Daichi Kamada

JPN

• #15 • Center Midfielder

Daichi Kamada

JPN

• #15 • Center Midfielder

Club

Palace

League

Premier League

Position (Secondary)

CM (LW)

Role

Creative Playmaker

Birthdate (Age)

Aug 5, 1996 (30)

Preferred Foot

Right

Height

6'0"

Weight

168 lb

National Team

Japan

Ranking

World Cup

2026 All matches

Overall grade

61.9

468/974

Impact score

7.4

46/974

Midfielder rank

46th

46/253

All rank

162nd

162/974

Grades

Key Grades

2026 World Cup

Overall

119th/253 MID

61.8

Passing

170th/253 MID

63.1

Fifty Fifty Duel

197th/220 MID

54.7

Shooting

129th/182 MID

57.4

Tackling

122nd/233 MID

62.3

Ball Carrying

66th/201 MID

68.4

Overall Grades by game

2026 World Cup

Metrics

Key Metrics

2026 World Cup

Appearances

363

Minutes

Goals

Assists

Upcoming matches

Aug 22, 2:00pm UTC

Everton

Palace

Hill Dickinson Stadium

News

Jul 7, 2026

Contract expires at Palace

Kamada became a free agent after his contract with Crystal Palace expired and was not renewed.

Analysis: Kamada leaves Crystal Palace after two seasons in England, having established himself as a regular contributor in midfield. The Japan international made 28 Premier League appearances during the 2025-26 campaign, including 22 starts, and finished his spell at the club with 62 appearances in the competition overall. At 29 years old, he brings a wealth of experience from top European leagues, having previously featured for Lazio and enjoyed successful spells in Germany. Kamada's versatility, technical quality and ability to operate in multiple midfield roles should make him an attractive option for clubs seeking an experienced playmaker ahead of the new season.

Jun 29, 2026

Minimal impact in loss Monday

Kamada registered one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Monday's 2-1 loss versus Brazil. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 45th minute.

Analysis: Kamada had been one of Japan's most influential players in the group stage, scoring twice and creating four chances, but he was a non-factor in this contest. Kamada started all four games before this Round of 32 exit and was a creative hub, but his efforts weren't enough to prevent Brazil's comeback.