Japanese soccer player Kaoru Mitoma is making waves in the Premier League, one of the world’s top soccer leagues.
Mitoma joined Premier League team Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. in August 2021 but was sent on loan to Union City that season. The 25-year-old made his debut for Brighton on August 13, 2022, entering the game in the 75th minute. A few months later, he scored his first goal for Brighton on November 5 during the team’s dramatic comeback win over Wolves.
The Premier League 2022/23 took a break for the World cup during the end of November and most of December. Since the season has resumed post-World Cup Mitoma has been on fire for Brighton. He has scored 5 goals in his last 6 premier league matches, including a dramatic, last-minute winner against Bournemouth.
Mitoma has been praised by pundits for his skillful dribbling.
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