Summary

Daichi Kamada (Japan), Midfielder, 50 caps, 13 international goals, model: 5.2% to score anytime at WC 2026

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Daichi Kamada

#18 Midfielder Crystal Palace FC (ENG) Japan

Daichi Kamada is a 30-year-old midfielder for Crystal Palace FC (ENG) and Japan. He has earned 50 caps and 13 international goals for Japan. Our model puts Japan's title chance at 1% with a 80% shot at clearing the group stage at World Cup 2026. Daichi has collected 5 career honours, making him one of the most decorated players at this tournament.

50 Caps

13 Goals

0 Season goals

0 Assists

6.84 Form rating

Age30Height1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)Weight168 lbsMarket value€10.2M

View next match prediction See Japan team page

Betting Relevance

Anytime scorer angle Moderate

High shots volume Average

Tournament form Steady

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Daichi Kamada · the model’s read

Daichi Kamada brings 50 caps and 13 international goals for Japan at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, lining up as a midfielder. At club level they play for Crystal Palace FC (ENG). That record is the base the model weighs alongside current form and the strength of the group.

The model rates Kamada's anytime-goalscoring probability at 5.2% at this tournament — a long shot read. That comes from an expected 0.06 goal contributions (xG + xA) over the projected minutes. Like every probability on the site, it is a long-run likelihood, not a guarantee that a goal arrives in any one match.

Daichi Kamada: World Cup 2026 Form

How Daichi has rated match-by-match at World Cup 2026.

7.0

Avg rating 1 game · WC 2026

7.0

Last match vs Sweden

7.0

vs Sweden

90 min

Daichi Kamada: Tournament Form vs Career Baseline

Per-90 output at World Cup 2026 (1 game) alongside the career baseline (47 matches on record), so you can read current form against the track record.

World Cup 2026 7.0

Career baseline 7.0

— Shotsper 90 min 1.05

— Shots on targetper 90 min 0.36

2 Key passesper 90 min 1.17

— Tacklesper 90 min 2.58

— Interceptionsper 90 min 0.81

11 Ball recoveriesper 90 min 4.95

88 Touchesper 90 min 63

At World Cup 2026, Daichi is rating 7.0 — in line with his 7.0 career baseline.

Japan Squad

Full squad

Daichi is part of a Japan squad heading to World Cup 2026 in Group F.

Yūto Nagatomo Defender 0.66 Tackles / 90

Junya Itō Midfielder 2.69 Key passes / 90

Ritsu Dōan Midfielder 1.25 Key passes / 90

Takefusa Kubo Midfielder 2.65 Key passes / 90

Takehiro Tomiyasu Defender 1 Tackles / 90

Ayase Ueda Forward 3.21 Shots / 90

Daichi Kamada: Career History

Club career, most recent first.

Lazio

2023 - 2024

St.Truiden

2018 - 2019

Ein Frankfurt

2017 - 2023

Sagan Tosu

2015 - 2017

Honours

The major titles and individual awards, grouped by competition.

5 TOTAL HONOURS

BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENTS

1× English FA Cup 2024-2025

1× German DFB-Pokal 2017-2018

1× UEFA Europa Conference League 2025-2026

HONOURS SNAPSHOT

0 League Titles

2 Cup Competitions

2 International

0 Individual Awards

Cup Competitions 2

1× English FA Cup
2024-2025
1× German DFB-Pokal
2017-2018

International 2

1× UEFA Europa Conference League
2025-2026
1× UEFA Europa League
2021-2022

Career Milestones

Key landmarks from Daichi's career.

2 LandmarksTop career moments

1 ClubsAcross top leagues

5 AchievementsMajor honours

UEFA Champions League Player Of The Match Ein Frankfurt ·

UEFA Champions League

Award

UEFA Europa League Player Of The Week Ein Frankfurt ·

UEFA Europa League

Award

Daichi Kamada: Quick Facts

#18Shirt number

30Age

1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)Height

168 lbsWeight

Iyo, Ehime, JapanBirthplace

Crystal Palace FC (ENG)Club

Part of the Japan squad at World Cup 2026

Japan team page

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Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Daichi Kamada play?

Daichi Kamada plays as a Midfielder for Crystal Palace FC (ENG). At World Cup 2026 they represent Japan.

How many caps does Daichi Kamada have?

Daichi Kamada has 50 international caps for Japan, with 13 international goals.

What trophies has Daichi Kamada won?

Daichi Kamada has won 5 career honours. Notable titles include English FA Cup (x1), German DFB-Pokal (x1), UEFA Europa Conference League (x1).

What is Japan's chance of winning World Cup 2026?

Our model puts Japan at 1% to win World Cup 2026 and 80% to advance from the group stage.

Which group is Japan in at World Cup 2026?

Japan are in Group F at World Cup 2026, facing Netherlands, Tunisia, Sweden.