is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a forward for club Kashiwa Reysol and the Japan national team.
Kakita came through the youth academy at Kashima Antlers and began his professional career there in 2016. He had loan spells at Zweigen Kanazawa in 2017, Tokushima Vortis in 2020 and Sagan Tosu in 2022 before joining Kashiwa Reysol in 2024. Kakita has earned 2 caps for the Japan national team.
Career Kashima Antlers
Kakita was promoted to the Kashima Antlers first team in 2016. He made his league debut against Nagoya Grampus on 13 July 2016. Kakita scored his first league goal against Albirex Niigata on 23 April 2023.
Loan to Zweigen Kanazawa
Kakita was announced at Zweigen Kanazawa. He made his league debut against Ehime on 26 February 2017. Kakita scored his first league goal against Montedio Yamagata on 11 August 2017, scoring in the 68th minute. On 14 December 2017, his loan was extended for another year. Kakita's loan was extended for another year on 12 December 2018.
Loan to Tokushima Vortis
Kakita made his league debut against Tokyo Verdy on 23 February 2020. He scored his first league goal against Ehime on 27 June 2020, scoring in the 16th minute.
On 16 December 2020, Kakita scored his 17th goal against Omiya Ardija, which helped promote Tokushima Vortis to the J1 League for the first time in 7 years.
Loan to Sagan Tosu
On 28 December 2021, Kakita was announced at Sagan Tosu. He made his league debut against Sanfrecce Hiroshima on 19 February 2022. Kakita scored his first league goal against Urawa Red Diamonds on 13 March 2022, scoring in the 71st minute.
Kashiwa Reysol
In July 2024, it was announced that Kakita would be transferring to Kashiwa Reysol. He made his league debut against Nagoya Grampus on 14 July 2024. Kakita scored his first league goal against Kawasaki Frontale on 20 July 2024, scoring in the 67th minute.
Club statistics Nippon Sports Kikaku Publishing inc./日本スポーツ企画出版社, "2017 J1&J2&J3選手名鑑 (NSK MOOK)", 8 February 2017, Japan, (p. 237 out of 289)Nippon Sports Kikaku Publishing inc./日本スポーツ企画出版社, "2016J1&J2&J3選手名鑑", 10 February 2016, Japan, (p. 47 out of 289)
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsKashima Antlers2016J1 League300020502023J1 League29411403452024J1 League40002060Total3641180455Zweigen Kanazawa (loan)2017J2 League32320–3432018J2 League38921–40102019J2 League35810–368Total10520510011021Tokushima Vortis (loan)2020J2 League4217200044172021J1 League3681020398Total782530208325Sagan Tosu (loan)2022J1 League2863130347Kashiwa Reysol2024J1 League13110001412025J1 League386108547112026J1 (100)71000071Total58820856813Career total3056314321534071
Honours Japan EAFF Championship: 2025
References
External links Profile at Kashima Antlers