＜Player Profile＞
Player Name:
Kento Misao
Born:
April 16, 1996, Tokyo
Height/Weight:
181 cm, 73 kg
Position:
MF
Career:
Yokogawa Musashino FC Junior - Tokyo Verdy Junior - Tokyo Verdy Junior Youth - Tokyo Verdy Youth - Tokyo Verdy (2015) - Kashima Antlers (2016)
Match Statistics:
Domestic Competitions
| J1 | J2 | League Cup | Emperor's Cup | Championship | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| 2015 | Tokyo V | - | - | 39 | 0 | - | - | 2 | 0 | - | - |
| 2016 | Kashima | 4 | 0 | - | - | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | Kashima | 26 | 1 | - | - | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - | - |
| 2018 | Kashima | 26 | 0 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | - | - |
| 2019 | Kashima | 28 | 0 | - | - | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - | - |
| 2020 | Kashima | 30 | 1 | - | - | 2 | 0 | - | - | - | - |
| 2021 | Kashima | 34 | 0 | - | - | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - | - |
| 2022 | Kashima | 33 | 2 | - | - | 6 | 1 | 4 | 0 | - | - |
| Total | 181 | 4 | 39 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Season | Competition | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | AFC Champions League | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | AFC Champions League | 11 | 0 |
| 2019 | AFC Champions League | 8 | 0 |
| 2020 | AFC Champions League | 1 | 0 |
"I will be transferring to CD Santa Clara in Portugal. For seven years, since I became a member of Antlers at the age of 19, I've had many experiences that only a select few can have. There were more times of frustration and hardship than joy, but I believe I grew significantly as a player and as a person because of it.
When I observed 'Kashima Antlers' from the outside, it seemed as if winning titles was commonplace and effortless. However, I learned firsthand that what appears ordinary is not ordinary, and how difficult and challenging it is to win even one title.
It was truly a joy to play alongside so many great players here every day and to share the happiness of winning titles with all the amazing Antlers Family. In recent years, not being able to experience such joy with the family made my decision to transfer very difficult. Yet, when I considered not having regrets when I look back on my life, I decided to make the transfer. I am taking on a new challenge to succeed in Europe, which has been my dream since childhood, so that I can say, 'This decision was the right one.'
The tension, passion, atmosphere, unity, and clapping of the Kashima Stadium in the first leg of the 2018 ACL final at home are unforgettable. I was truly happy to play in that atmosphere.
I am truly grateful to the supporters who always backed me with passionate support and high standards.
I will do my best to deliver lots of good news. Thank you for reading to the end. Thank you for seven years."