campaign with seven goals, one more than the previous record held by Shinji Okazaki and Shinji Kagawa. He finished his debut season for Albion with ten goals and eight assists in 41 appearances in all competitions.
The winger would have an injury hit 2023/24, but he still managed three goals and four assists in 19 Premier League appearances. He signed a new contract in October 2023 that runs until June 2027.
His sensational solo goal against Wolves in August 2023 won the Premier League Goal of the Month award.
General
41
Appearances
2965
Minutes Played
32
Games Started
Attack
50
Tackles
4
Assists
37
Key Passes
Goals By Foot
11 Goals
0 Left Foot Goals
0 Right Foot Goals
Shots On Target
60.42% Success Rate
Distribution
Pass Direction%
23% Forward
7% Left
37% Right
33% Backward
Successful Passes by Area
27.6% Own Half
72.4% Opp. Half
Team Play
15
Shots Blocked
9
Clearances
0
Through Balls
15
Interceptions
Discipline
41
Fouls Committed
1
Yellow Cards
0
Red Cards
Player News
Tuesday 13 May 2025
Men's Goal of the Season | Kaoru Mitoma
Thursday 08 May 2025
Mitoma: I have to thank Bart Verbruggen for my goal! Kaoru's wonder strike against Chelsea secured him the trophy.
Wednesday 30 April 2025
Mitoma Cam | Kaoru's late leveller sets up dramatic West Ham finale
Friday 14 March 2025
Kaoru Mitoma wins Premier League Goal of the Month for February Japan international stunned Amex crowd with superb strike against Chelsea.
Thursday 06 March 2025
Brighton showboat | Mitoma, Minteh and Joao Pedro
Thursday 06 March 2025
Kaoru Mitoma's Chelsea goal up for Premier League award
Tuesday 25 February 2025
Every Angle | Mitoma and Pedro chips on the south coast
Monday 24 February 2025
Feature | Mitoma surprises Japanese Albion fan
Friday 21 February 2025
Albion help Japanese fan's dream come true
Monday 17 February 2025
Gallery: Mitoma magic photo reel Kaoru Mitoma's goal against Chelsea was something special. Here is a view of it as seen through the lenses of our club photographers.
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