Hidemasa Morita is a professional footballer known for his role as a defensive midfielder for both club and country.
He began his professional career with Kawasaki Frontale in 2018, where he won the J1 League title twice.
Morita made his international debut for Japan in 2018 and scored his first goal for the national team in a 14-0 win against Mongolia.
Biography
Early Career
Hidemasa Morita is a Japanese professional footballer born in Japan, who has made a significant impact in the world of football as a defensive midfielder. He began his professional career with Kawasaki Frontale in 2018, where he quickly established himself as a key player. Morita made his debut on February 10, 2018, in the Japanese Super Cup against Cerezo Osaka, and soon after, he secured a starting position in the league. His contributions helped Kawasaki Frontale clinch the J1 League title in both 2018 and 2020, and he was recognized as part of the J-League Best Eleven in 2020.
International Career
Morita's international journey began in 2018 when he was called up to the Japan national team, making his debut on September 11 against Costa Rica. Despite facing setbacks due to injuries, he continued to be a vital part of the national squad, scoring his first international goal in a 14-0 victory against Mongolia during the 2022 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifiers. His talent earned him a spot in the Japan squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
European Ventures
In January 2021, Morita took his talents to Europe, signing with C.D. Santa Clara in Portugal, where he made an immediate impact by scoring the winning goal in his debut match. He later joined Sporting CP in July 2022, where he continued to excel, making his Champions League debut and contributing to the team's success in the Primeira Liga. As of July 2026, Morita has signed with Hull City A.F.C., marking another exciting chapter in his career.
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Career & Clubs
Kawasaki Frontale
In 2018, Morita joined Kawasaki Frontale. On 10 February, he made his professional debut as a substitute in the Japanese Super Cup against Cerezo Osaka. On 14 April, he made his first start in the league match against Vegalta Sendai. After that, he managed to secure an active role in the team, and they would go on to win the J1 League title in 2018. In 2020, he was selected in the J-League Best Eleven, along with eight other Kawasaki players, as they went on to win the J1 League title again.
Santa Clara
On 8 January 2021, it was announced that Morita would sign for Portuguese club Santa Clara in the Primeira Liga. When he made his debut on 25 January, he netted his first goal for the club, scoring the winner in the 89th minute of a 2–1 victory over Rio Ave.
Sporting CP
On 1 July 2022, it was announced that he would join Sporting CP on a permanent transfer. He would go on to make his debut for the club against Braga on 7 August. On 7 September, he made his Champions League debut against Eintracht Frankfurt. On 30 September, he scored his first goal for the club in a win against Gil Vicente. Morita made his 150th appearance for the club on 4 March 2026, in a 1–0 home win against Porto in the first leg of the Portuguese Cup. On 15 May 2026, Morita announced he would not be renewing his contract with Sporting CP for the 2026–27 season.
Hull City
On 24 July 2026, Morita joined Hull City on a two-year contract with the club…
On 2 September 2018, Ryota Oshima and Hotaru Yamaguchi withdrew from the national team due to injury; Morita was called up to the Japan national team in their place for the first time in his first year as a professional. He made his national team debut on 11 September, coming on against Costa Rica, the first game under new coach Hajime Moriyasu. In January 2019, he was called up to the Japan national team for the AFC Asian Cup 2019, but withdrew due to injury. In March 2021, he was called up to the national team for the first time in just under two years; on 30 March, he scored his first goal for the national team in a 14–0 win against Mongolia in the 2022 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifiers. On 1 November 2022, Morita was named in the Japan squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
Club
As of match played 25 August 2026
International
As of match played 20 March 2025
As of match played 15 November 2024. Scores and results list Japan's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Morita goal.
- Club
- Kawasaki Frontale (2018–2020)
- Club
- C.D. Santa Clara (2021–2022)
- Club
- Japan men's national football team (2018–)
- Club
- Sporting CP (2022–2026)
- Club
- Hull City A.F.C. (2026–)
- National team
- Japan
Legacy
Kawasaki Frontale
J1 League: 2018, 2020 Emperor's Cup: 2020 J.League Cup: 2019 Japanese Super Cup: 2019 Sporting CP
Primeira Liga: 2023–24, 2024–25 Taça de Portugal: 2024–25 Individual
J.League Best XI: 2020
Clubs
- Japan men's national football team2018current
- Hull City A.F.C.2026current
- Kawasaki Frontale2018–2020
- C.D. Santa Clara2021–2022
- Sporting CP2022–2026
Played together with
Abdiel ArroyoC.D. Santa Clara · 2018–2019
Abdoulay DiabySporting CP · 2018
Abdoulaye FayeHull City A.F.C. · 2012–2014- Abdoulaye FayeHull City A.F.C. · 2012–2014
Abdul Fatawu IssahakSporting CP · 2022–2024
Abdülkadir ÖmürHull City A.F.C. · 2024
Abel FerreiraSporting CP · 2006–2011
Abel HernándezHull City A.F.C. · 2014–2018
Adama DiomandeHull City A.F.C. · 2015
Adrien SilvaSporting CP · 2007–2017
Ahmed ElmohamadyHull City A.F.C. · 2012–2013- Ahmed ElmohamadyHull City A.F.C. · 2013–2013
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Hidemasa Morita is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Premier League club Hull City and the Japan national team.
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