The Newcastle Jets are excited to announce the signing of Japanese Winger Kota Mizunuma for the remainder of the 2024/25 season with an option to extend for 2025/26.
The 34-year-old joins the Club from Yokohama F. Marinos in the J-League where he made 121 appearances, scoring 13 goals.
Mizunuma also played for J-League sides Sagan Tosu, FC Tokyo and Cerezo Osaka.
Mizunuma has also played for the Japanese National team, playing two times for the ‘Samurai Blue’.
Mizunuma has had success where he has played, winning the J-League Cup and Emperor’s Cup with Cerezo Osaka in 2017 as well as winning the J-League with Yokohama F. Marinos in 2022 whilst being named in the J-League Best XI for that season.
Mizunuma is excited to arrive into Newcastle and get to work.
“I can’t wait to meet all the fans, I will give my all for the team in every match. It is my aim to compete and grow together with this team. I am looking forward to seeing all the fans in the stadium.”
Head Coach Rob Stanton is happy to bring a player of Kota’s quality to the Club.
“Kota is a player who brings a wealth of experience and quality to our side. He’s very versatile in the final third and will add a unique style to our attack. His resume speaks for itself, and he is a winner. I’m so happy to bring him here to Newcastle.”
