Kento Nishioka

Kento Nishioka (; born 14 July 2008) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Júbilo Iwata.

Club career As a youth player, Nishioka joined the youth academy of Júbilo Iwata. In 2025, he was promoted to the club's senior team.

International career Nishioka is a Japan youth international. During September 2025, he played for the Japan national under-17 football team at the 27th International Youth Soccer in Niigata.

Style of play Nishioka plays as a midfielder. English newspaper The Guardian wrote in 2025 that he is "a metronomic midfielder capable of playing as a No 6, 8 or 10, Nishioka offers incisive passing together with excellent close control and ball-retention skills".