Daichi Kamada
PalaceCM
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Aug 5, 1996 (29)
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6'0"
168 lb
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Nets opening goal
Kamada recorded one goal on one shot in Saturday's 4-0 win over Tunisia.
Analysis: Kamada would start the action early in Saturday's contest, as he wasted no time giving Japan the lead with a fourth-minute goal. This is now two goals in two games for the Japanese midfielder, only having taken two shots all torunament. He has also added two chances created in his two appearances, although an assist is yet to come.
Score game tying goal
Kamada scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Netherlands.
Analysis: Kamada was the hero for Japan on Saturday, delivering the game‑tying goal from a set piece to secure a 2-2 draw against group favorites Netherlands. It was his only shot on target, while he also contributed two crosses and took one corner. The goal was especially surprising given that the Crystal Palace midfielder went the entire Premier League season without scoring, marking his first goal in any competition since his time with Lazio in 2023/24. Kamada isn't likely to become a consistent scoring threat moving forward, but he remains a player to monitor on all set‑piece opportunities for Japan throughout the World Cup.
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