Tomoki Iwata
Birmingham City

Tomoki Iwata

Tomoki Iwata of Birmingham City was born in Oita, Japan on 7 April 1997 (age 28).

Tomoki Iwata
Tomoki Iwata · Photo: Vagelis Georgariou

Tomoki Iwata, born on 7th April 1997 in Japan, is a central defensive midfielder who graces the football pitch with Birmingham City. Standing at a steady 5ft 10in (1.78m) and with a weight of 12st 1lb (77kg), Iwata embodies the physicality typical of his role on the field. He is 28 years of age and is recognisable on the pitch, donning the number 24 jersey.

His market value is currently pegged at an approximate £1.3 million, information gleaned from Transfermarkt. According to the same source, he has about two years and two months remaining on his contract with Birmingham City, due to expire on 30th June 2027.

Iwata initially joined the ranks of Oita Trinita, a J2 League club in Japan in January 2015. During his tenure, he showed steady progress, with nine first team appearances in his debut season in 2017, and growing to score four goals in 27 appearances by the 2019 season. His performance peaked in 2020 when he scored twice in 30 matches.

January 2021 saw Iwata transferring from Oita Trinita to Yokohama F. Marinos, a J1 League club in Japan. Here he continued his strong performance, with 34 first team appearances in 2021 and two goals in 32 appearances in 2022.

Iwata's journey then took him to Scotland in January 2023, when he moved to Celtic on loan. His one and a half seasons at Celtic bore fruit in terms of experience and exposure, with 13 first team appearances in league matches in the 2022-2023 season, and 19 appearances with one goal in the 2023-2024 season.

His stay at Celtic was then made permanent in July 2023, a milestone in his career. He further cemented his status as a dependable midfielder with 13 league appearances in the 2022-2023 season, and 19 appearances with a goal in the following season.

August 2024 saw Iwata making the move to Birmingham City in the League One in England for a transfer fee of approximately £830k. His current season with Birmingham City in 2024-2025 has thus far been productive, with six goals in 38 first team appearances in league matches. He has also made noteworthy contributions in the FA Cup 2024-2025 and EFL Trophy 2024-2025, scoring a goal each in these competitions.

While at Celtic, Iwata proved to be an admirable figure on the pitch. He thrived under the pressure of the Scottish Premiership, a testament to his growth as a player from his days in Japan. The Celtic experience undoubtedly enriched his playing style and contributed significantly to his current standing in the football world.

This player profile is regularly updated with new stats and analysis throughout the season. Last updated 1 May 2025. Send feedback

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Cen Def Mid
Primary Position
Midfielder
Position
Tomoki Iwata
CDM
1.78m (5ft 10in)
Height
24
Squad Number
77kg (12st 1lb)
Weight
7 April 1997 (age 28)
Date of Birth
Oita
Birthplace
Japan 🇯🇵
Country of Birth
Birmingham City
Team
£1m (via Transfermarkt)
Market Value
30 June 2027 (2y 1m)
Contract Expires

Season stats

Team
Birmingham City
Birmingham City
League One 2024 - 2025
Games
40
Starting
38
Substitute
2
Unused
6
Utilisation
87%
Goals
6
Yellows
7
Reds
-
Team
Birmingham City
Birmingham City
FA Cup 2024 - 2025
Games
1
Starting
1
Substitute
-
Unused
1
Utilisation
50%
Goals
1
Yellows
-
Reds
-
Team
Birmingham City
Birmingham City
EFL Trophy 2024 - 2025
Games
5
Starting
4
Substitute
1
Unused
3
Utilisation
63%
Goals
1
Yellows
1
Reds
-

Career stats

Team
Birmingham City
Birmingham City
Season 2024 - 2025
Country
England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Games
40
Goals
6
Team
Celtic
Celtic
Season 2023 - 2024
Country
Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games
19
Goals
1
Team
Celtic
Celtic
Season 2022 - 2023
Country
Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games
13
Goals
-
Team
Yokohama F. Marinos
Yokohama F. Marinos
Season 2022
Country
Japan 🇯🇵
Games
32
Goals
2
Team
Yokohama F. Marinos
Yokohama F. Marinos
Season 2021
Country
Japan 🇯🇵
Games
34
Goals
-
Team
Oita Trinita
Oita Trinita
Season 2020
Country
Japan 🇯🇵
Games
30
Goals
2
Team
Oita Trinita
Oita Trinita
Season 2019
Country
Japan 🇯🇵
Games
27
Goals
4
Team
Oita Trinita
Oita Trinita
Season 2017
Country
Japan 🇯🇵
Games
9
Goals
-

Transfers

Team
Birmingham City
Birmingham City
30 August 2024
From
Celtic
Celtic
Type
Fee (£830k)
Team
Celtic
Celtic
13 July 2023
From
Yokohama F. Marinos
Yokohama F. Marinos
Type
Undisclosed
Team
Celtic
Celtic
1 January 2023
From
Yokohama F. Marinos
Yokohama F. Marinos
Type
Loan
Team
Yokohama F. Marinos
Yokohama F. Marinos
1 January 2021
From
Oita Trinita
Oita Trinita
Type
Undisclosed
Team
Oita Trinita
Oita Trinita
1 January 2015
Type
Signed

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