Wataru Kamijō ( ; born 17 April 2006) is a professional soccer player who plays as a defensive midfielder for A-League Men club Sydney FC. Born in Japan, he has represented Australia at under-17 and under-20 level.
Early life Kamijo was born on 17 April 2006 in Nagoya, Japan, to a Korean mother and a Japanese father. Growing up, he attended elementary school in South Korea for one year.
Club career
Sydney FC Kamijo was promoted to Sydney FC's first team in the 2023–24 A-League Men season. He made his debut for the club in a 4–1 win over Philippine side Kaya–Iloilo in Manila in the group stage of the AFC Champions League Two on 3 October 2024. At the end of the 2024–25 season Kamijo was named as the clubs U20 player of the year.
On 11 June 2025, Kamijo signed a four-year contract extension, keeping him with the Sky Blues until the end of the 2028–29 season.
Career statistics
ClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsSydney FC2024–25A-League Men800050001302025–2611020—00130Career total190205000260
Honours
Individual
Sydney FC Under 20 Player of the Year: 2025
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