Kaoru Mitoma has been on the rise recently.

Brighton won 3-0 against Chelsea in the 25th round of the 2024-25 Premier League. Brighton won 2-1 against Chelsea in the 4th round of the 2024-25 FA Cup held on the 9th, and then won the rematch against Chelsea at the same venue less than a week later. Mitoma scored the winning goal in the 25th round of the Premier League following the winning goal in the 4th round of the FA Cup against Chelsea, leading Brighton to victory. With the victory against Chelsea, Brighton now ranks 10th in the league with a record of 9 wins, 10 draws, and 6 losses (37 points).

In the match against Chelsea, Brighton scored the first goal in the 27th minute of the first half through Mitoma. Mitoma received a long kick from goalkeeper Verbruggen and ran into Chelsea's camp with a sensational touch, and then shook the Chelsea goal with a right-footed shot from the front of the penalty area. Chelsea defender Chalobah actively marked Mitoma, but Mitoma succeeded in scoring with a sensational touch and high-level finishing.

After that, Brighton widened the score with Minte's additional goal in the 38th minute of the first half. Minte received a pass from teammate Welbeck in front of the goal and scored with a left-footed shot. Brighton, who finished the first half ahead, sealed the victory with Minte's multi-goal in the 18th minute of the second half. Minte penetrated the right side of the penalty area with a 2-on-1 pass from Welbeck and shook the Chelsea goal with a left-footed shot, and the game ended with a complete victory for Brighton.

The BBC of England selected and introduced the 25th round of the 2024-25 season Premier League on the 17th, and included Brighton wingers Mitoma and Minthe, who performed well against Chelsea, in the Best 11 together.

Deeney, who selects the BBC's Premier League Weekly Best 11, said, "Mitoma showed the best touch of the ball I've ever seen and was included in the Best 11. That's all. It doesn't matter if there are other wingers that fans want to include in the Best 11. Mitoma deserves to be included in the Weekly Best 11 just for the touch of the ball he showed. It was an unbelievable touch of the ball and the composure to finish was great."