Kaoru Mitoma

27-Year-Old Forward/MidfielderF/M
Brighton & Hove Albion
Premier

Japan

On bench Saturday
F/MBrighton & Hove Albion
May 10, 2025
Mitoma (heel) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Wolves.
ANALYSIS
Mitoma was expected to be an option Saturday and is, with the attacker seeing a spot on the bench to face Wolves. This is good news for the club as they head into the final games of the season, hopeful to see some starting time after testing his legs, as he has started in 28 of his 33 appearances this season.
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Option against Wolves
F/MBrighton & Hove Albion
May 9, 2025
Mitoma (heel) is an option for Saturday's clash against Wolves, coach Fabian Hurzeler said in the press conference. "Kaoru is back on the pitch. He has trained with the team so he will be an option for tomorrow."
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Dealing with heel injury
F/MBrighton & Hove Albion
May 4, 2025
Mitoma was not in the squad for Sunday's match against Newcastle due to a heel injury, coach Fabian Hurzeler said in a press conference, according to The Argus. "He just has problems with his heel and hopefully he will be back soon."
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Tallies goal in win
F/MBrighton & Hove Albion
April 28, 2025
Mitoma scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and three crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-2 win over West Ham United.
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Nets one in defeat
F/MBrighton & Hove Albion
April 20, 2025
Mitoma scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 4-2 loss versus Brentford.
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On Bench Saturday
F/MBrighton & Hove Albion
April 19, 2025
Mitoma (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Brentford.
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Chelsea could move for him
F/MBrighton & Hove Albion
February 20, 2025
Chelsea could attempt to sign Mitoma in the summer, according to Caught Offside.
ANALYSIS
Brighton are reluctant to part ways with Mitoma, but they might be forced to do so if they can't reach an extension, as the Japanese star is set to enter the final year of his contract. Mitoma has been one of the most consistent wingers in the Premier League this season, and Chelsea are willing to offer around $90 million to sign the electric forward.
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