Already the goal of the year in the Premier League?

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By: Manu Tournoux

Already the goal of the year in the Premier League?

The phenomenal Kaoru Mitoma scored an exceptional goal for Brighton as he punched through Wolverhampton’s defense on Saturday in the Premier League.

Kaoru Mitoma never ceases to amaze the world of football. The Japanese winger, a fantastic dribbler, exploded into broad daylight last season in the Brighton jersey. The team managed by Roberto De Zerbi became the Premier League’s huge surprise, to deliver the first-ever European Cup qualification in the club’s history.

The 26-year-old was very strong on Matchday 2 of the Premier League and a Seagulls meeting at Wolverhampton. Starting from the left side at full speed, Mitoma escaped three opposing players and obliterated a last Wolves defender to finish all in lucidity. A goal as crazy as Son Heung-Min’s solitary raid in December 2019.

Mitoma, recruited two years ago for 3 million euros in Japan then loaned a season in Belgium (to Union Saint-Gilloise), scored 7 goals and gave 5 assists last season in 33 league matches. The arrival of De Zerbi, after the departure of Graham Potter for Chelsea, changed everything for the Blue Samurai.

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.

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