Kaoru Mitoma currently has no registered agency. The player currently plays for Brighton & Hove Albion; the current market value is €22.00m. Contract expires on 30.06.2027 — 7 months left.
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Transfers & Contracts · 18 October 2026
Most Valuable Footballers Out of Contract in 2027: The 2026-27 Transfer AgendaPosition
Forward
Age
29
Height
1,78
Foot
Right
Kaoru Mitoma is a 29-year-old Left Winger from Japan. Kaoru Mitoma has played for Brighton & Hove Albion since 2022. The contract runs until June 2027. Current estimated market value: €22.00m. Kaoru Mitoma currently has no registered agency. 11 transfers on record; the highest fee was €3.00m for the 2021 move from Kawasaki Front. to Brighton. In the 2025/2026 Premier League season: 25 matches, 3 goals and 1 assists. Height 1.78 m, preferred foot: right.
Kaoru Mitoma currently has no registered agency.
Kaoru Mitoma currently plays for Brighton & Hove Albion as a Left Winger.
Kaoru Mitoma's market value is estimated at around €22.00m (2026 data).
Kaoru Mitoma holds Japan nationality.
Kaoru Mitoma is 29 years old.
Comparison of two independent sources
Current Value
€22.00m
Model Estimate
€16,8m
€15,1m – €18,5m
Goals
3 / xG 3.98
Assists
1 / xA 2.84
Shooting
32 / on target 13
Pass accuracy
82.4
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Scores on a 0–100 scale; data: Premier League 2025/2026.
Ranked #50 of 173 players in the same position
One-v-One CreatorRecent match scores
Mitoma (hamstring) is not expected to return before the November international break as Brighton continue taking a cautious approach to his recovery, according to coach Fabian Hurzeler, per The Argus. "Kaoru, we need to be a little bit more patient. I don't expect him to be back before the international break, but definitely after the International break."
Mitoma (hamstring) remains sidelined but could return to action before the next international break, according to coach Fabian Hurzeler, per BBC Sussex Sport. "Kaoru, I hope for before the international break."
Mitoma (hamstring) is nearing a return to action but is still not fit enough to play, according to manager Fabian Hurzeler, per Darren Howard of Sussex Express. "We have Kaoru getting closer. Not fit yet, but they're definitely getting closer, and hopefully we'll see them soon back in the squad."
Mitoma (hamstring) still needs time to re-adapt to regular workload as he works his way back into competitive action, having been mentioned by coach Fabian Hurzeler "After injuries like this, it's so important that there are no doubts anymore. The biggest belief is in your own body. That's why we need to give him time. He needs to understand, 'Okay, now nothing can happen anymore,' and then he can go fully. Then he will be quickly an option. I'm really trusting my medical team. They try to bring the player back as quick as possible," per Derren Howard of Sussex World.
Mitoma (hamstring) won't be back until after the international break, according to coach Fabian Hurzeler, per The Argus.
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Going direct with Kaoru Mitoma 🎯 🔵 @BHAFC
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Mitoma magic against Man City! 🤩💫
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🚨 Kaoru Mitoma under police investigation as woman hospitalised in car crash
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Happy birthday, Kaoru! 🎉 @Wayfair 🎂
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Kaoru Mitoma, World Cup 2022.
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Hurzeler's Leeds press conference | Mitoma update & Hinshelwood development
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