Hidemasa Morita, a Japanese footballer born on 10 May 1995, is currently on the books of Sporting CP where he takes on the role of a central midfielder. Standing at 5ft 9in (1.77m) and tipping the scales at 11st 9lb (74kg), Morita also holds the privilege of representing the national team of Japan in his football career.
Valued at around £11m, as quoted by Transfermarkt, Morita's contract with Sporting CP is set to run its course by 30 June 2026. Wearing the number 5 jersey, he plays an integral role within the Sporting CP midfield.
Before his transfer to Sporting CP, Morita plied his trade at Kawasaki Frontale within the J1 League in Japan. Joining the Japanese side in January 2018, Morita made a marked impact on the pitch in his debut season. He donned the Kawasaki Frontale colours 26 times in league matches the same year, followed by 32 appearances with an addition of one goal scored in 2020.
By January 2021, Morita made the move from the J1 League to the Portuguese Liga, signing with Santa Clara. His first season in Portugal saw him make 20 appearances in league play and find the back of the net twice. A consistent figure within the team, the following season had him clock in 28 appearances with one goal to his name.
The summer of 2022 saw Morita make yet another significant move in his career, transferring to Sporting CP for a fee of around £3.4m. Proving himself a vital asset to the team, Morita excelled in his new position, with his first season admitting 29 appearances and the scoring of six goals. As of the 2024 - 2025 season, Morita has already made 23 first team appearances, once again scoring two goals in league matches and is set to continue his run with Sporting CP in the 2025 - 2026 season.
Morita's football career has also been garnished with international representation, having participated in World Cup Qualifiers Asia 2024 - 2026 for Japan, with three goals in nine starts. His contributions have also extended to the Europa League 2023 - 2024 and Champions League 2024 - 2025 for Sporting CP and Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira 2024 - 2025 for Sporting CP.
