Kento Misao


Kento Misao is a Japanese footballer who plays for Kashima Antlers.

Club career

Converted to a center midfielder during his times in Tokyo Verdy's youth ranks, After a short trial, he was fully promoted to first team of Verdy in 2015.
In January 2016, Misao signed for Kashima Antlers.
He was chosen as one of the candidates for award 2018 Asian Footballer of the Year.

National team career

In October 2013, Misao was elected Japan U-17 national team for 2013 U-17 World Cup. He played 2 matches.
In May 2018 he was named in Japan’s preliminary squad for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. However, he did not make the final 23.

Statistics career

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1Includes J. League Championship, FIFA Club World Cup and Japanese Super Cup.

National team

Personal life

His elder brother Yuto is also a professional footballer currently playing for Antlers.