Daichi Kamada: The Japanese playmaker targeted by top teams

• Daichi Kamada is one of the players who will be making headlines this summer transfer window. 
• Some of the clubs interested in Kamada are Liverpool, Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain, Borussia Dortmund and Tottenham Hotspur. 
• Kamada is 26 years old and plays as an attacking midfielder. 

Daichi Kamada is a Japanese attacking midfielder who plays for Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga. Several teams are keeping tabs on Daichi Kamada, and now is the right time to read his biography. 

According to reports, Daichi Kamada is on the radar of several top European clubs. The Japan international is out of contract in the summer, and clubs like Manchester City, Borussia Dortmund, Paris Saint-Germain, Tottenham Hotspur, and Liverpool are all competing for his services.

Daichi Kamada. Photo/ 90min.

According to GiveMeSport, Everton are also interested in the 26-year-old but Newcastle United could make a ‘real statement signing’ by luring him to St James’ Park this summer. 

As we wait to see where Daichi Kamada will land in the summer, let’s have an in-depth look at his biography. 

Daichi Kamada Biography 

Full Name                                                               Daichi Kamada 

Date of Birth                                                          August 5, 1996 

Age                                                                          26

Place of Birth                                                         Ehime, Japan

Height                                                                     1.84 m  (6 ft 0 in) 

Nationality                                                             Japanese 

Marital Status                                                        Married

Early Life

Daichi Kamada biography states that he was born on August 5, 1996, in Ehime, Japan. The son of a former footballer, Daichi began playing football at Kids FC (now FC Zebra Kids). He was in sixth grade when he helped his team win TV Ehime Cup Ehime Prefectural Youth Soccer Championship U-12. 

Kamada joined Gamba Osaka when he was in junior high school. Unfortunately, injuries got the better part of him and he was released. He began playing school football at Higashiyama High School. Kamada, who plays as an attacking midfielder, scored 22 goals in 18 appearances during the 2013 season. 

Following his graduation from high school, Daichi Kamada attracted interest from at least five J. League clubs. 

Career 

Now into the heart of his biography, Daichi Kamada began his professional football career at Sagan Tosu. The Japanese club announced him as their new signing for the 2015 season. He was given the number 24 shirt before being sent on loan to J.League U-22. 

Daichi Kamada made two appearances for the side before making his debut for Sagan Tosu in a match against Albirex Niigata. He came on in the 75th minute as his side suffered a 1-0 loss. 

After two seasons with Sagan Tosu, Kamada secured a transfer to Eintracht Frankfurt. The Bundesliga side signed him in June 2017 for a reported fee of 2.5 million pounds. He made his debut for Eintracht Frankfurt in a 3-0 DFB-Pokal victory against TuS Erndtebruck. 

The Japanese midfielder struggled for a position in Frankfurt’s first team afterwards and was loaned to Sint-Truiden in September 2018. He quickly made an impact on the club and was one of their best players. By the time he returned to Bundesliga, Kamada had scored 15 goals in 34 appearances. 

Since the beginning of the 2019-20 season, Kamada has been a crucial player for Eintracht Frankfurt. He scored against Tottenham Hotspur, Marseille and Sporting CP in this season’s UEFA Champions League to help his side reach the knockout stage.

Daichi Kamada biography. Photo/ SPORT.

Daichi Kamada’s impressive performance has attracted several top European teams who want to sign him this summer. The attacking midfielder has so far scored 18 goals in over 100 league games for Eintracht Frankfurt. 

Personal Life 

Daichi Kamada is the son of former Japanese footballer Fukushige. His younger brother, Hiromu Kamada, is also a professional footballer. 

Daichi gives credit to his teammate Makoto Hasebe for helping him adapt in Germany. He spends his free time reading Manga and learning Germany. 

Kamada is married to a woman he has been dating for a long time. His wife gave birth to their first child in October 2018. The footballer and his family reside in Frankfurt. 

FAQs 

Who is Daichi Kamada?

Daichi Kamada is a professional football player who plays for Eintracht Frankfurt and the Japan national team. 

How old is Daichi Kamada? 

26. 

Is Daichi Kamada married? 

Daichi Kamada announced in May 2017 that he had married his long-term girlfriend. 

What is Daichi Kamada’s net worth? 

According to Surprise Sports, Daichi Kamada has an estimated net worth of $4 million. 

What is Daichi Kamada’s nationality? 

Daichi Kamada is Japanese.