Daiki Kaneko

Born in Tokyo, Kaneko played at Kanagawa University in 2017, playing as a defensive midfielder in the Inter-High School Championship. He joined Shonan Bellmare from the 2018 season. Kaneko made his professional debut in the J League Cup against Sagan Tosu. Kaneko scored his first league goal against V-Varen Nagasaki on 31 August 2018, scoring in the 61st minute. On 9 September 2018, Kaneko scored the equalizing goal against Cerezo Osaka in the J.League Cup, scoring in the 32nd minute. On 14 March 2019, he underwent surgery for a dislocated right peroneal tendon and would be out for around three months. On 25 December 2020, Kaneko was announced at Urawa Reds on a permanent transfer. He played 12 league matches during his time at the club. On 26 December 2021, Kaneko was announced at Kyoto Sanga on a one year loan deal. During his loan spell, he made 22 league appearances and scored one goal. On 20 December 2022, Kaneko was announced at Kyoto Sanga on a permanent transfer. During the 2023 season, he played in 26 league matches. On 26 December 2024, Kaneko was announced at Júbilo Iwata on a permanent transfer. He made over 20 league appearances during the season.

Kaneko is described as "fearless" and is talented at winning the ball.