Japanese midfielder Kaito Mizuta signs three-year deal with Le Havre
French Ligue 1 club Le Havre announced the signing of Japanese attacking midfielder Kaito Mizuta on July 7, 2026. The 26-year-old joins as a free agent from German third-division side Rot-Weiss Essen, where he recorded 9 goals and 12 assists last season. Mizuta, who can also play as a winger, signed a three-year contract and will wear number 17. He becomes the second Japanese player in Le Havre’s history, aiming to help the club secure top-flight survival.
Editorial summary awaiting refresh
Cross-source coverage
Wire timeline
Le Havre Signs Japanese Attacking Midfielder Kaito Mizuta from Rot-Weiss Essen
Ligue 1 club Le Havre has officially announced the signing of Japanese attacking midfielder Kaito Mizuta from German third-division side Rot-Weiss Essen. Mizuta, 26, plays as an attacking midfielder and winger. He attended Maebashi Ikuei High School, a renowned Japanese football school, before moving to Germany in 2019. His career began at fifth-division club Sportfreunde Siegen, followed by stints at Mainz II, Arminia Bielefeld, and Rot-Weiss Essen. Last season, he made 41 appearances for Rot-Weiss Essen in the German third division, scoring 9 goals and providing 12 assists. His current market value on Transfermarkt is €600,000. The transfer was confirmed via Le Havre's official website on July 7.
虎扑 - 足球Japanese midfielder Kaito Mizuta joins Le Havre on three-year deal
Japanese attacking midfielder Kaito Mizuta has signed a three-year contract with French Ligue 1 club Le Havre, becoming the second Japanese player in the club's history after Ayumu Seko. The 26-year-old, born in Tokyo, joins as a free agent after spending most of his career in Germany, most recently with Rot-Weiss Essen in the German third division. In the 2023-24 season, Mizuta recorded 9 goals and 12 assists but failed to secure promotion via playoffs. He is fluent in English and German, which is expected to aid his adaptation. Mizuta, who can play as an attacking midfielder or winger, will wear the number 17 shirt for Le Havre, the oldest club in France.
Foot - actualités, mercato, info & vidéo en continuJapanese midfielder Kaito Mizuta joins Le Havre on three-year deal
Japanese attacking midfielder Kaito Mizuta, 26, has signed a three-year contract with French Ligue 1 club Le Havre, becoming the second Japanese player in the club's history after Ayumu Seko. Mizuta, who can also play as a winger, arrives as a free agent after spending most of his career in Germany, most recently with Rot-Weiss Essen in the third division. During the 2024-25 season, he recorded 9 goals and 12 assists but failed to secure promotion via playoffs. Born in Tokyo, Mizuta is fluent in English and German, which is expected to aid his adaptation. He will wear the number 17 shirt for the Norman club, which is the oldest in French football.
Mercato 2025 : l'actu des transferts footJapanese Attacking Midfielder Kaito Mizuta Signs Three-Year Deal with Le Havre
Japanese attacking midfielder Kaito Mizuta, 26, has signed a three-year contract with French club Le Havre, becoming the second Japanese player in the club's history after Ayumu Seko. Mizuta, who can also play as a winger, spent most of his career in Germany, playing for SV 19 Straelen, Mainz's reserve team, Arminia Bielefeld, and Rot-Weiss Essen. He joined Le Havre as a free agent after a full season in the German third division, where he recorded 9 goals and 12 assists but failed to secure promotion via playoffs. Mizuta, who is fluent in English and German, will wear the number 17 shirt and is expected to adapt quickly as a playmaker. The signing is part of Le Havre's squad restructuring following the automatic extensions of Loïc Nego and Ally Samatta.
Mercato 2025 : l'actu des transferts footLe Havre Announces First Summer Signing: Kaito Mizuta
Le Havre Athletic Club officially announced on July 7, 2026, the signing of Japanese attacking midfielder Kaito Mizuta as their first summer transfer window acquisition. The 26-year-old has committed to a three-season contract and will wear the number 17 jersey. Mizuta spent the last seven years in Germany, playing for Arminia Bielefeld and Rot-Weiss Essen in the German third division. He now aims to make his debut in Ligue 1 and help Le Havre secure survival in the French top flight. The club described him as a hard-working player who enjoys delivering assists.
Foot Mercato : Info Transferts Football - Actu Foot Transfert