Kaoru Mitoma: Bio, Age, Salary, Stats, Playing Style, Partner & Net Worth

Kaoru Mitoma Family and Early Life

The Brighton & Hove Albion forward was born in south of Tokyo in prefecture named Kanagawa in Japan, on May 20, 1997. The Kaoru Mitoma family lives in Kawasaki City, as their household eventually shifted to Kawasaki, Kanagawa. His parents' names are not disclosed in the public domain. It is said that Mitoma's father was a track and field athlete, which motivated him to play various sports in childhood. At a young age, he went on to join Kawasaki Frontale’s academy at the Under-10 level, carrying his dream and passion for football into a profession.

He then joined the University of Tsukuba, a footballing powerhouse. It was here that the Japanese midfielder wrote his thesis on dribbling, which is what he feels has allowed him to have such a great impact in the Premier League. In 2018, Mitoma signed a professional contract with Kawasaki Frontale, one of the powerhouses of the J-League, having occasionally joined the senior team’s practice sessions whilst he was at Tsukuba.

Kaoru Mitoma Net Worth

The 28-year-old is one of the top names in Japanese football. He has shown that he has a very high ceiling and a lot more to accomplish in his football career. Mitoma has accumulated decent wealth by playing professional football in Europe. Kaoru Mitoma net worth is speculated to be nearly £10 million - a large part of his capital drives from his salary and sponsorship deal. In addition to this, the Japanese international is a Puma-signed athlete and has been very key for their campaigns in Japan, starring in a number of advertisements. Similarly, Mitoma has also been brought on board by Google to promote its wide range of Pixel smartphones due to his immense popularity.

It is reported that the Brighton star man and attacking midfielder currently resides in a property in Brighton and Hove, East Sussex, England.

It is reported that he lives in a sophisticated place, reflecting his lifestyle and finances. Notably, he has refrained from posting pictures of the inside of his home or of his friends and family, mostly keeping things professional on all his social media. Away from the pitch, Mitoma leads a very simple life, often travelling back home to Japan during the off-season to blow off steam.

Kaoru Mitoma Salary and Contract Details

He is a star man for the Seagulls; therefore, the Japan International is their second-highest-paid player in the squad. Kaoru Mitoma salary is around £80,000 per week. It amounts to an annual salary of approximately £4.16 million. Owing to increasingly impressive performances and output, the player’s weekly wages and annual salary have increased substantially, which has been a result of his performances on the pitch for both Brighton and the Japan national team. The attacker has made a significant amount since signing his new deal, which has significantly bumped up his earnings since 2022. A year later, he signed a contract extension with an improved salary and a deal that runs until 2027.

Kaoru Mitoma Playing Style and Strength

Kaoru Mitoma has garnered a following and admiration from a host of Premier League clubs. Since his move to the Seagulls in 2021, Mitoma has lit up the Premier League with his superb close control and dribbling ability, which has troubled some of the best defenders across Europe. Mitoma is renowned for his technicality, composure, and dribbling ability are heavily relied upon by the team as an outlet and means of keeping the ball moving and having fluidity in their attack. His ability to charge forward with the ball and slide past defenders, from the wide flank, makes him a lethal winger. Mitoma's passing and vision help him in creating chances for his teammates. On top of that, his finishing and shooting skills are on par, complementing his technicality.

Kaoru Mitoma’s Girlfriend

Mitoma lives a very modest life and very rarely reveals insights into his personal life. The 28-year-old is active on social media; however, his posts are mostly related to his playing career and brand endorsements. Kaoru Mitoma wife is Kuria-san, the pair tied the knot in 2022 and have been married since then. For the most part, Mitoma has kept his relationship private, only revealing that he tied the knot with his college love interest and long-time girlfriend in 2022. The Japanese star is keen on keeping his romantic relationship away from the media and limelight.

Kaoru Mitoma Awards and Achievements

Kaoru Mitoma very quickly found himself representing his country at the youth level, making appearances at the Universiade tournaments in 2017 and 2019. He also played the 2018 Asian Games and the 2019 Toulon Tournament with the Under-23 national team. Thereafter, he was also called up to the senior team in November 2021 for the 2022 World Cup qualifiers against Oman. Notably, the winger got the break and was named in Japan’s 26-man squad that travelled to Qatar for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Even though his World Cup campaign with the Blues Samurai did not prove to be exemplary. He did manage to score a goal against Spain in the group stages.

Over the years, the Japanese attacker has become a regular name for his country's senior team, which is stacked with superstars. So far, he has secured 27 international caps for Japan while scoring 8 goals. With a growing troop of Japanese talent coming to the forefront, it will be interesting to see how the nation performs in the World Cup next year. Wherever the result may be, one can be certain that Mitoma will certainly be on the front lines trying to help his team.