Kota Mizunuma facts for kids
Mizunuma with Yokohama F. Marinos in 2023
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| Full name | Kota Mizunuma | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 22 February 1990 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Aoba-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan |
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| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Winger | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Current club | Newcastle Jets | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number | 18 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Youth career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1997–2001 | Azamino FC | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2002–2007 | Yokohama F. Marinos | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2008–2012 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 29 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2010–2011 | → Tochigi SC (loan) | 50 | (7) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2012 | → Sagan Tosu (loan) | 33 | (5) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2013–2015 | Sagan Tosu | 91 | (15) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2016–2017 | FC Tokyo | 17 | (1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2016 | → FC Tokyo U-23 (loan) | 9 | (3) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2017 | → Cerezo Osaka (loan) | 24 | (3) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2018–2019 | Cerezo Osaka | 58 | (8) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2020–2025 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 92 | (13) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2025– | Newcastle Jets | 1 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2005–2007 | Japan U-17 | 11 | (6) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2007–2008 | Japan U-19 | 11 | (4) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2009 | Japan U-20 | 3 | (1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2010 | Japan U-21 | 7 | (2) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2011–2012 | Japan U-23 | 2 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022– | Japan | 2 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Honours
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Kota Mizunuma (水沼 宏太, Mizunuma Kōta, born 22 February 1990) is a Japanese football player. He plays as a winger for Newcastle Jets and the Japan national team. His father, Takashi Mizunuma, was also a professional footballer.
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Football Journey
Kota Mizunuma started his football journey at a young age. He played for Azamino FC from 1997 to 2001. Then, he joined the youth team of Yokohama F. Marinos in 2002. He played there until 2007, learning and growing as a player.
Early Club Career
Kota Mizunuma began his professional career with Yokohama F. Marinos in 2008. He played for them until 2012. During this time, he also went on loan to other clubs.
- From 2010 to 2011, he played for Tochigi SC on loan. He scored 7 goals in 50 games for them.
- In 2012, he was loaned to Sagan Tosu. He scored 5 goals in 33 matches.
Moving to New Teams
After his loan period, Kota Mizunuma officially joined Sagan Tosu in 2013. He stayed there until 2015, playing 91 games and scoring 15 goals. This was a successful time for him.
In 2016, he moved to FC Tokyo. He played 17 games and scored 1 goal. He also played for FC Tokyo U-23 for a short time.
Time at Cerezo Osaka
In 2017, Kota Mizunuma joined Cerezo Osaka, first on loan and then permanently. He played for them until 2019. During his time there, he played 82 games and scored 11 goals. He also helped the team win some important trophies.
Return to Yokohama F. Marinos
In 2020, Kota Mizunuma made a big move back to his childhood club, Yokohama F. Marinos. He played for them until 2025. He was a key player, scoring 13 goals in 92 games. He helped them win the J1 League title in 2022.
Current Club
Currently, Kota Mizunuma plays for Newcastle Jets. He joined the Australian club in 2025.
Playing for Japan
Kota Mizunuma has represented Japan at many levels.
Youth National Teams
He played for the Japan U-17 national team from 2005 to 2007. He was even the captain for the 2007 FIFA U-17 World Cup. He played in all 3 matches as a right midfielder.
He also played for:
- Japan U-19 (2007–2008)
- Japan U-20 (2009)
- Japan U-21 (2010)
- Japan U-23 (2011–2012)
Senior National Team
Since 2022, Kota Mizunuma has also played for the senior Japan national team.
Achievements and Awards
Kota Mizunuma has won several important titles with his clubs and national teams.
Club Honours
- J1 League
- Yokohama F. Marinos: 2022
- J.League Cup
- Cerezo Osaka: 2017
- Emperor's Cup
- Cerezo Osaka: 2017
International Honours
- EAFF Championship
- Japan: 2022
- Asian Games
- Japan U-23: 2010 (Gold Medal)
- AFC U-17 Championship
- Japan U-17: 2006 (Gold Medal)
Individual Awards
- J.League Best XI: 2022
See also
- In Spanish: Kōta Mizunuma para niños
