Japanese-born Tomoki Iwata, born 7 April 1997, is a seasoned midfielder renowned for his central defensive prowess. Currently plying his trade with England's Birmingham City, Iwata stands 5ft 10in (1.78m) tall and weighs 12st 1lb (77kg). He sports the number 24 jersey.
At present, according to Transfermarkt, Iwata's market value is approximately £1m. He remains under contract with Birmingham City until 30 June 2027, with a remaining tenure of 2 years and 9 months.
Iwata's professional journey began in January 2015 when he joined Oita Trinita in Japan's J2 League. During his initial 2017 season, he made nine appearances for the first team in league matches. This number steadily increased over the following seasons, as he made 27 and 30 appearances in the 2019 and 2020 seasons respectively, scoring a total of six goals.
In January 2021, Iwata transferred from Oita Trinita to Yokohama F. Marinos in the J1 League. Again, he remained a consistent player, making 34 and 32 appearances in the 2021 and 2022 seasons, and contributing two goals for his team.
January 2023 saw a significant leap in Iwata's career as he transferred to Celtic in Scotland. During his loan spell, he made 13 appearances in the 2022 - 2023 season and improved his tally to 19 appearances in the following season scoring one goal. His performances impressed Celtic enough to secure a full transfer in July 2023 from Yokohama F. Marinos. During his time at Celtic, he made a total of 32 appearances in league matches and netted a solitary goal.
In August 2024, Birmingham City in England secured Iwata's talents with a transfer fee of around £830k. He's since made five first team appearances and scored two goals in the current 2024 - 2025 season. Iwata also featured in the EFL Trophy 2024 - 2025 for Birmingham City, where he scored a goal over two starts.
