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🇯🇵 Japan · Vleugelaanvaller Star player

Kaoru Mitoma at the 2026 World Cup

Kaoru Mitoma is a star player for Japan at the 2026 World Cup. The 28-year-old vleugelaanvaller plays his club football at Brighton. He has 1 previous World Cup appearance.

67/100
Star score
Star player
Relative position within the global top 200 (60-74)
28 years old Brighton Group F 1 previous WCs

Kaoru Mitoma profile

Country
🇯🇵 Japan
Position
Vleugelaanvaller
Club
Brighton
Age
28
Number
#9
Group
F

Key strengths

Dribbel, snelheid, vleugelaanval, linkervoet voorzet.

Kaoru Mitoma at the 2026 World Cup — what to expect

Japan hope Kaoru Mitoma can make the difference at the 2026 World Cup. His role with the national team is key to their tournament campaign.

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Trivia

Begon zijn carrière laat in profvoetbal na universiteitsstudie.

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Frequently asked questions about Kaoru Mitoma

Which country does Kaoru Mitoma represent at the 2026 World Cup?

Kaoru Mitoma plays for Japan at the 2026 World Cup. Japan are in Group F together with Netherlands, Sweden and Tunisia.

What position does Kaoru Mitoma play?

Kaoru Mitoma plays as Vleugelaanvaller at Brighton. For Japan he usually plays the same role.

How old is Kaoru Mitoma during the 2026 World Cup?

Kaoru Mitoma is 28 years old during the 2026 World Cup. This is his 2nd World Cup appearance.

Which club does Kaoru Mitoma play for?

Kaoru Mitoma plays for Brighton.

What are Kaoru Mitoma and Japan's chances at the 2026 World Cup?

Japan hope Kaoru Mitoma can make the difference at the 2026 World Cup. His role with the national team is key to their tournament campaign.

Last updated: 2026-06-07

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