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.

Dec 22, 2023 · Kaoru Mitoma will be missing during January while the Asian Cup takes place but he could be set to miss more games for Brighton due to injury suffered against Crystal Palace too

Dec 26, 2023 · During Brighton’s most recent outing, a 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Thursday (21 December), star man Kaoru Mitoma could be seen leaving the ground on crutches after suffering an ankle injury that forced the …

Feb 6, 2023 · Kaoru Mitoma is the latest Japanese football star to grace the Premier League and many believe he might be the best yet. The winger’s hot run of form continued on Saturday against Bournemouth when he scored the only goal of the game in the 89th minute to secure all three points for the Albion, heading in Jeremy Sarmiento’s cross past ...

May 20, 1997 · Kaoru Mitoma, 27, from Japan Brighton & Hove Albion, since 2021 Left Winger Market value: €45.00m * May 20, 1997 in Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan

Oct 20, 2023 · Kaoru Mitoma has put pen to paper on a new long-term contract at Brighton, the Seagulls have confirmed. The winger's new deal will see him remain at the club until 2027 and become one...

Feb 3, 2023 · Kaoru Mitoma came on and turned the game on its head with a stunning hat-trick to complete an incredible comeback. A 4-2 win sent the newly promoted side top of the Belgian First Division and...

May 20, 1997 · This is the record of Brighton & Hove Albion's player Kaoru Mitoma, showing his personal performance in all of his games against Tottenham Hotspur.

Feb 8, 2023 · Mitoma, 25, has been an instant fan favourite on the South coast but has gained an even larger fan base, from his clear deep understanding of the game, from the most avid football fans. The Japanese wrote a thesis on the effectiveness of dribbling when he …

Mar 15, 2023 · "Mitoma is a crucial part of the team for us because one-against-one in the last 25 metres, he’s one of the most important players,” the Italian told Brighton's website. As to what lies behind his skill at beating players, Mitoma suggests it is his ability to unsettle his opponents.