2025, JANUARY 20 – Brighton & Hove Albion FC‘s Samurai Blue winger Kaoru Mitoma has become the all-time leading scorer among Japanese players in the Premier League, netting his 15th goal in a thrilling 3-1 victory over Manchester United FC at Old Trafford.
Mitoma’s stunning performance not only marked his second consecutive match with a goal, but also saw him surpass Shinji Okazaki‘s long-standing record of 14 goals for Leicester City FC.
With five goals already this season, Mitoma continues to shine as a key figure for Brighton, solidifying his place as one of Japan’s finest exports in English football.