Kaoru Mitoma

Kaoru Mitoma Biography
Full Name Kaoru Mitoma
Age 26 Years old.
Birth Name Kaoru Mitoma
Birth Date 1997-05-20
Gender Male

Kaoru Mitoma is a Japanese professional football player who plays for Premier League club Brighton & Hobe Albion and the Japan national team as a winger. Born in Oita, he grew up in the Kawasaki area and joined the Frontale academy at the U10 level. With his impressive performances, he was offered a promotion from the U18s to the senior team coached by Yahiro Kazama but he chose instead the University of Tsukuba. In July 2018, he agreed on a professional contract with Kawasaki Frontale senior team starting in 2020. He spent three seasons at Kawasaki Frontale with whom he won one J1 League, Emperor’s Cup, and Japanese Super Cup. On 10 August 2021, he joined Premier League side Brighton & Hobe Albion on a four-year deal, joining Union SG on loan for the first year.

On the international level, Mitoma has represented Japan at various age levels. He has represented Japan at U21, U23, and the senior level. After being capped at the youth level, he was called up to the Japan senior squad for the first time in November 2021 for 2022 World Cup qualifiers against Oman. He made his senior international team debut for Japan on 14 November 2021. 


Kaoru Mitoma Biography

Kaoru Mitoma was born on 20 May 1997. His birthplace is Kanagawa, Japan. He holds Japanese nationality. Likewise, as per his birth date, his zodiac sign is Taurus. Detail about his parents has been kept secret and has not been disclosed yet. 

Who is Kaoru Mitoma married to?

Kaoru Mitoma recently married the love of his life, but his name has not been revealed. She was a lucky girl who has been his lover since college. After leaving their boyfriend and girlfriend for a few years, they took their relationship to the next level at a wedding in the first week of July 2022. Mitoma couldn't stop posting the most beautiful and happiest moments of his life to his official Instagram account.


How tall is Kaoru Mitoma?

Kaoru Mitoma stands at a height of 1.78m i.e. 5 feet and 10 inches tall. He has a bodyweight of 73kg. Moreover, he has an athletic body build. His eye color is dark brown and his hair color is black. His sexual orientation is straight. His other body measurement such as chest size, biceps size, and waist size is still got to get revealed yet. Overall, he has got a healthy body.

Kaoru Mitoma Football Career

Club Career

  • Born in Oita, he grew up in the Kawasaki area and joined the Frontale academy at the U10 level. 
  • With his impressive performances, he was offered a promotion from the U18s to the senior team coached by Yahiro Kazama but he chose instead the University of Tsukuba.
  • During his time at Tsukuba, he played in the Kanto University Soccer League where he was named to the all-league XI in his final three seasons while majoring in physical education. In addition, Tsukuba appeared in the 2016 and 2017 Emperor’s Cup tournaments making an upstart run to the round of 16 in the latter edition, upsetting J. League clubs YSCC Yokohama, Vegalta Sendai (against whom Mitoma scored a brace), and Avispa Fukuoka along the way. 
  • In July 2018, he agreed on a professional contract with Kawasaki Frontale senior team starting in 2020. He made his official pro debut on the opening matchday of the 2020 J1 League and quickly established himself after the league resumed following the COVID-19 outbreak, becoming the first rookie to reach double digits in goals in the first division since Yoshinori Muto. He spent three seasons at Kawasaki Frontale with whom he won one J1 League, Emperor’s Cup, and Japanese Super Cup. 
  • On 10 August 2021, he joined Premier League side Brighton & Hobe Albion on a four-year deal, joining Union SG on loan for the first year. He made his Union SG debut on 12 September 2021 in a 1-1 draw against KRC Genk. On 16 October 2021, he scored his first goal for the club where he scored a hat-trick in a 4-2 home victory over Seraing. During his loan spell at Union SG, he made 29 appearances for the club, scoring 8 goals and providing 4 assists in all the competitions. 

International Career

  • He has represented Japan at various age levels. 
  • He has represented Japan at U21, U23, and the senior level. 
  • During his time at Tsukuba, he was selected to represent Japan at the 2017 and 2019 Universiade tournaments, as well as the 2018 Asian Games and the 2019 Toulon Tournament with the U23 national team. 
  • After being capped at the youth level, he was called up to the Japan senior squad for the first time in November 2021 for 2022 World Cup qualifiers against Oman. 
  • He made his senior international team debut for Japan on 14 November 2021 in a 1-0 win against Oman in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers.
  • On 24 March 2022, he scored his first senior international goal for Japan, scoring twice in a 2-0 win against Australia in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers. This win confirms Japan's qualification for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. 


Kaoru Mitoma Net Worth 2022

Mitoma is a very successful footballer and his major source of earnings is from his football career. As of 2022, his net worth is believed to be around $1 million-$5 million where he received £1 million as a yearly salary from his current club. His income is from contracts, salaries, bonuses, and endorsements. His market value is around €2.50 million. With these massive earnings, he is living a luxurious lifestyle.