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My Take
I'll be honest, Kento Misao is the kind of player I end up quietly respecting more than the headline guys. Born in 1996 and raised in Musashino, Tokyo, he reads to me like a midfield grinder rather than a goal-poaching showman — the type who lives in the middle of the park, snuffs out attacks, wins the ugly balls, and hands his teammates a clean platform to go forward. At 181cm there's some physical presence, but what I imagine I'd notice most is the unglamorous stuff: positioning, timing, that calm decision-making that maybe traces back to his Rikkyo Ikebukuro schooling. That contrast is exactly what makes him quietly cool to me — the player you only miss once he's gone.
Overview
Kento Misao is a Japanese professional footballer born on April 16, 1996, in Musashino, Tokyo. Standing 181 cm tall, he attended Rikkyo Ikebukuro Junior and Senior High School in Tokyo. He is active on Instagram and X (Twitter), where he posts under his own name.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kento Misao
- Name (Japanese)
- 三竿健斗
- Reading
- みさお けんと
- Born
- April 16, 1996 (age 30)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Rat
- Origin
- Musashino, Tokyo, Japan
- Height
- 181 cm
- Occupation
- Footballer
2. Background
- High school
- Rikkyo Ikebukuro Junior and Senior High School
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Kento Misao born?
Born April 16, 1996 (age 30).
Where is Kento Misao from?
Kento Misao is from Musashino, Tokyo, Japan.
What does Kento Misao do?
Kento Misao works as Footballer.
How tall is Kento Misao?
Kento Misao is 181 cm.