Kenta Kano facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Kenta Kano | ||
| Date of birth | 2 May 1986 | ||
| Place of birth | Shizuoka, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Attacking midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2002–2004 | Shizuoka Gakuen High School | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2005–2012 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 107 | (9) |
| 2013–2015 | Kashiwa Reysol | 34 | (3) |
| 2016–2017 | Kawasaki Frontale | 7 | (1) |
| 2018–2019 | Tokushima Vortis | 29 | (1) |
| Total | 177 | (14) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Kenta Kano (born May 2, 1986) is a Japanese former professional footballer. He played as an attacking midfielder, which is a player who helps both with scoring goals and defending.
Kano started his football journey in high school. He then joined several top Japanese clubs during his career. He was known for his skills in the midfield.
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Early Career and First Steps
Kenta Kano was born in Shizuoka, Japan. He played football for Shizuoka Gakuen High School from 2002 to 2004. This was where he developed his skills as a young player.
Joining the J-League
Kano began his professional career in 2005. He joined Yokohama F. Marinos, a well-known team in the J1 League. This is Japan's top football league.
His very first game in the J-League was on April 24, 2005. It was a match between Yokohama F. Marinos and Omiya Ardija. The game took place at Nissan Stadium.
First Goal in the J-League
Kenta Kano scored his first J-League goal on April 15, 2006. This happened in a game where Yokohama F. Marinos played against Gamba Osaka. It was an exciting match with many goals.
Playing for Different Clubs
Kenta Kano played for several teams during his career. Each team helped him grow as a player.
Yokohama F. Marinos (2005–2012)
Kano spent many years with Yokohama F. Marinos. He played over 100 games for the club. He scored 9 goals during his time there. This was a significant part of his career.
Kashiwa Reysol (2013–2015)
After Yokohama, Kano moved to Kashiwa Reysol in 2013. He continued to play as an attacking midfielder. He played 34 games and scored 3 goals for this team.
Kawasaki Frontale (2016–2017)
In 2016, Kenta Kano joined Kawasaki Frontale. He played for two seasons with this club. He made 7 appearances and scored 1 goal.
Tokushima Vortis (2018–2019)
His last professional club was Tokushima Vortis. He joined them in 2018. This team played in the J2 League, which is the second division in Japan. He played 29 games and scored 1 goal before retiring.
Career Summary
Kenta Kano played a total of 177 games in his professional career. He scored 14 goals across all the clubs he played for. He was a dedicated player who contributed to his teams for many years.
See also
In Spanish: Kenta Kanō para niños
