Kaoru Mitoma Biography: Position, University, Thesis, Current Teams, University Degree

Kaoru Mitoma is a Japanese football star who plays as a winger for Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion, as well as the Japan national team.

Born May 20, 1997, in Kanagawa, Japan, Mitoma attended the University of Tsukuba, where he studied physical education.

During his college days, he played football in the Kanto University Soccer League with Tsukuba, and was named to the all-league XI.

Mitoma also played with the Japan under-23 national team at the 2017 and 2019 Universiade tournaments, the 2018 Asian Games and the 2019 Toulon Tournament.

Mitoma signed a contract with the Kawasaki Frontale in 2018, until 2021 when the Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion signed him into a four-year contract.

In the same year, the Union SG had loaned him for a season.

Kaoru Mitoma Position

Mitoma plays as a winger.

Kaoru Mitoma University

Mitoma attended University of Tsukuba.

Kaoru Mitoma Thesis

Mitoma wrote his final year university thesis on dribbling.

Kaoru Mitoma Current Teams

Mitoma currently plays for the Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion, and the Japan national team.

Kaoru Mitoma University Degree

Mitoma studied physical education at University of Tsukuba.

In 2022, Mitoma was named as part of Japan’s 26-man squad to represent the country at the FIFA World Cup.