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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Explosive burst from standstill and when cutting inside. (conf 0.6)
Fast with the ball and over distance down the left. (conf 0.55)
Outstanding balance and change of direction in tight spaces. (conf 0.65)
Good engine, though injuries have limited his minutes. (conf 0.55)
Control
Excellent close control receiving on the left side. (conf 0.6)
Elite dribbler who beats Premier League defenders regularly. (conf 0.7)
Slight build, shields the ball by moving rather than strength. (conf 0.5)
Strikes the ball cleanly with his right foot from distance. (conf 0.55)
Distribution
Good link-up passer when combining with the full-back. (conf 0.55)
Seldom asked to play longer passes from a wide-left role. (conf 0.45)
Dangerous cut-backs and crosses from the left. (conf 0.55)
Spots gaps and combines well with team-mates. (conf 0.55)
Chance threat
Reached ten league goals in 2024-25, a solid finisher. (conf 0.55)
Mostly sensible in shooting, sometimes forces it. (conf 0.5)
Smart runs in behind and between full-back and centre-back. (conf 0.55)
No major dead-ball role or long-range free-kick threat. (conf 0.4)
Duels
Small and light, rarely wins aerial duels in either box. (conf 0.5)
Wins his share of duels on pace and agility. (conf 0.5)
Defense
Presses from the left within the team's structure. (conf 0.5)
Defensive contribution is modest, mainly through his pressing. (conf 0.45)
Tracks back adequately in wide midfield. (conf 0.45)
Mental
Calm on the ball in tight areas under pressure. (conf 0.55)
Good decisions in the final third when attacking inside. (conf 0.55)
Consistent running effort in a wide role. (conf 0.55)
Resilience
Back injury in 2024 and a hamstring problem before the 2026 World Cup. (conf 0.55)
Outlook
At 29, little headroom beyond his current level. (conf 0.4)
Japan international and Premier League winger with a strong reputation. (conf 0.55)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Kaoru Mitoma is a Japanese left-sided wide midfielder who plays as a winger or wide midfielder, best known for his dribbling, pace and close control. He studied at the University of Tsukuba before turning professional with Kawasaki Frontale, then joined Brighton & Hove Albion in 2021 after a loan at Union SG in Belgium. He is a regular for Japan, though injuries, including a back problem in 2024 and a hamstring issue before the 2026 World Cup, have interrupted his recent seasons.
Wrote his university thesis on dribbling at the University of Tsukuba.
Became the first Japanese player to win the Premier League Goal of the Month award, in August 2023.