Kanya Fujimoto

is a Japanese footballer who plays as a central midfielder or attacking midfielder for Birmingham City of the EFL Championship.

Early life Kanya was born in Yamanashi.

Career

Tokyo Verdy

After being raised on Tokyo Verdy youth ranks, Fujimoto was promoted to the top team in October 2017. He debuted in a J2 League game in the opening match of the 2018 season against JEF United Chiba. He scored his first goal for the club against Fagiano Okayama on 27 June 2018, scoring in the 20th minute.

Gil Vicente

In May 2020, Portuguese newspaper A Bola reported advanced talks for a move to Gil Vicente for the 2020-21 season, in a one-year loan with an option to buy his contract. The move was confirmed on 5 August 2020, as he signed for the Portuguese club on loan with an option for them to buy out his contract. He made his debut for Gil against Santa Clara on 3 October 2020. He scored his first goal for the club against Sporting CP on 9 February 2021, scoring in the 36th minute.

Birmingham City On 6 July 2025, Fujimoto joined Championship club Birmingham City on a three-year deal. On 26 August 2025, he made his debut for the Blues, being substituted off at half-time in a 1–0 EFL Cup defeat to Port Vale.

Career statistics

Honours Individual Primeira Liga Midfielder of the Month: September/October 2024,