Active in J1 League

Kento Misao

Midfielder #6
Age 29 years
Nationality Japan
Market Value €1M

Career

No transfer history

Kento Misao operates as Kashima Antlers' Gold-tier Engine. Having returned from a European spell that included stops at Santa Clara and OH Leuven, the 30-year-old midfielder has established himself as the undisputed heartbeat of his squad.

Our verdict points to a player hitting top form. With eight appearances and 647 minutes under his belt, his relentless work rate is undeniable. A high Defense rating tells the story of his campaign, fully validated by his status as a certified INTERCEPTOR who brilliantly reads the flow of the match. Chipping in with a vital goal, he is firmly on an upward trajectory, controlling the midfield battles week in and week out.

The financial indicators reflect his impressive performances, with his market value sitting at a rising €1M. As the crunch matches approach, his blend of tactical intelligence and unwavering consistency stands out as a crucial asset for the club.

Player Rating

Kento Misao
23
Rating
25
slump
Form
⚡ Skills 22
🎯 Clutch 33
🎨 Style 60
📊 Ability 38
💰 Fair Value
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Midfielder

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

Scout Report

Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.

Kento Misao is a above average INTERCEPTOR for Kashima. Evidence: 1.7 Interceptions/90.

Player DNA

Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.

A specialist who excels in Defense (80/100) but has room to grow in Passing.

Physical profile: Tall For Position, Physically Strong.

Kento Misao Traits

Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.

vs Midfielders

Height 90%
Weight 87%
Experience 72%

vs J1 League

Height 63%
Weight 57%
Experience 69%

Traits

TOWER

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 28 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 69 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 80 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 48 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 18 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 28
Shooting 69
Defense 80
Workrate 48
Passing 18
Key Strength 80 Defense
Area to Watch 18 Passing

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Kento Misao this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
May 17, 2026 JEF United Chiba 0-2 Kashima J1 League 90' 6.6 - - 68 Fukuda Denshi Arena
May 10, 2026 Yokohama F. Marinos 1-1 Kashima J1 League 31' 6.9 - - 74 Nissan Stadium
May 06, 2026 Kashima 3-0 Mito Hollyhock J1 League 96' 6.9 - - 46 Mercari Stadium
Apr 29, 2026 Tokyo Verdy 2-1 Kashima J1 League 70' 6.0 - 0 68 Ajinomoto Stadium
Apr 24, 2026 Kashiwa Reysol 0-1 Kashima J1 League 90' 7.3 - 0 49 Sankyo Frontier Kashiwa Stadium
Apr 18, 2026 Kashima 1-0 Urawa J1 League 95' 7.6 0 0 47 Mercari Stadium
Apr 12, 2026 Kawasaki Frontale 0-2 Kashima J1 League 95' 7.3 0 0 49 Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium
Apr 04, 2026 Mito Hollyhock 1-1 Kashima J1 League 85' 6.9 - 0 64 Best Denki Stadium
Mar 22, 2026 Kashima 2-1 JEF United Chiba J1 League 79' 7.2 0 0 46 Mercari Stadium
Mar 18, 2026 Machida Zelvia 0-3 Kashima J1 League 90' 8.0 1 0 42 National Olympic Stadium
Mar 14, 2026 Kashima 1-0 Kawasaki Frontale J1 League 84' 7.3 0 0 20 Mercari Stadium
Mar 07, 2026 Kashima 2-0 Tokyo Verdy J1 League 90' 6.6 0 0 40 Mercari Stadium
Feb 28, 2026 Urawa 2-3 Kashima J1 League 88' 6.5 0 0 93 Saitama Stadium
Feb 21, 2026 Kashima 2-0 Kashiwa Reysol J1 League 90' 7.9 0 0 23 Mercari Stadium
Feb 07, 2026 FC Tokyo 1-1 Kashima J1 League 41' 6.0 - 0 45 Ajinomoto Stadium

Player Market Value

Track Kento Misao's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €700K
Peak Value €1.8M (Q4'19)
€1.8M €900K €0
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