Kaoru Mitoma

Kaoru Mitoma contract and transfer fees

Kaoru Mitoma's contract with Brighton & Hove Albion runs until 30 June 2027 (7 months left). He is out of contract next summer, and from 1 January 2027 he can agree a pre-contract with a club outside England.

Kaoru Mitoma has moved for €3m in disclosed transfer fees since 2015 (1 paid transfer). The biggest: €3m, Kawasaki Frontale to Brighton & Hove Albion, Aug 2021.

Brighton & Hove Albion paid €3m for Kaoru Mitoma in August 2021. His value is now €14m, €11m above the fee. That is €22k per appearance across his 135 for them so far.

Kaoru Mitoma transfer history and what each club made

• Kawasaki Frontale · sold to Brighton & Hove Albion for €3m (Aug 2021)
• Brighton & Hove Albion · signed from Kawasaki Frontale for €3m (Aug 2021) · current club

Kaoru Mitoma injury record and availability

Kaoru Mitoma has no injury or suspension on record as of 10 Nov 2026.

Since 2022, Kaoru Mitoma has had 10 injury spells: 487 days out and 38 games missed. Most frequent: ankle injury (2 times). Longest: hamstring injury, 180 days (May 2026).

• 2026/27: no injury recorded
• 2025/26: 4 spells, 256 days out, 10 games missed
• 2024/25: 2 spells, 18 days out, 2 games missed

Brighton & Hove Albion injury list

Kaoru Mitoma international career: Japan caps

Kaoru Mitoma has 31 senior caps for Japan and 9 international goals.

Last 12 months: 2 caps, 1 start, 116 minutes in 2 matchday squads. Last in the squad on 1 Apr 2026.