18 Daichi Kamada
Daichi Kamada, 1996-08-05, Midfielder for Japan, plays for Crystal Palace. 30 international caps, 3 goals. Part of Japan's 2026 World Cup Group F squad.
Biography
Crystal Palace midfielder and one of Japan's key creative players. Currently plying his trade at Crystal Palace, an industrious midfielder, Daichi Kamada excels at dictating tempo and linking defense to attack, acting as the creative engine for Japan. Has earned 30 international caps, scoring 3 goals. Set to compete with Japan at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 7 previous tournament appearances.
Career Timeline
In July 2024, Kamada joined Premier League side Crystal Palace, and he helped the club win the FA Cup in his first season.
A former Japan youth international, Kamada made his senior debut in 2019, and was part of his country's squad at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
During his six years at the club, Kamada won the DFB-Pokal in the 2017–18 season and the UEFA Europa League in 2021–22, while he was loaned to Belgian club Sint-Truiden in the 2018–19 season.