Kota Mizunuma


Kota Mizunuma is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a winger for Newcastle Jets.
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Club career

On 1 January 2018, Mizunuma scored the game winning goal in extra-time of the final of the Emperor's Cup, helping secure Cerezo Osaka their fourth national cup trophy.
He was included in the J1 League Best XI during the 2022 season as his club Yokohama F. Marinos won their fifth J1 title and seventh Japanese title overall.
On 21 January 2025, Mizunuma moved abroad for the first time in his career, signing for A-League Men side Newcastle Jets on an initial six-month deal.
Mizunuma scored as Newcastle Jets defeated Avondale 4–2 on 31 August 2025 to reach the final of the Australia Cup.

International career

In August 2007, Mizunuma was elected Japan U-17 national team for 2007 U-17 World Cup. He served as captain and played all 3 matches as right midfielder.
Mizunuma earned two caps for the Japan national team in 2022, both coming in the EAFF E-1 Football Championship which Japan won for a second time.

Personal life

His father, Takashi, was also a professional footballer who earned 32 caps for Japan.

Honours

Cerezo Osaka
Yokohama F. Marinos
Newcastle Jets
Japan U17
Japan U23
Japan
Individual