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K. Mitoma
BrightonForwardBefore the next match
Hull v Brighton, Sun 22 Nov
What Hull allow left wingers
Position stats18 appearances at LW against Hull in their last 20 matches; league average from the Premier League.
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Odds OutliersKaoru Mitoma 2025/2026 season stats
As a left winger, Kaoru Mitoma has appeared in 25 Premier League matches this season, totalling 1,723 minutes at an average rating of 6.75. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Premier League attackers.
Attacking stats
Kaoru Mitoma has taken 32 shots with 13 on target (41% accuracy), scoring 3 goals. That is a shot roughly every 54 minutes. Those shots are worth 4.1 expected goals (xG), 3.6 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 30th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Kaoru Mitoma has 1 assist and 31 key passes , creating 4 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 69 minutes. Kaoru Mitoma has set up 32 shots for teammates, worth 2.8 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 45th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
Kaoru Mitoma has completed 473 of 574 passes at 82% accuracy , plus 8 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 76th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
Kaoru Mitoma completes 28 dribbles at a 44% success rate and wins 82 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (39th percentile).
Defending stats
Kaoru Mitoma makes 18 tackles and 9 interceptions , adding 17 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 96 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 42nd percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
Kaoru Mitoma has committed 31 fouls and received 5 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6.2 fouls.
Positions played
Premier LeagueMainly left winger (19 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Brighton squad
K. Mitoma
29 yrs#7
S. Tzimas
20 yrs#9
G. Rutter
24 yrs#10
Y. Minteh
22 yrs#11
P. David
25 yrs#12
I. Osman
21 yrs#15
C. Kostoulas19 yrs#19
E. Ferguson
22 yrs#28
Z. Yohanna
19 yrs#36
F. Azeez
25 yrs#39
J. Hinshelwood21 yrs#8
P. Groß
35 yrs#13
C. Andrés
21 yrs#14
D. Gómez
23 yrs#25
Y. Ayari
23 yrs#26
M. O'Riley25 yrs#33
M. Yalcouyé
20 yrs#35
23 yrs
27 yrs
26 yrs
27 yrs
25 yrs
28 yrs
19 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Asia | 7 | 477 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 12 | 7.31 |
 Friendly International | 2 | 116 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 7.26 |
2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly International | 2 | 109 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6.70 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier League | 36 | 2,609 | 10 | 4 | 37 | 45 | 6.96 |
 FA Cup | 4 | 342 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 6.81 |
Premier League2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 19 | 1,488 | 3 | 4 | 25 | 13 | 7.17 |
 Europa League | 6 | 515 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 7.04 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.83 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 33 | 2,315 | 7 | 6 | 41 | 44 | 6.65 |
| FA Cup | 5 | 439 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 7.38 |
| Carabao Cup | 3 | 155 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.84 |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pro League | 26 | 1,540 | 7 | 3 | 25 | 33 | 7.10 |
2021
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 20 | 1,231 | 8 | 3 | 37 | 16 | 7.32 |
About Kaoru Mitoma
Premier League 2025/2026 season
This season in the Premier League, Kaoru Mitoma has scored 3 goals and 1 assist across 25 appearances (19 starts), totalling 1723 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Kaoru Mitoma has attempted 32 shots with 13 on target, a 41% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 4.06 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Kaoru Mitoma has created 25 chances including 4 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 28 successful dribbles from 63 attempts (44% success rate). Kaoru Mitoma has contributed 31 key passes and 46 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Kaoru Mitoma has registered 18 tackles (12 won), 9 interceptions, and 17 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 473 from 574 pass attempts, a 82% pass accuracy rate. Kaoru Mitoma has won 82 of 205 total duels.
Discipline
Kaoru Mitoma has received 5 yellow cards this season, committing 31 fouls and winning 21.
About Kaoru Mitoma
Kaoru Mitoma is a 29-year-old forward playing for Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League, representing Japan. Kaoru Mitoma is right-footed and wears the number 7 shirt. Born on 20 May 1997.
Most recent appearance
Kaoru Mitoma's most recent match was at home against Wolverhampton Wanderers on March 15th. Brighton won 3-0. Kaoru Mitoma played 58 minutes, registering 3 shots, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.45.
Recent matches
- March 15th3-0 winvsWolverhampton Wanderers(58 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.45)
- January 14th3-1 lossatNewcastle United(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.6)
- June 27th3-0 winvsChelsea(82 mins, rating 7.26)
- December 27th2-2 drawatTottenham Hotspur(55 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.07)
- July 16th0-2 winatBurnley(10 mins, rating 6.64)
Next fixture
Kaoru Mitoma and Brighton & Hove Albion are next in action on July 26th against Hull City in the Premier League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Hull City vs Brighton & Hove Albion match preview.
Teammates at Brighton & Hove Albion
Kaoru Mitoma currently plays alongside Pascal Groß, Jack Hinshelwood, Georginio Rutter, Luka Vuskovic, Ferdi Kadıoğlu, Femi Azeez, Yankuba Minteh, Kaoru Mitoma, Pascal Struijk, Jason Steele, Bart Verbruggen, Zadok Yohanna, Jaouen Hadjam, Promise David, Diego Gómez, Costinha, Yasin Ayari, Ibrahim Osman, Lewis Dunk, Michael Svoboda, T. McGill, Mats Wieffer, Matt O'Riley, E. Ferguson, Maxim De Cuyper, Malick Yalcouyé, Olivier Boscagli, Stefanos Tzimas, Charalampos Kostoulas and Chema Andrés at Brighton & Hove Albion.