The midfielder scored Japan's third in the 3-2 victory over China PR in Friday’s final, taking his tally to six and underlining his status as one of the tournament’s most lethal attacking threats.
Kitahara opened his account with a brace in Japan’s 3-1 win over Qatar in the group stage, striking twice in the second half to seal all three points for his side. .....
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— #AsianCup2027 (@afcasiancup) May 22, 2026
🇯🇵 Maki Kitahara's excellent displays and goals lands him the MVP award 🏆#AFCU17 pic.twitter.com/37n97i4neA
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— #AsianCup2027 (@afcasiancup) May 22, 2026
Maki Kitahara finishes the tournament as the leading marksman with 6⃣ goals after a superb campaign for Japan 🇯🇵🔥#AFCU17 pic.twitter.com/oamR4SfXKN
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